Electricity rates in Columbus, OH
Most of Columbus (population 938,396) is served by AEP Ohio. A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, RS, pays about $192 a month, 22.20¢ per kWh all-in: 22% above the Ohio average of the last 12 months.
Utility AEP OhioPopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to July 2026
Typical all-in priceRS
AEP Ohio plans for a Columbus home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSChecked | $192/mo | 22.20 | Same price all day | $55/mo |
| RS-TOUChecked | $194/mo | 22.39 | Peak 2 pm–6 pm | $48/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 AEP Ohio tariff details and sources.
Columbus electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Columbus, OH?
AEP Ohio serves Columbus, according to Power FAQs – City of Columbus, Ohio. Another utility serves part of the city, so check the name on your bill.
How much is electricity per kWh in Columbus?
On AEP Ohio’s RS plan, a typical Ohio home using 866 kWh a month pays about 22.20¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $192 a month. The Ohio average over the last 12 months was 18.25¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Columbus?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $48 a month on AEP Ohio’s RS-TOU plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour (12 am), against about $156 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
When is electricity cheapest in Columbus?
Only on a time-of-use plan does the hour matter. On AEP Ohio’s RS-TOU, summer weekday prices are highest in these windows: RS-TOU: Peak 2 pm–6 pm. Running dishwashers, laundry and EV charging outside them costs less. Find the cheapest hour for an appliance.
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Other cities in Ohio
Utility for Columbus: Power FAQs – City of Columbus, Ohio. 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 AEP Ohio page.