Toledo Edison Rate Selection Guide
The Toledo Edison Company, a FirstEnergy subsidiary, delivers electricity to about 316,000 customers in northwest Ohio. As an Ohio IOU in a deregulated supply market, it provides regulated distribution under P.U.C.O. tariffs while customers shop for generation supply (Energy Choice Ohio). Suppliers and authorized third parties access 15-minute interval data via the SU-MR portal, StS HIU integration, and NAESB EDI 814HU/867HU transactions.
Toledo Edison Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate GS | commercial | Customer charge + per-kWh distribution (per P.U.C.O. tariff) + competitive supply | Small commercial under ~15 kW |
| Rate GP | commercial | Customer + demand $/kW + per-kWh distribution (per P.U.C.O. tariff) + supply | Medium commercial ~15-500 kW |
| GS-Large / Transmission | industrial | Demand-dominated distribution with voltage discounts (per P.U.C.O. tariff) + supply | Large C&I above ~500 kW |
| SSO Price to Compare | commercial | Auction-set; residential 11.00¢/kWh (Jun 2026) | Default supply benchmark to beat when shopping |
Market Overview
Ohio is a retail-choice state. Toledo Edison provides regulated distribution under its P.U.C.O. tariff while generation supply is competitive. Customers choose a CRES or take the default Standard Service Offer; the SSO 'Price to Compare' is set by competitive auction (Energy Choice Ohio).
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Toledo Edison Data Access Guide →
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Options
Many Ohio municipalities and counties run opt-out governmental aggregation programs that negotiate group supply rates for residents and small businesses.
Current Rate Schedules
Ohio is deregulated, so a Toledo Edison bill splits into regulated PUCO distribution charges and a competitive generation-supply charge. The default Standard Service Offer 'Price to Compare' is set by competitive auction: verified residential PTC is 11.00¢/kWh (Jun 1-30, 2026), 9.99¢ (Apr-May 2026), and 9.69¢ (Jan-Mar 2026). Distribution charges are set under Toledo Edison's P.U.C.O. tariff; PUCO ordered a distribution-rate update in early 2026 and FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities filed a three-year rate plan in May 2026. Commercial/industrial distribution rates (GS, GP, GS-Large, GSU) are demand-driven; specific per-kWh and per-kW charges are in the tariff book.
Effective: June 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate GS — General Service (Small Commercial) | commercial | Small commercial customers, typically demand under ~15 kW. | Monthly customer charge + per-kWh distribution; minimal/no demand charge. Supply via CRES or SSO Price to Compare. Charges per P.U.C.O. tariff. | — |
| Rate GP — General Service (Medium Commercial) | commercial | Medium commercial customers, roughly 15-500 kW demand. | Customer charge + demand charge ($/kW) + per-kWh distribution. Supply via CRES or SSO. Charges per P.U.C.O. tariff. | — |
| General Service — Large / Transmission | industrial | Large commercial and industrial loads (above ~500 kW), including transmission-voltage service. | Demand-dominated charges with voltage-level discounts; competitive supply. Charges per P.U.C.O. tariff. | — |
| Rate GSU — General Service Unmetered | commercial | Unmetered loads such as traffic signals, street/area lighting, and small fixed loads. | Flat per-device/per-kWh charges based on connected load. Charges per P.U.C.O. tariff. | — |
| Standard Service Offer (Price to Compare) | commercial | Default competitive generation supply for customers who do not choose a CRES. | Auction-set generation rate. Verified residential PTC: 11.00¢/kWh (Jun 2026); commercial PTC varies by class — confirm on bill / PUCO Apples to Apples. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Small commercial (Rate GS)
Small commercial accounts should focus on shopping competitive supply against the Price to Compare.
GS has little/no demand charge, so the supply rate is the dominant variable cost.
- Compare CRES offers to the SSO Price to Compare
- Lock a fixed rate to hedge auction volatility
- Check for community (CCA) aggregation pricing
Medium commercial (Rate GP)
Medium commercial accounts carry demand charges — manage peak kW and shop supply.
GP demand charges ($/kW) make peak management as important as the supply rate.
- Track and shave monthly peak demand
- Obtain interval data via a supplier/CSP for analysis
- Compare CRES fixed offers to the PTC
Large industrial / transmission
Large loads should optimize voltage level, capacity (PLC), and demand response.
Demand and capacity charges dominate; transmission-voltage service and PLC management drive savings.
- Manage coincident peak to lower PLC/capacity costs
- Evaluate transmission-voltage service discounts
- Enroll flexible load in PJM demand response via a CSP
Suppliers, CSPs & consultants
Use SU-MR, StS HIU, or EDI 867HU for interval data; collect LOAs per account.
No public API; SU-MR/StS HIU/EDI are the standardized interval-data channels and require registration plus LOAs.
