AEP Ohio Rates in 2025
Understand AEP Ohio Electricity Rates in 2025 and see where you can save on your energy bill.
AEP Ohio’s Residential Price to Compare
The Price to Compare for AEP Ohio-the generation supply portion of your electric bill-is 7.32¢/kWh for the period April 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025.
This is the default rate for customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier, and it serves as the benchmark for comparing alternative supplier offers on the official “apples to apples Ohio” comparison tool.
Recent Rate Trends
AEP Ohio’s Price to Compare has fluctuated over the past year:
- April 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025: 7.32¢/kWh
- January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025: 7.78¢/kWh
- October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024: (rate not specified, but recent trend suggests a gradual decrease)8
The current April–May 2025 rate represents a 5.9% decrease from the previous January–March 2025 rate (7.78¢/kWh to 7.32¢/kWh).
For a typical Ohio household using 851 kWh per month, this translates to a monthly supply charge decrease of about $3.92 compared to the winter 2025 rate.
Rate Impact and Supplier Comparison
AEP Ohio’s default rate is currently among the lowest for major Ohio utilities. For comparison:
UtilityPrice to Compare (Apr–May 2025)
AEP Ohio: 7.32¢/kWh
AES Ohio: 8.58¢/kWh
Duke Energy Ohio: 8.02¢/kWh
Ohio Edison: 7.43¢/kWh
Toledo Edison: 7.38¢/kWh
Illuminating Co.: 7.19¢/kWh
Competitive supplier rates available on the “apples to apples Ohio” site typically range from 8.60¢/kWh to over 10¢/kWh for fixed-term plans, making the AEP Ohio default rate highly competitive at this time [8].
Transmission Cost Rider Update
AEP Ohio’s Basic Transmission Cost Rider (BTCR) is also changing:
- Residential customers will see a 19% decrease in BTCR charges starting April 1, 2025.
- For non-residential customers, demand-based BTCR rates will increase by 3% to 27% depending on the rate schedule, while the energy component will decrease by about 24%6.
Some interval-metered customers can participate in a pilot program where the demand portion is calculated differently; these customers will see a 9% increase in their demand-based BTCR rates.
Infrastructure and Assistance
AEP Ohio’s recent rate adjustments coincide with ongoing investments in grid reliability and infrastructure.
While specific assistance programs tied to these rate changes are not detailed in the current filings, customers experiencing hardship can typically access utility and state-level assistance programs.
How to Compare and Shop
Ohio residents are encouraged to use the official “apples to apples Ohio” comparison tool to evaluate competitive supplier offers against AEP Ohio’s Price to Compare. Always check the latest rates and terms, as supplier offers can change frequently.
Summary:
AEP Ohio’s Price to Compare for April–May 2025 is 7.32¢/kWh, down 5.9% from the previous quarter, making it one of the lowest utility default rates in Ohio. Residential customers will also benefit from a 19% decrease in transmission rider charges. Use the “apples to apples Ohio” site to compare this rate with competitive supplier offers and make an informed choice for your electricity supply [9].
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