Duke Energy Ohio Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for Duke Energy Ohio homes in Ohio. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 17.40¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +4.9%
- 201911.05¢
- 202314.73¢
- 202415.00¢
- 202516.83¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202617.40¢
Duke Energy Ohio delivers your power. You can buy the electricity from Duke Energy Ohio or from a supplier you choose. The average rate above is for homes that buy from Duke Energy Ohio.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (Rate RS) | None. Same price all day | $8.00 |
| Time of day with critical peak (TD-CPP) | Summer 2 to 8 pm weekdays; cheapest midnight to 5 am | $8.00 |
| Time of day, older plan (TD) | Summer 11 am to 8 pm weekdays | $17.50 |
Source: Duke Energy Ohio electric tariff, as of June 1, 2026.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- Monthly net metering. Extra power is credited at Duke's supply price (Rider RE), and you can ask for a refund of saved-up credit once a year.
Source: Duke Energy Ohio tariff, Rider NM.
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