Rates by state / Ohio / AEP Energy
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AEP Energy electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 16.5¢ per kWh in 2025, 9% below the Ohio average of 18.3¢ for the latest 12 months.
AEP Energy reports the energy (supply) part of the bill only. The rate above adds the Ohio average for the other part, so treat it as an estimate.
Average rate
16.5¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$126/mo
At 761 kWh a month
1-year change
+4.3%
5 years: +40.4%
Average rate by year
202011.8¢
202112.4¢
202213.5¢
202315.1¢
202415.8¢
202516.5¢
AEP Energy bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at AEP Energy's 2025 average rate of 16.5¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | AEP Energy | Ohio average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $83 | $91 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $124 | $137 |
| 1,000 kWh | $165 | $183 |
| 1,500 kWh | $248 | $274 |
| 2,000 kWh | $330 | $365 |
Other utilities in Ohio
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co | 1,348,588 | 19.0¢ |
| Ohio Edison Co | 961,084 | 16.0¢ |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 700,265 | 16.8¢ |
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co | 677,581 | 16.2¢ |
| Dynegy Energy Services, LLC | 500,483 | 16.5¢ |
| Dayton Power & Light Co | 469,317 | 16.1¢ |
| NextEra Energy Services, LLC | 448,827 | 16.2¢ |
| Energy Harbor Corp. | 296,477 | 15.0¢ |
AEP Energy: common questions
- How much does AEP Energy charge per kWh?
- AEP Energy residential customers paid an average of 16.5¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data. This is an estimate: AEP Energy reports only part of the bill, so the Ohio average for the other part is added.
- What is the average AEP Energy electric bill?
- The average AEP Energy household used 761 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $126 a month at the average rate.
- Is AEP Energy cheaper than other utilities in Ohio?
- AEP Energy's average rate is 9% below the Ohio average of 18.3¢. 32 of 104 utilities in Ohio have a lower average rate.
- Did AEP Energy raise rates?
- AEP Energy's average residential rate changed +4.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +40.4% since 2020.
- Is my AEP Energy bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Ohio homes and your rate with AEP Energy's average.
Got a AEP Energy bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.