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Compare Cleveland, Ohio electricity companies, current Illuminating Company supply rates, electricity plans, contract terms, renewable options and fees. Learn how to compare competitive suppliers before choosing a plan.
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Rates, supplier availability, fees and promotional offers vary by ZIP code, utility territory and electricity usage. Review the current supplier offer and terms before enrolling.
11.16¢
Illuminating Company Price to Compare*
8.29¢+
Example competitive offers*
1,000 kWh
Common comparison usage
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Which Cleveland electricity plan is right for you?
The lowest advertised rate isn't necessarily the lowest-cost plan. Compare the complete supplier offer against your expected electricity usage.
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Fixed-rate contracts can provide more predictable supply pricing during the contract period.
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Cleveland-area shoppers can find competitive plans with renewable-energy content, including 100% renewable offers.
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Compare plans at 1,000 and 2,000 kWh because a plan's effective cost can change with usage.
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Cleveland electricity rates
Compare Cleveland electricity providers and rates
These are representative residential competitive supplier offers currently displayed in the Ohio Energy Choice comparison database for The Illuminating Company territory. Prices shown represent the electricity supply portion of the bill. Utility delivery charges are separate.
● Rate snapshot: August 2026
| Provider | Example offer | Rate* | Term | Supply at 1,000 kWh* | Type | Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Public Power
Competitive supplier
|
Fixed residential offer |
8.29¢
/kWh
|
Verify current term | ~$82.90 | Fixed | Verify offer |
|
Direct Energy
|
Fixed residential offer |
12.29¢
/kWh
|
18 months | ~$122.90 | Fixed | 0% |
|
Brighten Energy
|
100% renewable fixed offer |
10.19¢
/kWh
|
18 months | ~$101.90 | Fixed | 100% |
|
Dynegy Energy Services
|
Fixed residential offer |
10.29¢
/kWh
|
36 months | ~$102.90 | Fixed | 0% |
|
APG&E
|
Fixed residential offer |
10.68¢
/kWh
|
26 months | ~$106.80 | Fixed | 0% |
|
Energy Harbor
|
Fixed residential offer |
8.59¢
/kWh
|
18 months | ~$85.90 | Fixed | 0% |
|
CleanSky Energy
|
Renewable/fixed offers vary |
Check ZIP
|
Varies | ZIP dependent | Fixed | Varies |
*Rates are representative snapshots from the Ohio Energy Choice comparison database for The Illuminating Company residential territory. The Illuminating Company's residential Price to Compare is 11.16¢/kWh for the generation supply portion from July 1 through September 30, 2026. Supplier prices, eligibility, fees and availability can change. Delivery, distribution and transmission charges are separate. Always compare the current supplier offer with your actual bill and review the complete terms before enrolling.
Popular Cleveland plans
Compare plans by price, term and renewable content
Cleveland electricity shoppers should look beyond the headline cents-per-kWh price and compare contract length, cancellation fees, monthly charges and renewable content.
Public Power
Fixed residential offer
8.29¢
per kWh*
Verify
Term
Fixed
Rate type
Varies
Renewable
- Current Illuminating Company territory offer
- Fixed-rate structure
- Lowest displayed example rate in the snapshot
- Confirm current terms before enrollment
Energy Harbor
Fixed residential offer
8.59¢
per kWh*
18 mo.
Term
Fixed
Rate type
0%
Renewable
- Competitive supplier offer
- Fixed-rate structure
- No monthly fee shown in the listing snapshot
- Check cancellation terms before enrolling
Brighten Energy
100% renewable fixed offer
10.19¢
per kWh*
18 mo.
Term
Fixed
Rate type
100%
Renewable
- 100% renewable-energy content
- Fixed-rate structure
- 18-month example term
- Compare complete supplier terms
APG&E
Fixed residential offer
10.68¢
per kWh*
26 mo.
