Energy Harbor, formerly known as FirstEnergy Solutions, has been serving retail electricity customers since 1997. They are a financially secure independent power producer and fully integrated retail energy provider focused on safe and best-in-class operations and financial performance. With its fleet of reliable generating resources, including substantial carbon-free generation, Energy Harbor is well positioned for long-term value creation and competitiveness in a low-carbon future and is focused on enabling a growing customer and stakeholder base to meet their environmental, social and sustainability goals.
The overall score for Energy Harbor is 3.85. Their best category was Products where they earned a score of 4.33, while their worst rating came in at 1.38 in Community. More detailed information on these ratings is available on our Energy Harbor Rating Detail page.
Energy Harbor earned a Silver Award in our most recent semi-annual rating process with an overall rating of 3.85
OH Energy Ratings's Silver Tier providers are tremendous Ohio electric companies. They all combine great customer service, lots of different plan offerings, and great communication from their companies to their customers and communities. If you select a plan from one of these providers you can be confident that you're selecting a great company with a good track record.
Rating Overall
3.85
Communications
2.71
Market Perception
4.22
Operations
3.56
Products
4.33
Energy Harbor Frequently Asked Questions
Ohio electricity deregulation, and Retail Electricity Providers can be complicated.
To answer your frequently asked questions about Energy Harbor read on.
What is the cheapest electricity plan that Energy Harbor has?
The cheapest Energy Harbor plan is Safe Harbor 12 with a rate starting at 7.19¢ per kWh. Customers of Energy Harbor can expect their average bill to fall around $72 per month on this plan.
This plan's early termination fee is $0.00. This is a 12 month plan.
What is the cheapest electricity plan that Energy Harbor has?
The cheapest Energy Harbor plan is Safe Harbor 12 with a rate starting at 7.19¢ per kWh. Customers of Energy Harbor can expect their average bill to fall around $72 per month on this plan.
This plan's early termination fee is $0.00. This is a 12 month plan.
Energy Harbor has a customer rating of 4.4/5.0 stars (this is out of 437 reviews). This score is calculated by averaging the total number of reviews in our website.
The monthly bill will vary by season (with the winter and summer seasons being the more expensive periods) and the size of your home. In 2022 in , Ohio, the average electricity plan rate is 8¢/kWh. On average, that means
A small home will use around 500kWh of energy times 8¢/kWh totalling $40 per month.
An average-sized home will use around 1000kWh of power times 8¢/kWh totalling $80 per month.
A large home will use around 2000kWh of power times 8¢/kWh totalling $160 per month.
You can price electricity plans in your area here.
Learn how to estimate your home's monthly kWh usage and cost. Then use it to shop the cheapest fixed rate plans!
We talk a lot about how switching your electricity plan can save you money over the price to compare. But, what if you want to know what you’re actually going to save? We’re not psychic, but we can at least get you close to an estimated amount. With a few quick calculations we can get you an idea of how many kWh your Ohio home uses.
Calculating Your kWh Usage
The easiest place to find your usage is on your monthly electric bill. Usually your utility provides 13 months of usage information on your bill. Of course, not everyone keeps their bills. But, you can you can get a rough estimate of your usage based on the square footage of your home. And while it's not precise, it will give you a "ball park" sense of your home's average usage.
According to the EIA, an average Ohio home uses on average about 879kWh per month. Remember that your usage may be lower or higher depending on your home's size and and your energy use. And we also know that the average square footage of a home in Ohio is about 1803 square feet.
By dividing the square footage by kWh used, we get a rough usage rate of 2.05 kWh per square foot. So, to estimate your usage, take the square footage of your home and divide it by 2.05.
Adding Up Your kWh Cost
Now that we have an estimated usage, we can figure out how much your bill might be. This is a lot easier to do. Simply take your estimated kWh use and multiply that by the current price to compare. For example, in the Ohio Edison territory that PTC is 9.83 cents per kWh ($0.0983). For example, if we use EIA's average Ohio home usage of 879 kWh, that gets us about $86.40.
