WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lorain
Ohio
Ohio
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lorain
January
$437highestFebruary
$373March
$194April
$162May
$160June
$156July
$179August
$156September
$154lowestOctober
$163November
$193December
$306Carbon Emissions
1,351 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,226 kWh
Lorain's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Solar, Wind, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Lorain's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 20%. Nuclear provides 16% of the energy in Lorain. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Lorain. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Lorain. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Lorain.
54%
Natural Gas
20%
Coal
16%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
2%
Wind
1%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
559 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,014
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lorain 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 Lorain. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Ohio Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 7¢ |
| RS (Residential Service) - Percentage of Income Payment Plan | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
The price to compare for Ohio Edison is 7.43¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,226 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor Value 8 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.69¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor Value 15 cheapest 13+ months | 8.89¢ | 15 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor Value 12 cheapest 12 months | 8.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor Value 20 | 9.09¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 | 11.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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