Electricity rates in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati (population 314,367) is served by Duke Energy Ohio. A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, RS, pays about $164 a month, 18.97¢ per kWh all-in: 4% above the Ohio average of the last 12 months.
Utility Duke Energy OhioPopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to July 2026
Typical all-in priceRS
Duke Energy Ohio plans for a Cincinnati home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSChecked | $164/mo | 18.97 | Same price all day | $45/mo |
Typical bill: average Ohio use of 866 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full Duke Energy Ohio tariff details and sources.
Cincinnati electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Cincinnati, OH?
The center of Cincinnati lies in Duke Energy Ohio’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Cincinnati?
On Duke Energy Ohio’s RS plan, a typical Ohio home using 866 kWh a month pays about 18.97¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $164 a month. The Ohio average over the last 12 months was 18.25¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Cincinnati?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $45 a month on Duke Energy Ohio’s RS plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $156 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
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Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the Duke Energy Ohio page.