What is the average electricity rate in West Lafayette, Ohio?

The average residential electricity rate in West Lafayette is approximately 18.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $125 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in West Lafayette?

Natural gas customers in West Lafayette pay an average of $90 per month. The rate is approximately $1.32/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves West Lafayette, Ohio?

Electricity in West Lafayette is distributed by AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves West Lafayette?

West Lafayette natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do West Lafayette electricity rates compare to Ohio averages?

West Lafayette's electricity rate of 18.54¢/kWh is below the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in West Lafayette?

To start electric service in West Lafayette, contact AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

West Lafayette, Ohio Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in West Lafayette, Ohio

West Lafayette residents in Ohio receive electric service through AEP Ohio and natural gas distribution from Dominion Energy Ohio. Ohio's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified West Lafayette households.

Compared to the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh/kWh, West Lafayette's electricity rate of 18.54¢/kWh is 0.98¢ below the Ohio average. As Ohio is a deregulated market, West Lafayette residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in West Lafayette

AEP Ohio
FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company)
Duke Energy Ohio
AES Ohio

Natural Gas Utility in West Lafayette

Dominion Energy Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio

West Lafayette vs Ohio Energy Rates

Metric	West Lafayette	Ohio Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	18.54¢	19.52¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.32	$1.29	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$125	$132	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$90	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for West Lafayette Residents

As a Ohio city, West Lafayette residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Ohio HEAP
✅ Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
✅ Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
✅ Ohio Energy Efficiency Resource Standard

Energy-Saving Tips for West Lafayette Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in West Lafayette, Ohio

The average residential electricity rate in West Lafayette is approximately 18.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $125 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in West Lafayette pay an average of $90 per month. The rate is approximately $1.32/therm per therm.
Electricity in West Lafayette is distributed by AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
West Lafayette natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
West Lafayette's electricity rate of 18.54¢/kWh is below the Ohio state average of 19.52¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in West Lafayette, contact AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy (Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, The Illuminating Company). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.