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Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) Standard Service Offer & rate increases
Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) is a FirstEnergy utility serving central and northeastern Ohio (Akron, Youngstown, and 34 surrounding counties) (about 1 million customers). Ohio Edison is FirstEnergy's largest Ohio company; Akron is FirstEnergy's corporate headquarters. (source)
Standard Service Offer (current rate)
10.92¢/kWh
Effective (current) · last reviewed
Estimate for comparison — confirm the current rate and all charges with Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) before acting. Not advice.
Next scheduled reset: · Quarterly (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1). Every utility's reset calendar →
Of the 6 Ohio utilities we track, Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)'s Standard Service Offer is the 3rd-lowest — the range runs from 10.69¢ (Duke Energy Ohio) to 11.16¢ (The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy)). Compare all Ohio rates →
What it means: a Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) customer on a 17¢/kWh third-party supplier rate pays about $630 more per year than the Standard Service Offer (10.92¢), based on ~860 kWh/month. The audit below checks your actual rate.
The worth-it line: for a switch to save at least $10/month at ~750 kWh, a supplier offer must be a fixed rate below 9.59¢/kWh — with no monthly fee and no cancellation fee. Offers between 9.59¢ and 10.92¢ technically "beat" the Standard Service Offer but save too little to justify contract risk. The full math, all utilities →
Rate history & trends — Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)
Ohio Edison's Price to Compare — the default supply rate for shopping comparison — stepped to 10.92¢/kWh at the July 1, 2026 quarterly reset, after a ~13% Rider GEN increase in June. PUCO's public Apples to Apples records show the rate ranged from a low of roughly 4.81¢ in early 2021 to 12.39¢ at its highest, a swing driven almost entirely by PJM capacity auction results.
| Period | Supply rate (¢/kWh) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 (historical low per PUCO) | 4.81¢ | Source: PUCO Apples to Apples quarterly archive |
| Jun 2026 | 10.83¢ | Rider GEN up ~13%; PUCO Apples to Apples |
| Jul–Sep 2026 (current) | 10.92¢ | Quarterly reset; PUCO Apples to Apples, verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Source: PUCO Energy Choice Ohio — Apples to Apples (monthly PTC data, all Ohio utilities). Supply rates reset on regulatory schedules — confirm the current rate with your utility or state commission before relying on any figure here. "est." = estimated from known inputs, not directly published.
Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) customer service & quick facts
The official ways to reach Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) for outages, billing, and account help. RateWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) — these are the utility's own channels.
- Pay your bill
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- Start, stop, or move service
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Where is this on my bill?
On your bill, find the supply rate in ¢/kWh. Your utility's standard rate is the “Standard Service Offer.” If your supplier charges more than that, you're overpaying.
Comparing suppliers against Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)'s Standard Service Offer?
Ohio's official comparison tool is Apples to Apples, run by PUCO. Ohio's official comparison tool shows every licensed supplier's rate next to the default SSO — our guide explains how to read it and when switching actually saves money.
How to use Apples to Apples — the full guide →Is Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) a monopoly? Can you switch?
For delivery, yes — it's a monopoly. Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) is the only company that runs the poles and wires to homes in its territory, so you can't pick a different company to deliver your power. That part is a regulated monopoly: Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy), owned by FirstEnergy, can only charge what the PUCO approves in a rate case.
The electricity itself, though, is open to competition. You can buy your supply from a third-party supplier, or do nothing and stay on Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)'s default rate — the Standard Service Offer the PUCO oversees. Switching suppliers doesn't change who delivers your power or who you call during an outage; it only changes the supply line on your bill. And if a supplier is charging more than the Standard Service Offer, you can drop it and return to that regulated rate, usually within one or two billing cycles — no fee to the utility.
How often does Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)'s power go out?
Federal reliability data, reported by the utility to the U.S. government. SAIDI is the average total time a customer is without power in a year; SAIFI is the average number of outages.
In 2024, including major storms
3 hr 54 min
without power, across about 1.3 outages
What the average customer actually experienced.
On a typical day (storms excluded)
1 hr 54 min
without power, across about 1 outages
Normal operations, with major event days removed.
For Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy), major storms drove roughly 51% of 2024's total outage time — the gap between the two numbers above is weather the utility couldn't fully control.
