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Average Dayton Electric Rates

Thad Warren By Thad Warren
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Kendra Aquino By Kendra Aquino

This section highlights the average Dayton electricity rates for residential and commercial customers.

  • The lowest residential electricity rate in Dayton is 7.21¢ ($0.0721) and the average rate is 7.27¢.
  • The lowest commercial electricity rate in Dayton is 6.16¢ ($0.0616) and the average rate is 6.40¢.

Dayton Electricity Plans

Current rates from energy companies in Dayton

Provider
Plan Name
Term
Rate
AP Gas & Electric
EnergyBot 12
12 months
7.14¢
Clearview Energy
ClearGuarantee12
12 months
7.19¢
Clearview Energy
ClearCharge12Plus
12 months
8.49¢

Shopping for a business? Jump to commercial rates.

Lowest Electric Rate in Dayton Today

Provider
Plan Name
Term
Rate
Smart Energy
Smart Energy - 18
18 months
6.35¢
Energy Harbor Corp.
Safe Harbor 10
10 months
6.60¢
Energy Harbor Corp.
Safe Harbor 20
20 months
6.80¢
AP Gas & Electric
EnergyBot 6
6 months
6.83¢
AP Gas & Electric
EnergyBot 12
12 months
7.14¢

Dayton Electric Companies

Compare Dayton electricity rates from top energy companies

In 1999, Ohio deregulated the state’s electricity market giving Dayton based businesses the power to choose their electricity provider. The deregulated market forced energy suppliers to be more efficient and to compete for customers – offering an opportunity for businesses of all sizes to compare energy plans from top energy suppliers and shop for the lowest electricity rates.

In most cases, Dayton businesses that take advantage of the competitive market can more effectively manage their monthly electricity costs by switching energy providers, plans and rates, as needed.

What is PUCO?

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, known as PUCO, is the public utilities commission of the U.S. state of Ohio, charged with the regulation of utility service providers, including electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications. PUCO was created to assure Ohioans adequate, safe and reliable public utility services at a fair price.

In doing so, PUCO impacts every business in Dayton – as it regulates all providers of utility services, including electric and natural gas companies, local and long-distance telephone companies, water and wastewater companies, rail and trucking companies. Recently, the PUCO gained responsibility for facilitating competitive utility choices for Ohio consumers.

As a Dayton business owner, it is important to understand that PUCO is also synonymous with the “Apples to Apples” energy comparison charts.

What is the difference between a Utility and an Energy Provider?

Utilities are the entities in charge of the operation and maintenance of the energy infrastructure, like wires and towers. The local utility in Dayton, Dayton Power and Light, is responsible for transporting electricity from the generators to residential homes and businesses in this specific region.

Energy providers in Ohio, like AEP Energy and Constellation are the competitive energy retailers. Each energy provider buys energy from the wholesale market (the generators) and then re-sells it to consumers (homeowners, renters, and businesses).

In most cases, the consumer, the homeowner, renter, or business, signs a contract with an energy provider for a specific energy plan. The basic energy plan details the rate class, the energy rate per kWh, the contract term length (6, 12, 24, 36 months), and other contract terms like cancellation fee policy.

What is energy choice?

Energy choice, also known as energy market deregulation, allows Dayton business owners to select their energy supplier. Ohio has been a deregulated market since January 1, 2001.

Dayton Commercial Electricity

Energy spend can be a significant line item on your businesses operating budget. In addition to investing in energy efficiency you can save money on your energy bills by shopping business energy suppliers and finding the lowest rate possible.

Energy pricing vary greatly based on how much energy your business uses, market conditions, and numerous other factors. It can get complex quickly.

You can quickly search energy rates for your business here. Our system combines market data and your business energy usage to find you the lowest rate possible.

Switch Electricity Providers in Dayton

Finding a new electricity provider in Dayton is simple with EnergyBot. Follow these simple steps to get the lowest electricity rate in Dayton.

Step 1: Shop Dayton electric companies and prices

Enter your zip code at the top of this page and you can quickly see plans from the top Dayton electric companies. For even better pricing use our data linking tool to pull in your historic usage from your utility.

Step 2: Review the plan details

Energy plans often have long confusing contracts. We don't like teaser rates and tricky terms, so we filter out the plans that trick customers into bill spikes. Each plan you see on our site has plan details. This breaks down the most important information about the plan into a way that is easy to understand.

Step 3: Confirm the switch to a new energy provider

Once you have decided on a new energy plan for your home business just follow the prompts to confirm. Once you're done, we give you dashboard to see the status of your contract.

Types of Energy Plans in Dayton

Dayton energy providers offer rates and plans with a range of options and terms. While you will see many types of plans for the most part they are in two categories: fixed-rate and variable rate.

Fixed-Rate Electricity Plans in Dayton

Fixed-rate plans will have a set price for the term of the contract. Regardless of weather, natural events, or market volatility, your rate will not change. In most cases, fixed-rate plans have a term length of 6, 12, 24, or 36 months. We recommend fixed-rate plans for most customers.

Variable-Rate Electricity Plans Dayton

Variable-rate plan rates may change on a monthly basis based on market factors. Variable-rate plans offer more flexibility but present more volatility in pricing. Price changes may impact your monthly electricity bill in the form of price hikes. In most cases, we do not recommend variable-rate plans.

Dayton Commercial Electric Rates

Rates updated daily

Provider
Term
Rate
AP Gas & Electric
1 month
5.22¢
AP Gas & Electric
6 months
6.27¢
AP Gas & Electric
3 months
6.29¢
AP Gas & Electric
12 months
6.49¢
AP Gas & Electric
9 months
6.58¢

bout Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, also known as the Gem City, is located north of Cincinnati in the Miami Valley. The city was founded in April 1796 by 12 settlers known as the Thompson Party and officially incorporated in 1805. As of the 2017 census, the city had a total population of 140,371.

Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation; the city was once home of Wilbur and Orville Wright, better known as the Wright Brothers. The city is also home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

Dayton Energy Profile

Dayton’s economy is primarily supported by manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and services. The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is Dayton’s largest employer, with more than 20,000 employees.

Another prominent driver in Dayton’s economy is healthcare. Hospitals in the Dayton area have an estimated combined employment of nearly 32,000 people with an economic impact of almost $7 billion.