WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Dayton
Ohio
Ohio
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Dayton
January
$125February
$80lowestMarch
$116April
$105May
$117June
$166July
$234highestAugust
$164September
$132October
$110November
$112December
$85Carbon Emissions
965 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
823 kWh
Dayton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Petroleum, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 56% of Dayton's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 28%. Nuclear provides 12% of the energy in Dayton. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Dayton. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Dayton. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Dayton.
56%
Natural Gas
28%
Coal
12%
Nuclear
2%
Wind
1%
Petroleum
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
570 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,706
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Dayton 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Dayton. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
AES Ohio has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 4¢ |
| Residential Heating Service | Fixed | 8¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 4¢ |
The price to compare for AES Ohio is 10.81¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 823 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow Energy | Earth Care 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 6.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 12 | 6.89¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 24 cheapest 13+ months | 7.49¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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