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AES Ohio Price to Compare
AES Ohio's residential price to compare is 10.86¢ per kWh for June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027, according to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) chart. The price to compare is the default supply rate AES Ohio charges customers who have not picked another supplier. It covers the supply part of your bill, not delivery.
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In short
- The price to compare is the default supply rate AES Ohio charges, priced per kWh.
- PUCO's Energy Choice Ohio chart states the figure and the period it covers.
- It leaves out delivery charges, so compare an offer with it, not with your whole bill.
- A fixed offer below it may cost less, but fees and terms can change the result.
What is the AES Ohio price to compare right now?
AES Ohio
10.86¢ per kWh
Price to compare, June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Next scheduled change:
Source: PUCO Energy Choice Ohio chart. Covers June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Read on .
We last read this figure on September 30, 2026. For later changes, check AES Ohio on Energy Choice Ohio, PUCO's consumer site for comparing electric and gas offers.
AES Ohio's price to compare comes from its standard service offer (SSO), the default supply service it must provide under Ohio law. It buys that supply through competitive wholesale auctions.
PUCO's Apples to Apples chart lists supplier offers for AES Ohio territory side by side. Each supplier is a CRES provider, a certified Competitive Retail Electric Service provider. Our Apples to Apples AES Ohio page walks through that chart.
What does the AES Ohio price to compare cover?
The price to compare is a price per kilowatt-hour (kWh), the unit your meter counts. PUCO's chart prints it in dollars per kWh, and we show it in cents.
AES Ohio describes its supply charges as generation, including market-based transmission and ancillary services. It says it passes the auction price through with no mark-up. Delivery charges are billed on top whichever supplier you pick, so your total cost per kWh is higher than the price to compare.
How has the AES Ohio price to compare changed?
We hold 6 dated periods of AES Ohio's price to compare, starting June 2021. At the latest change we recorded, on June 1, 2026, the rate rose from 9.45¢ per kWh to 10.86¢ per kWh. Today's rate is up 14.9% from 9.45¢ per kWh (June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026), the same period a year earlier.
| Period | Price to compare |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 | 10.86¢ per kWh |
| June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026 | 9.45¢ per kWh |
| June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 | 8.58¢ per kWh |
| June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024 | 10.81¢ per kWh |
| June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023 | 10.91¢ per kWh |
| June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022 | 4.81¢ per kWh |
See the full series on our AES Ohio historical rates page, and the wider picture on AES Ohio electric rates.
When does the AES Ohio price to compare reset next?
The current period runs June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027, so the next one starts June 1, 2027. Check PUCO's chart then to see whether the figure changes.
AES Ohio sets its default rate once a year, effective June 1.
Where is the AES Ohio price to compare on your bill?
Look for the price-to-compare message on your AES Ohio bill. Ohio's billing rules require utilities to print it on residential bills. AES Ohio says the figure on your bill is shown for one month, so weigh your usage and charges over twelve months.
PUCO's chart for AES Ohio calls the figure an annual weighted average rate and says higher winter usage results in a lower figure. The chart also states a separate figure for qualifying electric heating customers and tells everyone to check their own bill.
If a supplier or a community aggregation program serves you, the price to compare is not your rate. It still benchmarks a renewal offer.
How do you test an offer against the AES Ohio price to compare?
A fixed offer below the price to compare may cost less. It may also cost more. Watch for a monthly fee, an early termination fee (ETF), which is the charge for leaving a contract early, and a rate that turns variable after the term.
Take a household that uses 750 kWh in a month. This is an example, not your usage. At 10.86¢ per kWh, which PUCO's chart prints as $0.1086 per kWh, supply for that month comes to $81.45.
Now picture a fixed offer, made up for this example, priced at 10.36¢ per kWh. The same usage costs $77.70 in supply charges before any fee. Add any other fee in your offer terms, including a broker's service fee, then compare the totals.
| Monthly usage | At the price to compare | At the example offer |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $54.30 | $51.80 |
| 750 kWh | $81.45 | $77.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $108.60 | $103.60 |
A fixed rate holds for its term, while the price to compare may change on June 1, 2027.
Staying on the default can be the right call when no offer sits below it or an offer's terms erase the gap. A supplier sends AES Ohio an enrollment request, and the utility mails you a confirmation notice. You have seven days from its postmark date to contact the utility and cancel the switch (Ohio Administrative Code 4901:1-10-29).
Our energy choice Ohio guide covers how switching works. Our price to compare lookup shows which utility serves your ZIP code.
What is the price to compare for other Ohio utilities?
Each electric utility has its own number and schedule. Start at the Ohio price to compare overview, or go straight to AEP Ohio price to compare, Duke Energy Ohio price to compare, Ohio Edison price to compare, Illuminating Company price to compare, or Toledo Edison price to compare.
Frequently asked questions
Can I compare an offer with my whole AES Ohio bill?
No. The price to compare covers only the supply part of your bill, which AES Ohio describes as generation, including market-based transmission and ancillary services. Delivery charges are billed on top whichever supplier you pick. Compare an offer with the price to compare, never with your whole bill divided by your usage.
How many times has the AES Ohio price to compare changed in a year?
AES Ohio sets its default rate once a year, effective June 1. PUCO's chart states the period each figure covers. The current period runs June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027, so the next one starts June 1, 2027. A fixed offer keeps its rate for its term, so check the chart before you compare.
Is the AES Ohio price to compare higher or lower than a year ago?
The AES Ohio price to compare today is up 14.9% from 9.45¢ per kWh (June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026), the same period a year earlier. The two periods are not a forecast of the next one. Read the dates on PUCO's chart before you compare, because the rate changes when a new period starts.
Should I use my AES Ohio bill or PUCO's chart for the price to compare?
Use both. PUCO's chart calls AES Ohio's figure an annual weighted average and tells you to check your own bill for your specific figure. AES Ohio says the bill shows the figure for one month, so weigh your usage and charges over twelve months before you compare an offer.
Can I cancel after a supplier enrolls me with AES Ohio?
Yes, for a short time. AES Ohio mails you a confirmation notice after a supplier sends your enrollment. You have seven days from its postmark date to contact AES Ohio and cancel the switch, under Ohio Administrative Code 4901:1-10-29. Read your offer terms for any other cancellation rights.
Sources
- AES Ohio Apples to Apples chart (PUCO Energy Choice Ohio), read
- AES Ohio price to compare historical chart (PUCO)
- How are electric generation rates set? (PUCO)
- Ohio Revised Code 4928.141, standard service offer
- Ohio Administrative Code 4901:1-10-22, residential bills
- Ohio Administrative Code 4901:1-10-29, customer enrollment
- AES Ohio, your residential bill
- AES Ohio, understanding energy supply
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