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Electricity Rates

The Mid Ohio Valley is home to abundant coal supplies, cost-efficient transportation and a stout electric transmission grid that links the many power stations in the valley. The result equals affordable and reliable power.

Average Industrial Electric Rates - 2007
Location Total Rate per kWh in Cents
U.S.A. 6.15
New England 12.97
Mid Atlantic 7.79
East North Central 5.73
AEP (Columbus Southern Power)* 5.20
Ohio Average 5.44
West North Central 4.83
South Atlantic 5.36
East South Central 5.26
West South Central 6.05
Mountain 5.84
Pacific 8.50


Source: Typical Bills and Average Rates Report - Winter 2008, Edison Electric Institute
* AEP – Columbus Southern Power serves the most populated areas of Washington County