Athens County, Ohio Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Athens County, Ohio Electricity Overview
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Athens County pay an average rate of 40.80% above the national average at 22.70 cents per kilowatt hour.
When calculating by customer count, AEP Ohio is the largest supplier in Athens County.
Athens County ranks 40th out of 88 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens consuming 796,358.57 megawatt hours.
Athens County emits 5,623.28 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,114.63.
No electricity generation takes place in Athens County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.
Athens County is the 870th most populous county in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
796,359 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.65 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
353,889,569 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,623.28 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Athens
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Athens Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
22.01¢ per kWh
- 5.72% higher than last month
- 22.39% higher than April last year
- 31.41% higher than the Ohio average
- 30.16% higher than the US average
- 921st in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 320 since April last year
- 27,793rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 147 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,882 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
20.06¢ per kWh
- 1.7% higher than last month
- 18.07% higher than April last year
- 26.14% higher than the Ohio average
- 24.44% higher than the US average
- 944th in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 301 since April last year
- 27,520th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 133 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,629 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$157.54 per month
- 13.96% lower than last month
- 20.33% higher than April last year
- 37.25% higher than the Ohio average
- 39.73% higher than the US average
- 1,205th in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank has increased by 22 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 30,752nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,878 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$177.85 per month
- 1.26% higher than last month
- 11.59% higher than April last year
- 36.39% higher than the Ohio average
- 30.7% higher than the US average
- 1,218th in the state out of 1,264 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 30,237th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 107 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,552 since April last year
Athens, OH Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Athens is approximately 20.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.14% above Ohio's average rate of 15.90 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $177.85 per month, while the US average is $138.02. AEP Ohio sells an estimated 4,360.59 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.
On average, Athens residents emit 5,623.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 316th worst polluting city out of 1268 cities in Ohio. At 5,623.28 kilograms per person and 24,507 people in the city, the city emits 137,809,601.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 66th worst rank in Ohio for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Athens have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Athens
Athens residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Athens, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 20.01 | 173.28 | 6,652,594 | 1,331,354,000 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.70 | 133.3 | 14,707.21 | 2,456,638.99 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.36 | 144.92 | 334.4 | 74,776.37 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.99 | 92.41 | 8,874.8 | 975,230.25 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.92 | 77.01 | 29,715.1 | 2,651,162.13 |
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Nelsonville, OH Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Nelsonville is approximately 19.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.62% above Ohio's average rate of 15.90 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $184.46 per month, while the US average is $138.02. AEP Ohio sells an estimated 2,056.97 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.
On average, Nelsonville residents emit 5,623.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 316th worst polluting city out of 1268 cities in Ohio. At 5,623.28 kilograms per person and 4,319 people in the city, the city emits 24,286,924.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 316th worst rank in Ohio for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Nelsonville have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nelsonville
Nelsonville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nelsonville, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 20.01 | 173.28 | 6,652,594 | 1,331,354,000 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.70 | 133.3 | 14,707.21 | 2,456,638.99 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.36 | 144.92 | 334.4 | 74,776.37 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.99 | 92.41 | 8,874.8 | 975,230.25 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.92 | 77.01 | 29,715.1 | 2,651,162.13 |
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The Plains CDP, OH Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for The Plains CDP is approximately 20.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.43% above Ohio's average rate of 15.90 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $174.22 per month, while the US average is $138.02. AEP Ohio sells an estimated 981.69 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.
On average, The Plains CDP residents emit 5,623.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 7th worst polluting city out of 1268 cities in Ohio. At 5,623.28 kilograms per person and 2,644 people in the city, the city emits 14,867,939.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 427th worst rank in Ohio for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing The Plains CDP have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in The Plains CDP
The Plains CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in The Plains CDP, Ohio
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Ohio | BUNDLED | 20.01 | 173.28 | 6,652,594 | 1,331,354,000 | |
| APG&E | ENERGY | 16.70 | 133.3 | 14,707.21 | 2,456,638.99 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 22.36 | 144.92 | 334.4 | 74,776.37 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 10.99 | 92.41 | 8,874.8 | 975,230.25 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 8.92 | 77.01 | 29,715.1 | 2,651,162.13 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Athens County, Ohio?
There are 56 electricity suppliers offering service in Athens County, Ohio.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Athens County, Ohio?
The largest electricity provider in Athens County, Ohio by total revenue is AEP Ohio.
What electricity companies offer service in Athens County, Ohio?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEP Ohio | 17,334 |
| 2 | Dynegy Energy Services | 4,164 |
| 3 | IGS Energy | 2,837 |
| 4 | Buckeye Rural Electric | 1,443 |
| 5 | Constellation Energy | 1,165 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 1,071 |
| 7 | Glouster, Ohio Electric Utility | 930 |
| 8 | Inspire Energy | 519 |
| 9 | SmartEnergy Holdings | 368 |
| 10 | Clean Choice Energy | 239 |