Term
Fixed
Rate type
0%
Renewable
- Competitive supplier offer
- Fixed-rate structure
- Longer contract term
- Confirm current cancellation terms
Cleveland electricity guide
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How to choose the best electricity plan
Cleveland electricity shoppers should compare a supplier's generation price with the Price to Compare on their Illuminating Company bill. The supplier does not replace the utility's delivery service.
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500 kWh
Lower-usage household
Apartments and smaller homes may use less electricity. Check monthly charges because they can have a larger effect at low usage.
1,000 kWh
Common comparison level
1,000 kWh is commonly used when comparing Ohio electricity offers, but your actual household usage may be very different.
2,000 kWh
Higher-usage home
Larger homes and electric heating or cooling can substantially increase annual electricity consumption.
Winter
Watch electric heating
Cleveland winters can increase electricity usage substantially in homes using electric furnaces, heat pumps or supplemental electric heat.
Understand your bill
What determines your Cleveland electric bill?
The competitive supplier rate is only one component of what you ultimately pay.
Electricity supply
This is the generation or supply portion that competitive electricity suppliers price in the Ohio Energy Choice marketplace.
Illuminating Company delivery
The Illuminating Company handles regulated distribution and delivery charges for customers in its applicable service territory.
Supplier fees
Monthly charges, early termination fees and other plan-specific terms can affect the total cost of a competitive electricity plan.
Before you switch
Five things to check before choosing a plan
Compare the supplier's generation rate against the Illuminating Company Price to Compare shown on your bill.
Check whether the plan lasts 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 or another number of months.
Check the cancellation fee before enrolling, particularly if you may move during the contract.
A lower cents-per-kWh price can be offset by a recurring monthly charge.
Cleveland service areas
Electricity providers by Cleveland area
Supplier availability can vary by address and utility territory. Enter your ZIP code to check the plans available to your home.
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Cleveland electricity FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Important things to know before switching electricity suppliers in Cleveland, Ohio.
What are the best electricity providers in Cleveland?
Cleveland-area customers may find offers from
suppliers such as Public Power, APG&E, Brighten
Energy, Energy Harbor, AEP Energy, Direct Energy,
Dynegy and other certified competitive retail
electric suppliers. The best option depends on
your address, usage and plan terms.
What is the current electricity rate in Cleveland?
The Illuminating Company's residential Price to
Compare for the generation supply portion of the
bill is 11.16¢ per kWh from July 1
through September 30, 2026. Competitive supplier
offers can be above or below that benchmark.
Does Cleveland have deregulated electricity?
Ohio has a competitive retail electricity market.
Eligible customers can select a competitive
electricity supplier while the local utility
continues to provide regulated delivery service.
Does The Illuminating Company choose my electricity supplier?
The Illuminating Company operates the electric
delivery system and provides standard service for
customers who do not select an alternative
supplier. Eligible customers can compare
competitive supplier offers separately.
What is The Illuminating Company Price to Compare?
The Price to Compare is the benchmark generation
supply price shown on an Illuminating Company
customer's bill. Competitive supplier offers
should be compared against this amount.
Is the cheapest cents-per-kWh rate always best?
No. Check monthly fees, contract length, early
termination fees, renewable content and other
plan-specific charges. Your actual bill also
includes utility delivery charges.
Should I choose a fixed-rate electricity plan?
Fixed-rate plans can provide more predictable
supply pricing during the contract. However,
cancellation fees and contract length should be
considered before enrolling.
Electricity pricing disclosure: Rates shown on this page are representative August 2026 market snapshots and can change frequently. The Illuminating Company's 11.16¢/kWh Price to Compare applies to the generation supply portion for July 1 through September 30, 2026. Competitive supplier rates vary by ZIP code, eligibility, contract, fees and plan terms. Supplier rates do not represent the complete delivered electricity bill. Distribution, transmission, taxes and other utility charges may apply. Always review the current supplier offer and applicable terms before enrolling.