WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portland
Ohio
Ohio
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portland
January
$330highestFebruary
$200March
$176April
$138lowestMay
$139June
$140July
$154August
$144September
$139October
$147November
$165December
$250Carbon Emissions
1,043 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,102 kWh
Portland's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Portland's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Nuclear provides 12% of the energy in Portland. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Portland. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Portland. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Portland.
60%
Natural Gas
23%
Coal
12%
Nuclear
2%
Wind
2%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,055
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Portland 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 Portland. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Columbus Southern Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service, Storage Water Heating Provision: SCHEDULE R-R | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Small Use Load Management Service: SCHEDULE R-R-1 | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service: SCHEDULE R-R | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Energy Storage: SCHEDULE RS-ES | TOU | 9¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service: SCHEDULE RS-TOD | TOU | 9¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service, Load Management Water Heating Provision: SCHEDULE R-R | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Small Use Load Management Service, Storage Water Heating Provision: SCHEDULE R-R-1 | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
The price to compare for Columbus Southern Power Co is 7.78¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,102 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.49¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 9.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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