But, this isn’t your entire bill. We have to include distribution charges. Ohio Edison imposes the same distribution charges on all customers in its territory, no matter who supplies your energy. That runs to about 3.72 cents per kWh ($0.0372). For our EIA average home example, that adds to $32.70.
Lastly, add up the supply and distribution charges. Our EIA example home is looking at a total monthly bill of roughly $119.10.
When you know your kWh usage, you can shop the best electricity suppliers for plans that work best for you!
But, Ohio Edison and other Ohio utilities periodically change their standard service offer rates. This will happen on October 1 and it's also likely these rates will rise. You can lock in a cheaper fixed rate on your monthly bills when you shop Ohio electricity rates that beat the standard service offer.
Electricity Rates That Can Save You Money
If you were to choose the 9 Month Power Plan from Constellation at just 6.39 cents per kWh, you’d only be paying 10.11 cents per kWh. For an average Ohio home, that’s roughly $88 per month. Alternatively, you could go with a longer plan like the Safe Harbor 18 plan from Energy Harbor. With their rate at 7.08 cents per kWh, that means your average monthly bill might only be around $94.
Any plan that is under the PTC rate can save you significant amounts of money on your electricity bill. Sure, $20 per month may not sound like a lot, but that’s $240 per year. Think about what you could do with an extra $240. To shop around for your next electricity rate, check out all the plans available at www.ohenergyratings.com
The cheapest electricity providers are offering plans with fixed rates that beat AES Ohio's PTC rate. Shop now to lock in a better deal and save!
Electricity rates in the AES Ohio area have dropped well below the price to compare. AES Ohio is still holding strong at 10.80 cents per kWh, despite other providers averaging rates that are almost half that. Yes, half.AES still hasn’t come down from its early summer price hikes. That means that now is great time to shop for a new plans. So, let’s go over the five cheapest electricity providers in Dayton.
Big Savings With Safe Harbor
You’ll notice that a lot of the cheapest plans come from the Energy Harbor. Their Safe Harbor plans do tend to be the cheapest on the market. Depending on the term length, their rates range roughly anywhere from 6.79-7.49 cents per kWh. There are no early termination fees for any of these plans. And that makes them a nice option if you find yourself needing to switch in the future.
9 Months of Inexpensive Electricity
Constellation is a great provider who we have spoken about before. Their 9 Month Home Power Plan is among the cheapest plans on the market right now. At just 6.99 cents per kWh, this plan only has a $25 cancellation fee if you find yourself needing to switch. For anyone looking to round out a lease, or for other shorter term needs, this is a great option.
Cheapest Providers,12 Month Electricity
APG&E isn’t the cheapest provider out there, but they are definitely cheaper than the price to compare. Their lowest plan, the TrueSimple 12, is just 7.20 cents per kWh. There is a $150 early termination fee. And, there's a $1.99 monthly recurring charge. Thankfully, compared to other monthly recurring charges, that is very low, but it is still important to remember. Lastly, APG&E offers rewards for customers that refer a friend to sign with them.
Stop dreading your AES Ohio electric bill! Shop the cheapest electricity providers and save now!
Cheapest Electricity Providers For Your Home
We haven’t gotten to talk about Rushmore Energy before, but they’re a very good option if you’re looking for a deal. Their Price Protect 12 plan is just 7.80 cents per kWh. This is higher than some other options but is still 3 cents lower than the AES Ohio price to compare. They do have a cancellation fee, but rather than imposing a flat fee, it’s $5 per the number of months you have left in your contract.
Our last collection of cheap plans comes from Direct Energy. Their Live Brighter collection comes in a variety of term lengths. They range in price from around 7.39 cents per kWh, to 7.59 cents per kWh. There are no cancellation fees associated with these plans, making them a great way to save money even if you aren’t sure how long you’ll want to keep the plan.
Save Money With the Cheapest Electricity Providers Today
This is a great time to try out a new provider if your AES Ohio bills are sky high. There are tons of great options across Ohio, with low electricity rates. These rates might not last much longer. So, take some time and shop the cheapest providers at www.ohenergyratings.com
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