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Duke Energy Ohio Rates in Dayton

Duke Energy Ohio provides electricity service to Dayton and the surrounding Ohio area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.

12.5¢/kWh

Electricity Rates in Dayton

12.5¢/kWh

Average residential rate

The average Dayton residential customer pays approximately 12.5¢ per kilowatt-hour. Your actual rate depends on your specific rate plan, usage tier, and time of use.

Duke Energy Ohio Rate Plans in Dayton

Dayton residents can choose from several Duke Energy Ohio rate plans. Your optimal choice depends on when you use electricity and your household's usage patterns.
PlanBase RatePeak HoursBest For
Rate RS, Residential ServiceVariesN/ATypical residential customers with predictable energy usage.
Rate ORH, Optional Residential Service with Electric Space HeatingVariesN/AResidential customers who use electricity as their primary source of heating.
Rate TD-CPP, Optional Time-of-Day Rate with Critical Peak Pricing for Residential ServiceVariesVariesCustomers who can shift their electricity usage to off-peak hours to save money.
Rate TD, Optional Time-of-Day RateVariesVariesCustomers who want to save money by using electricity during off-peak hours.

Which plan is right for you?

Rate RS, Residential Service: Typical residential customers with predictable energy usage.

Rate ORH, Optional Residential Service with Electric Space Heating: Residential customers who use electricity as their primary source of heating.

Rate TD-CPP, Optional Time-of-Day Rate with Critical Peak Pricing for Residential Service: Customers who can shift their electricity usage to off-peak hours to save money.

*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at duke-energy.com.*

What to Expect on Your Dayton Electric Bill

Dayton's climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.

Seasonal Patterns

SeasonTypical Bill RangePrimary Driver
Summer (Jun-Aug)$150-$300Air conditioning
Winter (Dec-Feb)$80-$180Heating
Spring/Fall$70-$120Baseline usage

Dayton-Specific Factors

Extreme Weather and Seasonal Demand: Dayton experiences a full range of seasons, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. This leads to significant peaks in energy demand for heating and cooling. Major weather events, such as storms and heatwaves, can also damage infrastructure and increase operational costs for the utility, which are then passed on to customers.
Grid Modernization and Infrastructure Investment: Duke Energy Ohio is actively investing in modernizing the electric grid to improve reliability and accommodate new technologies. These long-term investments, including the deployment of a 'smart grid,' are funded through rate adjustments, leading to higher costs for consumers in the short term.
Regional Energy Market Dynamics: The cost of electricity in Dayton is influenced by the broader PJM Interconnection market, which is seeing price pressure from the retirement of older power plants (like coal) and the rapid growth of energy-intensive data centers in Ohio. This supply and demand imbalance contributes to rising wholesale energy prices.

*Bill estimates based on average Dayton household usage of 1,100 kWh/month.*

Energy Tips for Dayton Residents

Local insights to help manage your Duke Energy Ohio bill

    Bill Assistance Programs in Dayton

    If you're struggling to pay your Duke Energy Ohio bill, these programs may help

    Duke Energy Ohio Programs

    • Duke Energy Customer Assistance Program: Provides qualifying customers a flat monthly credit of up to $42 for up to 12 months to make monthly bills more manageable.Call Contact Duke Energy customer service at 800.544.6900 for more information.

    Dayton & County Programs

    • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): A federally funded program that provides eligible Ohioans assistance with their home energy bills. This one-time benefit is applied directly to the customer’s utility bill or bulk fuel bill.| To apply online, visit development.ohio.gov or call (800) 282-0880.
    • Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP): Helps Ohioans afford utility bills through income-based subsidies. Households enrolled in PIPP Plus pay a percentage of their income for their electric and gas bills.| To apply online, visit development.ohio.gov or call (800) 282-0880.
    • Winter Crisis Program: A special component of HEAP that provides assistance once per heating season to eligible households that are disconnected, threatened with disconnection, or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel.| Contact your local Community Action Agency.
    • Summer Crisis Program: Provides a one-time benefit to eligible low-income households with an elderly member (60 years or older), or a household that can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member's health. The program typically runs from July 1 to September 30.| Contact your local Community Action Agency.

    How to Apply

    1. Contact Duke Energy Ohio customer service
    2. Gather required documentation (proof of income, ID)
    3. Complete the application form
    4. Submit and wait for approval

    Dayton Rate History

    Duke Energy Ohio rates in Dayton have changed over the past several years:

    Recent Changes

    Recent rate adjustments have been approved by the state utility commission.

    Duke Energy Ohio Service Area in Dayton

    Duke Energy Ohio serves Dayton and surrounding areas in Ohio.

    Counties Served:

      Neighborhoods Served:

      CincinnatiHamiltonMiddletownFairfieldMason

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