Ohio Edison Company Rate Selection Guide
Ohio Edison is a FirstEnergy electric distribution utility serving about 1.07 million customers in northeast and central Ohio. It offers My Account billing data, smart-meter interval data via HAN devices and the Home Energy Analyzer, and robust supplier/third-party access through EDI and the SU-MR portal, but does not offer Green Button or a public API. Ohio is deregulated, so customers can shop for a competitive generation supplier under Energy Choice Ohio.
Ohio Edison Company Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate GS - General Service | commercial | Customer charge + delivery per kWh + riders; generation via SSO (GS Rider GEN ~9.3786 cents/kWh, Jun 2026) or supplier | Small commercial under ~15 kW (offices, retail, restaurants) |
| Rate GP - General Purpose | commercial | Customer charge + demand charge ($/kW) + delivery energy + riders; generation via SSO PTC or supplier | Medium commercial / light industrial ~15-500 kW |
| Rate GT - General Transmission | industrial | Customer + demand ($/kW, possible ratchet) + energy + riders; generation via SSO or supplier | Large industrial over ~500 kW at primary/transmission voltage |
| Standard Service Offer (PTC) | commercial | Residential PTC ~10.83 cents/kWh (Jun 2026); GS Rider GEN ~9.3786 cents/kWh | Customers not shopping for a competitive supplier |
Market Overview
Ohio is a deregulated electricity market. Ohio Edison provides regulated distribution service; generation is competitive. Customers can take the utility's Standard Service Offer (SSO, priced by auction and shown as the Price to Compare) or choose a competitive retail electric supplier through Energy Choice Ohio. PUCO regulates distribution rates.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Ohio Edison Company Data Access Guide →
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Options
Many Ohio municipalities and counties run opt-out governmental aggregation programs that negotiate generation pricing on behalf of residents and small businesses in Ohio Edison territory.
Current Rate Schedules
Ohio Edison bills separate regulated delivery (distribution + transmission + riders, set in the PUCO tariff) from generation, which is either the SSO Price to Compare or a competitive supplier rate. C&I service classes are Rate GS (small commercial, <15 kW), Rate GP (medium commercial, 15-500 kW, demand-based) and Rate GT (large, >500 kW). Verified generation figures: effective June 1, 2026 the residential Price to Compare rose to about 10.83 cents/kWh (from 9.97 cents/kWh), and the General Service Secondary Rider GEN is about 9.3786 cents/kWh; small-business GS generation rose about 6%. Exact per-unit distribution, transmission, and demand charges are published in the FirstEnergy Ohio tariff book.
Effective: June 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate GS - General Service (Secondary) | commercial | Small commercial customers with demand under approximately 15 kW (small retail, offices, restaurants). | Monthly customer charge plus volumetric distribution and transmission charges and bypassable/non-bypassable riders. Generation is either the SSO Price to Compare (General Service Secondary Rider GEN ~9.3786 cents/kWh effective June 1, 2026) or a competitive supplier rate. See the Ohio tariff book for exact delivery per-kWh charges. | — |
| Rate GP - General Purpose (Primary) | commercial | Medium commercial customers with demand of roughly 15-500 kW (most commercial buildings, light industrial). | Customer charge plus a demand charge ($/kW) and distribution/transmission energy charges, with riders. Generation via SSO Price to Compare or a competitive supplier. Demand charges make peak management material. Exact per-kW and per-kWh figures are in the Ohio tariff book. | — |
| Rate GT - General Transmission | industrial | Large customers with demand over approximately 500 kW, often served at primary or transmission voltage. | Demand-driven structure with customer, demand ($/kW, possible ratchet), and energy charges plus riders; generation via SSO or competitive supplier. Large customers may negotiate reasonable arrangements or economic development rates. Exact charges are in the Ohio tariff book. | — |
| Standard Service Offer (Price to Compare) | commercial | Default generation for non-shopping customers across all classes. | Auction-based generation rate shown as the Price to Compare. Residential PTC ~10.83 cents/kWh effective June 1, 2026 (up from 9.97 cents/kWh); GS Secondary Rider GEN ~9.3786 cents/kWh. Customers may instead choose a competitive supplier. | — |
| Rate STL - Street Lighting | commercial | Municipal and private street and area lighting systems. | Fixture/lamp-based charges per the Ohio tariff book; not a typical C&I metered class. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Small commercial business
Offices, retail, and restaurants with demand under ~15 kW.
Rate GS fits small commercial loads with a simple customer-plus-energy delivery structure; the main savings lever is shopping generation against the GS Rider GEN price (~9.3786 cents/kWh).
- Shop competitive suppliers at energychoice.ohio.gov
- Enroll in eBill and use the Home Energy Analyzer
- Check for local governmental aggregation programs
Medium commercial / light industrial
Commercial buildings and light industrial with demand roughly 15-500 kW.
Rate GP introduces demand charges, so peak management plus competitive generation procurement drive the biggest savings.
- Reduce peak demand (stagger equipment, demand controllers, storage)
- Lock a fixed or block-and-index generation contract
- Verify primary-voltage service for lower delivery rates
Large industrial / high-load facility
Manufacturing and large facilities over ~500 kW at primary/transmission voltage.
Rate GT is demand-driven with possible ratchets; large loads benefit most from peak management, competitive supply, and negotiated arrangements.
- Run a supplier RFP for generation and consider load aggregation
- Manage demand ratchets and power factor (>0.90)
- Explore reasonable arrangements / economic development rates
Multi-site portfolio / energy-managed accounts
Customers with several Ohio Edison accounts or working with a broker/consultant.
Aggregating multiple sites improves competitive supplier pricing versus the default SSO; consultants can pull interval data via the SU-MR portal or EDI once authorized.
