WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Cleveland

Ohio

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The State of Electricity in Cleveland

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cleveland

Average monthly bill

January

$133

February

$82lowest

March

$99

April

$103

May

$105

June

$154

July

$244highest

August

$162

September

$126

October

$110

November

$104

December

$119

Carbon Emissions

954 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

814 kWh

Where does Cleveland’s electricity come from?

Cleveland's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Cleveland's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 25%. Nuclear provides 13% of the energy in Cleveland. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Cleveland. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Cleveland.

59%

Natural Gas

25%

Coal

13%

Nuclear

2%

Wind

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Cleveland

The state of solar in Cleveland

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

513 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,200

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Cleveland 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.

Electricity Providers in Cleveland

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Cleveland. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Cleveland

City of ClevelandOhio EdisonThe Illuminating Company

City of Cleveland Rates

City of Cleveland has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed4¢ to 8¢

Ohio Edison Rates

Ohio Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RS (Residential Service)Fixed6¢ to 6¢
RS (Residential Service)Fixed12¢ to 13¢
RS (Residential Service) - Percentage of Income Payment PlanFixed11¢ to 12¢

The Illuminating Company Rates

The Illuminating Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service Fixed

Ohio Edison Electricity Plans in Cleveland

The price to compare for Ohio Edison is 10.11¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 814 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

18 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest 13+ months
5.49¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

36 Month Home Power Plan

5.99¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Tomorrow Energy

Earth Care 12

cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months
5.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 12

6.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 24

7.39¢24 monthsChoose Plan

The Illuminating Company Electricity Plans in Cleveland

The price to compare for The Illuminating Company is 9.98¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 814 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Constellation Energy

18 Month Home Power Plan

cheapestcheapest 13+ months
5.49¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

36 Month Home Power Plan

5.99¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Tomorrow Energy

Earth Care 12

cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months
5.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 12

6.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Energy Harbor

Safe Harbor 24

7.39¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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