- Register with Supplier Services and obtain SU-MR credentials
- Complete EDI testing for 814HU/867HU
- Maintain valid customer LOAs (1-3 year terms)
Historical Rate Trends
Toledo Edison's competitive SSO Price to Compare resets periodically by auction, while distribution rates are set in PUCO rate cases. PUCO ordered a distribution-rate update in early 2026, and FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities filed a three-year rate plan (TYRP) with PUCO in May 2026.
January 1, 2026
Residential SSO Price to Compare 9.69¢/kWh (Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2026).
9.69¢/kWhApril 1, 2026
Residential SSO Price to Compare rose to 9.99¢/kWh (Apr 1 - May 31, 2026).
+3.1%June 1, 2026
Residential SSO Price to Compare rose to 11.00¢/kWh (Jun 1 - 30, 2026).
+10.1%Overall trend: Supply (PTC) rising into mid-2026; distribution under PUCO-ordered review with a multi-year plan filed.
Next expected change: Next SSO Price-to-Compare auction reset; PUCO review of the filed three-year rate plan.
Cost Optimization Strategies
With distribution demand-driven and supply competitive, the biggest Toledo Edison cost levers are competitive supply shopping against the SSO Price to Compare and peak-demand management for GP and larger classes.
Competitive Supply Shopping
For: All C&I
Compare CRES offers to the SSO Price to Compare; lock a fixed rate to hedge auction volatility, or evaluate aggregation programs.
Peak Demand Management
For: Rate GP, GS-Large / Transmission
Reduce peak kW via load shifting, demand response, and storage to lower GP/GS-Large demand charges; manage PLC for capacity costs.
Interval Data for M&V
For: Suppliers, CSPs, and authorized consultants
Use SU-MR/StS HIU/EDI 867HU 15-minute data to verify savings, validate bills, and model demand-response participation.
Demand Response (PJM)
For: Flexible C&I loads
Enroll with a CSP to monetize curtailable load in PJM capacity/energy markets.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Toledo Edison interval data →
Deregulated Market Shopping
Commercial and industrial customers in Toledo Edison territory shop for the generation-supply portion of their bill from a Certified Retail Electric Supplier (CRES), while Toledo Edison continues regulated distribution. The default Standard Service Offer 'Price to Compare' is the benchmark to beat.
How to Compare Toledo Edison Suppliers
- 01Find your Price to Compare on your bill or the PUCO Apples to Apples chart
- 02Compare CRES offers (fixed vs. variable) against the PTC
- 03For larger loads, solicit custom commercial quotes
- 04Enroll; the supplier coordinates the switch with Toledo Edison
Contract Terms for Toledo Edison Supply Agreements
- Fixed-rate terms commonly 6-36 months (longer for large C&I)
- Variable/index products track wholesale markets
- Review early-termination fees and auto-renewal terms
Common Pitfalls When Shopping Toledo Edison Rates
- Variable-rate teaser pricing that resets after the intro term
- Monthly fees that raise the effective rate
- Auto-renewal into higher month-to-month pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my business pull 15-minute interval data from Toledo Edison?▾
Yes, but not via self-serve portal export. A licensed supplier or authorized third party (CSP/consultant with an LOA) can pull 15-minute interval data through the SU-MR portal, StS HIU integration, or EDI 867HU. Customers can also request raw CSV interval data directly from customer service (1-800-633-4766).
How does a consultant get authorized for our usage data?▾
The consultant obtains a signed Letter of Authorization (LOA) from you and submits it to FirstEnergy Supplier Services (document upload or contact form). After 5-10 business days of processing, they access your data via the SU-MR portal. LOAs are typically valid 1-3 years.
Is Toledo Edison's price regulated?▾
Only distribution is regulated by PUCO. Ohio is a retail-choice state: the generation-supply portion is competitive. You can choose a Certified Retail Electric Supplier (CRES) or take the default Standard Service Offer, whose Price to Compare is set by auction and changes periodically.
What is the current Price to Compare?▾
For residential default service, the Price to Compare is 11.00¢/kWh effective June 1-30, 2026 (up from 9.99¢ in April-May 2026 and 9.69¢ in January-March 2026). It is reset by competitive auction and varies by customer class; confirm your exact figure on your bill.
Which rate schedules apply to commercial and industrial accounts?▾
Small commercial uses Rate GS (General Service, demand under ~15 kW); medium commercial uses Rate GP (General Purpose, ~15-500 kW); larger loads use General Service Large / General Service – Transmission. Unmetered loads use GSU. See Toledo Edison's P.U.C.O. tariff for current charges.
Does Toledo Edison support Green Button or a public API?▾
No. There is no Green Button download/Connect My Data and no public REST API. Programmatic access is via NAESB EDI (814HU/867HU), the StS HIU integration, or the SU-MR portal — all requiring supplier/CSP registration.
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