WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cincinnati
January
$475highestFebruary
$271March
$170April
$166May
$163lowestJune
$171July
$212August
$174September
$164October
$177November
$203December
$287Carbon Emissions
1,321 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,265 kWh
Cincinnati's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Cincinnati's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Nuclear provides 12% of the energy in Cincinnati. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Cincinnati. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Cincinnati. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Cincinnati.
59%
Natural Gas
23%
Coal
12%
Nuclear
3%
Wind
2%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
633 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,405
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cincinnati can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Cincinnati. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Duke Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| OPTIONAL TIME-OF-DAY RATE FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | TOU | 7¢ to 44¢ |
| OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICE WITH ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING | Fixed | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 12¢ to 16¢ |
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