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AEP Ohio rates in 2026
What AEP Ohio customers are actually paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Columbus, Canton, Athens, Zanesville, Chillicothe, Portsmouth and much of central and southeastern Ohio. The price to compare — the generation portion only — is 10.97¢ per kWh. Delivery, transmission and riders come on top of it; the Ohio statewide all-in average is about 19.5¢.
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The numbers
Where AEP Ohio stands right now
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Price to compare (generation) | 10.97¢ | July 1 – September 30, 2026 · PUCO Apples to Apples |
| Ohio all-in residential average | ~19.5¢ | EIA statewide average, August 2026 — AEP Ohio does not publish an all-in figure |
| Reset schedule | Quarterly | AEP Ohio resets its price to compare quarterly; the next change is October 1, 2026. |
| 2026 change | ↑ | Basic Transmission Cost Rider rose about 0.79¢ per kWh on April 1, 2026 — roughly $7.90 a month at 1,000 kWh. The PUCO approved AEP Ohio’s distribution case on April 2, 2026; the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel projects a typical bill up about $4.38 a month by year-end and $10.28 a month by 2028. |
Figures as published September 2026. Utility rates change on published schedules — check your own bill for the rate that applies to your account.
Why the number is what it is
What is actually driving this
PJM capacity costs
AEP Ohio buys generation for its standard offer through PJM auctions. The 2025/26 capacity price cleared at the cap, and that cost passes through the price to compare.
Transmission riders
The Basic Transmission Cost Rider is where the biggest 2026 increase landed: about 0.79¢ per kWh from April 1, on top of the generation charge.
Data-center load
Central Ohio is one of the fastest-growing data-center markets in the country. New load arrives before new generation does, and transmission built to serve it is recovered from all customers.
The honest cost picture
Two ways to pay for solar, and they are very different
If you buy the system
You own the equipment, you keep any renewable energy credits, and you carry the maintenance responsibility. Installed pricing varies by roof, shading and system size.
If you use a PPA
$0 upfront. We install and own the system; you buy the power it produces at a rate set in your agreement, and you only pay for what it actually generates. The system owner carries maintenance for the life of the agreement.
The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
You will still see ads promising a 30% credit that “ends December 31.” Read the date on them. If you buy a system today as a homeowner, you cannot claim that credit. What remains applies to the owner of the system — which, under a PPA, is us. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; talk to your tax professional about your situation.
Who you would be working with
SolarAmerica
We design your system and manage the project; installation is performed by vetted licensed partners in your area.
AEP Ohio questions
The things people actually ask
What is AEP Ohio’s price to compare right now?
10.97¢ per kWh for residential customers, July 1 through September 30, 2026, per the PUCO Apples to Apples comparison. It resets October 1.
Why did my AEP Ohio bill go up in 2026?
Two things: the transmission rider rose about 0.79¢ per kWh on April 1, 2026, and the PUCO approved a new distribution rate structure the next day. The Consumers’ Counsel expects typical bills to keep rising through 2028.
Can I shop for supply?
Yes. Ohio is a retail-choice state. Switching suppliers changes only the generation portion; delivery, transmission and riders are AEP Ohio’s regardless.
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