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Ohio Electricity Rate

$0.1580 / kWh

US Rank: #22 most expensive

Comparison: 6% below US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Ohio

Calculated using Ohio's average residential rate of $0.1580 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.154 $36.97
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.104 $25.03
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.149 $35.83
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.277 $74.66
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.043 $15.53
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.087 $10.43
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.014 $3.41
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.228 $68.26
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.213 $182.02
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.009 $6.83
Chest Freezer 110W $0.009 $6.26
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.107 $76.79
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.356 $10.67
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.237 $56.88
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.158 $113.76
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.174 $1.56
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.228 $3.42
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.284 $2.13
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.514 $369.72
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.016 $11.38
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.019 $2.84
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.006 $3.98

Electricity Bill Factors in Ohio

While the statewide average is $0.1580/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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