AEP Ohio is a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP), one of the largest electric utilities in the United States. AEP Ohio serves over 1.5 million customers in Ohio, and owns and operates approximately 32,000 miles of distribution lines and 3,700 miles of transmission lines in the state. The utility generates electricity from a variety of sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. AEP Ohio is committed to providing reliable and affordable electricity to its customers while also investing in new technologies and infrastructure to improve the grid and reduce its environmental impact. The utility offers a variety of programs and services to help customers manage their energy usage and save money on their bills.
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AEP Ohio's energy comes from natural gas, coal, wind, and other fossil. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 51% of AEP Ohio's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 44%. Wind provides 3% of AEP Ohio's electricity. Other Fossil provides 1% of AEP Ohio's electricity.
52%
Natural Gas
44%
Coal
3%
Wind
1%
Other Fossil
The average electricity rate for AEP Ohio customers is 13.01 cents/kWh. AEP Ohio has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Demand Metered Ohio Power Rate Zone, Bundled | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOD) | TOU | 8¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Bundled Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOD) | TOU | 19¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS) | Fixed | 8¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Bundled (RS-TOD2) (Columbus Southern Power Zone) | TOU | 13¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Service Demand Metered Ohio Power Rate Zone, Bundled-Heating | TOU | 2¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Bundled (RS) | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service Bundled (RS) | Fixed | 6¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use Bundled Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOU) | TOU | 18¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOU) | TOU | 8¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Service(RS) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Service Delivery Only Ohio Power Zone (RS) | Fixed | 6¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Bundled (RS-TOD) | TOU | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Bundled Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS) | Fixed | 19¢ to 19¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 5.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 9 Month Home Power Plan | 7.29¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 8 | 7.39¢ | 8 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 12 cheapest 12 months | 8.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 8.99¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
In 2021, the average AEP Ohio customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 169 minutes. In total, the average AEP Ohio customer had their electricity out for about 231 minutes during the whole year.
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