Guides
Plain-English explanations of how Ohio's electricity market works — what the numbers on your bill mean, how supplier choice works, and how to actually save money on it.
4 guides
How rates work
How Ohio's Price to Compare actually works
Updated May 2, 20265 minThe Price to Compare is the single number that decides whether shopping for an electricity supplier is worth it. Here's how it gets set, why it changes in jumps every few months, and what makes the next change predictable.
Municipal electric utilities and Ohio retail choice — why some ZIPs can't shop
Updated May 2, 20264 minAbout 80 Ohio cities run their own electric utilities. Customers in those cities can't pick a competitive supplier through PUCO's Apples-to-Apples program. Here's what that means and how to know if you're affected.