On normal-day reliability, Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) is the 4th-most reliable of the 6 Ohio utilities we track — the range runs from 1 hr 35 min (Toledo Edison (FirstEnergy)) to 2 hr 38 min (AEP Ohio) of typical-day outage time per year.
Source: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 reliability data (IEEE 1366 standard), for Ohio Edison Co. eia.gov →
How often does Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) disconnect customers for nonpayment?
Utilities report this to the federal government. It counts residential service disconnected for unpaid bills. A high rate isn't proof of wrongdoing — it's shaped by local poverty, climate, and how strong a state's shutoff-protection rules are, as much as by the utility itself.
Disconnections in 2024
27,574
times Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) disconnected residential customers for nonpayment
Per 100 households
2.9
disconnections for every 100 residential customers it serves
That's the lowest disconnection rate of the 6 Ohio utilities we track — the range runs from 2.9 per 100 (Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)) to 12.9 per 100 (AEP Ohio).
Counts disconnection events — one household can be shut off more than once. From Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)'s own filings to the U.S. EIA (Form EIA-112, Residential Utility Disconnections Survey), first collected for 2024. eia.gov →
Where your bill money goes: how Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) earns its profit
Because Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) is a regulated monopoly, its profit isn't set by competing for customers — it's set by regulators. The PUCO authorizes a target return on equity (around 9.5% to 10.5% for U.S. electric utilities) on the money it sinks into poles, wires, substations, and meters. It's a target, not a guarantee — a utility can earn above or below it — but a low-risk regulated monopoly reliably lands close. You pay that return back, plus the investment itself, through the delivery charge on every bill.
Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) is owned by FirstEnergy. In 2024, FirstEnergy reported about $978 million in net income — its profit across all of the utilities it owns, not Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) alone. Source: FirstEnergy's annual report (SEC Form 10-K, fiscal year 2024). SEC EDGAR →
That authorized return is set by regulators on the utility's investment — independently of how reliable the service is or how many customers are disconnected, the two measures above.
Rate cases & increases
- 24-0468-EL-AIR effective
The three FirstEnergy Ohio utilities filed a joint base distribution rate case (24-0468-EL-AIR) on July 31, 2024 seeking ~$190 million total. Citing affordability, PUCO's Nov. 19, 2025 order set new rates effective March 1, 2026 — and Ohio Edison's outcome actually lowers its annual revenues by about $24.5 million.
Common questions about Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)
- What is Ohio Edison's rate per kilowatt hour?
- Ohio Edison's Price to Compare — the default supply (generation) rate — is 10.92¢/kWh for the July–September 2026 quarter. Your full bill includes delivery charges on top of the supply rate. Ohio Edison is part of FirstEnergy. Confirm the current monthly rate at PUCO's Apples to Apples tool (energychoice.ohio.gov) — it updates monthly.
- What is the Ohio Edison rate for 2026?
- Ohio Edison's Rider GEN (default supply) rose about 13% in June 2026, driven by higher PJM capacity costs. The current Price to Compare is 10.83¢/kWh. A separate three-year rate plan (TYRP) pending at PUCO would add roughly $4.26/month per year through 2028. Check PUCO's Apples to Apples for the current monthly figure.
- Are Ohio Edison rates going up in 2026?
- Yes — Ohio Edison's Standard Service Offer rose about 13% in June 2026, from roughly 9.5¢ to 10.83¢/kWh, driven by the 2025 PJM capacity auction clearing at a record $269.92/MW-day. A separate three-year distribution rate plan (TYRP) pending at PUCO would add about $4.26/month per year through 2028 on the delivery side — a separate charge from supply. Ohio Edison passes supply costs through with no markup.
- What are off-peak hours for Ohio Edison?
- Ohio Edison's standard Standard Service Offer (SSO) is a flat rate — no built-in off-peak discount. Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) offers optional time-of-use programs for customers with smart meters. Off-peak hours typically run 9 PM–7 AM on weekdays and all day on weekends. Enrolling in TOU makes the most sense if you can charge an EV overnight or shift major appliances like your washer/dryer to evenings. Visit firstenergycorp.com to check availability in your area.
- How do I compare Ohio Edison to other electricity suppliers?
