{"id":259,"date":"2018-07-01T06:12:53","date_gmt":"2018-07-01T11:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=259"},"modified":"2018-06-28T13:16:27","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T18:16:27","slug":"updating-12-month-electricity-rate-aep-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/updating-12-month-electricity-rate-aep-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"Updating the Best 12-Month Electricity Rate for AEP Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-128\" style=\"width: 375px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Happy-couple-bills-833134768-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Tracking electricity rate price trends can help you save money on your family\u2019s electricity usage.\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Happy-couple-bills-833134768-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Happy-couple-bills-833134768-1-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Happy-couple-bills-833134768-1-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Happy-couple-bills-833134768-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Happy-couple-bills-833134768-1.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><center><em>AEP Ohio electricity rates and prices change every few month. That\u2019s why tracking the trend can save you money on your family\u2019s electricity usage.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How does a fixed-rate electric plan save you money with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/electricity-rates\/aep\">AEP Ohio<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s understandable to feel like you don\u2019t want to be tied down by a long-term contract with an electric supplier. But when you consider the high price you\u2019re paying, you may reconsider your affinity for freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Fixed-rate electric plans save you money by locking in a cheap rate which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/resources\/high-ohio-electricity-bill\">lowers your electric bill<\/a> and provides consistent pricing for an entire year. Variable rates may seem appealing with a low introductory rate but after the first month ends, your rates fluctuate and tend to be more expensive over time.<\/p>\n<h3>How electric rates have changed in six months for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/resources\/understanding-your-aep-ohio-bill\">AEP Ohio<\/a> costumers in Columbus.<\/h3>\n<p>Last January, we wrote about the best 12-month rate for AEP Ohio (Check out that post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/26\/12-moth-rate-aep-ohio-customers\/\">here<\/a>.) At the time, the <strong>Public Power 12-month fixed rate<\/strong> plan had the cheapest rate at 5.9 cents per kWh.<\/p>\n<p>Six months later, the same plan has increased by 5%! Currently at 6.2 cents per kWh, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/plans\/public-power\/details\/12-month-fixed\"><strong>Public Power 12-month fixed<\/strong><\/a> plan continues to delivers a solid electric rate. But the change in price over only six months\u2019 time clearly demonstrates that rates are trending upwards. This is precisely why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/resources\/ohio-electricity-choice\">choosing an electric plan<\/a> with a fixed-rate will save you money long-term.<\/p>\n<h3>Compare 12-month fixed rate plans to find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/electricity-rates\">cheapest rate<\/a> in Columbus.<\/h3>\n<p>The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/outlooks\/steo\/report\/electricity.php\">electric prices will continue to increase <\/a>through 2019. That means it\u2019s a great time to compare plans, find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/read-reviews\">best electric provider in Columbus<\/a>, and lock-in a low rate.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, the cheapest rate among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/electricity-rates\/ohio\/columbus\">Columbus electric suppliers<\/a>, you want the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/plans\/direct-energy\/details\/live-brighter-12\"><strong>Direct Energy Live Brighter 12<\/strong><\/a> plan, which provides electricity at 5.9 cents per kWh. With the average home using about 895 kWh per month, <strong>Direct Energy<\/strong> saves you $26.85 per month and $322.20 per year compared to <strong>Public Power<\/strong>. And when you compare it to other plans in the area, <strong>Direct Energy<\/strong> could save you as much as 14% on electricity.<\/p>\n<p>With its price set at 6.7 cents per kWh, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/plans\/constellation\/details\/12-month-green-electricity-plan\"><strong>Constellation 12-month green electricity plan<\/strong> <\/a> may not compete as one of the cheapest rates in Columbus, but the plan\u2019s electricity is 100% generated by wind turbines, making it an enticing option for eco-conscious consumers seeking options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/resources\/ohio-green-energy-requirements\">green energy in Ohio<\/a>. Consumers should be aware, however, that <strong>Constellation<\/strong> does assess a $25 cancellation fee. Neither <strong>Direct Energy<\/strong> and <strong>Public Power <\/strong>plans, on the other hand, require cancellation fees.<\/p>\n<h3>Save money when you use Ohio Energy Ratings to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/ohio-apples-to-apples-electricity-rate-comparison\">compare electric plans apples-to-apples<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t let your fear of commitment lead to a high electric bill. Before rates increase again, use Ohio Energy Ratings to compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/ohio-electricity-rates-by-city\">Ohio electricity rates<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/resources\/ohio-electricity-switching-rules\">switch electric suppliers<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p>See for yourself how the plans detailed here compare to other options in Columbus. Visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/electricity-rates\">https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/electricity-rates<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How does a fixed-rate electric plan save you money with AEP Ohio? 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