- Authorize your consultant via LOA / Third-Party Data Access
- Aggregate accounts for better supplier bids
- Benchmark each site's PTC by class before contracting
Historical Rate Trends
Distribution rates are set through PUCO tariff proceedings, while the SSO Price to Compare resets on the auction cycle and several riders update on fixed dates. Generation prices have risen into mid-2026 on higher capacity prices, gas volatility, and data-center demand.
June 1, 2026
Residential Price to Compare rose to about 10.83 cents/kWh (from 9.97 cents/kWh), a roughly 13% increase in the residential Rider GEN; General Service Secondary generation rose about 6% to ~9.3786 cents/kWh.
+8.6%April 1, 2026
Non-Market-Based Services Rider (Rider NMB) rates updated for FirstEnergy's three Ohio operating companies across RS, GS, GP, GSU, and GT schedules.
rider resetOverall trend: Generation (SSO/PTC) rising in 2026; delivery riders (e.g., Rider NMB) reset periodically.
Next expected change: Future SSO auction results will reset the Price to Compare; bypassable riders (e.g., Rider GEN) and non-market riders update on their scheduled dates.
Cost Optimization Strategies
In a deregulated market, the biggest Ohio Edison C&I levers are shopping competitive generation against the Price to Compare, managing demand on Rate GP/GT, fitting the right rate class, and using FirstEnergy economic-development and efficiency programs.
Shop generation against the Price to Compare
For: All C&I classes
Compare competitive supplier offers (fixed, index, or block-and-index) against the current SSO Price to Compare for your class. With the PTC up June 1, 2026, shopping or aggregation can lock budget certainty and often beat the default rate.
Manage peak demand on GP/GT
For: Rate GP and GT (15 kW+)
Demand charges are based on peak (often 15-minute) demand. Staggering startups, load shedding, demand controllers, and storage can lower the billed kW, especially where ratchets apply.
Confirm correct rate class and voltage
For: All C&I accounts
Verify GS vs. GP vs. GT fit by demand level and service voltage; primary/transmission service can carry lower delivery rates for qualifying loads.
Use economic development and efficiency programs
For: Large / expanding C&I
Explore FirstEnergy's Job Retention Rate, Economic Development Rider, reasonable arrangements, and efficiency rebates when expanding or upgrading equipment.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Ohio Edison Company interval data →
Deregulated Market Shopping
Ohio Edison customers can buy generation from a competitive retail electric supplier under Energy Choice Ohio while Ohio Edison continues to deliver. The alternative is the utility's Standard Service Offer, whose generation rate is the Price to Compare. Distribution charges are unaffected by the supplier choice.
How to Compare Ohio Edison Company Suppliers
- 01Find your class Price to Compare (residential ~10.83 cents/kWh, GS Rider GEN ~9.3786 cents/kWh as of June 2026)
- 02Compare certified supplier offers at energychoice.ohio.gov
- 03For C&I, run a supplier RFP and aggregate multiple sites for better pricing
- 04Enroll with the chosen supplier; delivery service stays with Ohio Edison
Contract Terms for Ohio Edison Company Supply Agreements
- Fixed, variable, index, or block-and-index generation pricing
- C&I terms commonly 12-60 months
- Watch enrollment/cancellation and early-termination terms
- Distribution (delivery) charges are unchanged by the supplier choice
Common Pitfalls When Shopping Ohio Edison Company Rates
- Compare supplier offers against the current Price to Compare, not last year's
- Variable-rate plans can spike after introductory periods
- Confirm whether monthly fees or termination penalties apply
- Governmental aggregation may already cover small accounts (opt-out)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my business get interval (15-minute) electricity data from Ohio Edison?▾
Yes, but not through self-service Green Button. Ohio Edison's smart meters support interval data. Customers can see billing-level interval trends in the Home Energy Analyzer or get near real-time data via a HAN device. For 15- or 30-minute historical interval data, an authorized supplier or service provider pulls it through the SU-MR portal, EDI 814HU/867HU, or the StS HIU system-to-system platform, using EDI-implied authorization or a customer LOA.
Does Ohio Edison support Green Button or a public API?▾
No. Ohio Edison is not in the Green Button Alliance directory and offers no Green Button Download/Connect My Data and no public REST API. Third-party programmatic access is through the SU-MR portal, ANSI X12 EDI, or StS HIU, all of which require supplier/third-party registration and customer authorization.
How does a consultant or aggregator get authorized to pull our usage data?▾
A PUCO-certified supplier can use EDI-implied authorization for its own retail customers. Otherwise, register through FirstEnergy's Third-Party Data Access portal (W-9 and NDA), then attach a signed Letter of Authorization that names the data, date range, and recipient. Individual data needs an LOA; aggregated/anonymous data does not. Fees may apply.
Which rate class applies to a commercial or industrial account?▾
Ohio Edison's main classes are Rate GS (General Service, small commercial under ~15 kW), Rate GP (General Purpose, medium commercial 15-500 kW, with demand charges), and Rate GT (General Transmission, large customers over 500 kW served at primary/transmission voltage). The bill separates regulated delivery (distribution, transmission, riders) from generation, which is either the SSO Price to Compare or a competitive supplier rate. See the Ohio tariff book for exact per-unit charges.
What is the Price to Compare and can we shop for supply?▾
Yes. Ohio is deregulated. The Price to Compare (PTC) is the utility's default generation rate from the Standard Service Offer auction; you can buy generation from a competitive supplier instead. As of June 1, 2026 the residential PTC rose to about 10.83 cents/kWh (from 9.97 cents/kWh), and the General Service Secondary Rider GEN is about 9.3786 cents/kWh. Shop competitive offers at energychoice.ohio.gov and compare against the current PTC for your class.
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