- Use PUCO's free Apples to Apples tool at energychoice.ohio.gov. Select Ohio Edison as your utility — the tool shows every licensed supplier's current rate next to Ohio Edison's Standard Service Offer (10.92¢/kWh, July–September 2026 quarter). A fixed-rate supplier offer below 10.92¢ with no monthly fee and no early-termination penalty beats Ohio Edison's default on the supply portion of your bill.
- What is a good kWh rate in Ohio?
- Ohio's default supply rates (Price to Compare) cluster around 10–11¢/kWh in 2026 — up sharply from 4–5¢ in early 2021 — due to the PJM capacity spike. A competitive supplier rate genuinely below your utility's current Price to Compare represents supply savings. Verify against PUCO's current Apples to Apples data before switching.
- Who is the cheapest energy supplier in Ohio?
- Ohio is a deregulated state — certified retail electric suppliers (CRES) compete for Ohio Edison customers. Use PUCO's official Apples to Apples comparison at energychoice.ohio.gov to compare current offers against Ohio Edison's Price to Compare. The PJM capacity spike has pushed many supplier rates close to or above the default.
Programs that can help with Ohio Edison bills
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HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)
Ohio's federally funded utility bill assistance for income-qualified households. Apply through your county's Community Action Agency. Available fall and winter; summer crisis assistance may also be available.
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PIPP Plus (Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus)
Ohio's ongoing income-based program — monthly payments capped at a percentage of household income regardless of usage, plus arrearage reduction after on-time payments. Ohio Edison participates.
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Emergency one-time bill assistance through a nonprofit funded by utility customers. For Ohio Edison customers in northeastern Ohio.
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Budget Billing (Ohio Edison / FirstEnergy)
Averages your annual bill into equal monthly payments to eliminate seasonal spikes. Enroll through MyAccount at firstenergycorp.com.
Income limits, program calendars, and enrollment rules change — confirm eligibility and current availability before applying. Full bill-help guide for your state →
How Ohio deregulation works for Ohio Edison customers
Ohio deregulated its electricity market in 1999. As an Ohio Edison customer, you have two separate relationships:
1. Delivery (poles, wires, and grid service) — this always stays with Ohio Edison / FirstEnergy. Your delivery charges pay for the physical infrastructure to your home. You cannot choose a different delivery provider.
2. Supply (generation) — this is the electricity commodity itself. You can stay on Ohio Edison's default Standard Service Offer (SSO) — also called the Price to Compare — or you can choose a certified Retail Electric Service (CRES) provider. The SSO is set by the PUCO quarterly.
The decision that matters: is any CRES offer genuinely below Ohio Edison's current Price to Compare? PUCO's official "Apples to Apples" tool at energychoice.ohio.gov shows every certified offer next to the current SSO. After the 2025 PJM capacity spike pushed the SSO to 10.83¢/kWh, fewer supplier offers have a clear advantage. If you're already on a supplier, check whether their fixed rate still beats Ohio Edison's current SSO before your contract renews.
Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) service territory
Ohio Edison (a FirstEnergy company) serves approximately 1.1 million customers across 34 northeastern and central Ohio counties.
- ▸ Northeastern Ohio: Cuyahoga (Cleveland suburbs), Summit (Akron), Mahoning (Youngstown), Trumbull, Portage counties
- ▸ North-central Ohio: Lorain, Erie, Huron, Ashland, Richland, Crawford, Wyandot, Seneca, Sandusky, Ottawa counties
- ▸ Eastern Ohio: Stark (Canton), Tuscarawas, Holmes, Wayne, Columbiana, Medina, Geauga counties
- ▸ Central/western fringe: Knox, Coshocton, Morgan, Muskingum, Guernsey counties
- ▸ Does NOT serve Columbus metro or Cincinnati — those areas are AEP Ohio and Duke Energy Ohio respectively
What does a Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy) bill look like?
ESTIMATE — see note below.
| Bill component | At 750 kWh/month |
|---|---|
| Supply / generation (10.92¢/kWh) | $81.90 |
| Delivery, transmission & other riders | see note → |
⚠ ESTIMATE — supply portion only (750 kWh × 10.92¢/kWh = $81.90, July–September 2026 SSO). Delivery charges (distribution, transmission, SBC surcharge) add approximately $45–65/month. Actual bill varies by usage, riders, and season. Verify at firstenergycorp.com or PUCO's Apples to Apples.
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