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Last Updated:
06/01/2025

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Recommended Electricity Plans in the Switch Energy Area

6 Month Fixed Rate
6 Month Home Power Plan
  • 9.19 ¢/kwh
  • 12.1% under utility rate
    Compared to the current Duke Energy Ohio rate of 10.4500¢ / kwh
  • $0.00/mo.
     MRC
    The 'MRC' or 'Monthly Recurring Charge' is a fee that the provider will add to each of your bills in addition to the electric usage charges.
  • 6 month
  • Fixed Rate
6 Month Fixed Rate
TrueSimple 6
  • 9.52 ¢/kwh
  • 8.9% under utility rate
    Compared to the current Duke Energy Ohio rate of 10.4500¢ / kwh
  • $0.00/mo.
     MRC
    The 'MRC' or 'Monthly Recurring Charge' is a fee that the provider will add to each of your bills in addition to the electric usage charges.
  • 6 month
  • Fixed Rate
12 Month Fixed Rate
Fixed-Rate Electricity 12
  • 9.57 ¢/kwh
  • 8.4% under utility rate
    Compared to the current Duke Energy Ohio rate of 10.4500¢ / kwh
  • $0.00/mo.
     MRC
    The 'MRC' or 'Monthly Recurring Charge' is a fee that the provider will add to each of your bills in addition to the electric usage charges.
  • 12 month
  • Fixed Rate
18 Month Fixed Rate
Safe Harbor Value 18
  • 9.59 ¢/kwh
  • 8.2% under utility rate
    Compared to the current Duke Energy Ohio rate of 10.4500¢ / kwh
  • $0.00/mo.
     MRC
    The 'MRC' or 'Monthly Recurring Charge' is a fee that the provider will add to each of your bills in addition to the electric usage charges.
  • 18 month
  • Fixed Rate

Recommended Natural Gas Plans in the Switch Energy Area

12 Month Fixed Rate
Affordable Clean Gas 12
  • $0.625 /ccf
  • 17.2% under utility rate
    Compared to the current Duke rate of $0.7549 / ccf
  • $0.00/mo.
     MRC
    The 'MRC' or 'Monthly Recurring Charge' is a fee that the provider will add to each of your bills in addition to the gas usage charges.
  • 12 month
  • Fixed Rate
24 Month Fixed Rate
24 Month Fixed Rate
  • $0.599 /ccf
  • 20.7% under utility rate
    Compared to the current Duke rate of $0.7549 / ccf
  • $0.00/mo.
     MRC
    The 'MRC' or 'Monthly Recurring Charge' is a fee that the provider will add to each of your bills in addition to the gas usage charges.
  • 24 month
  • Fixed Rate
24 Month Fixed Rate
24 Month Fixed Rate
  • $0.599 /ccf
  • 20.7% under utility rate
    Compared to the current Duke rate of $0.7549 / ccf
  • $0.00/mo.
     MRC
    The 'MRC' or 'Monthly Recurring Charge' is a fee that the provider will add to each of your bills in addition to the gas usage charges.
  • 24 month
  • Fixed Rate
6 Month Fixed Rate
Affordable Clean Gas 6
  • $0.669 /ccf
  • 11.4% under utility rate
    Compared to the current Duke rate of $0.7549 / ccf
  • $0.00/mo.
     MRC
    The 'MRC' or 'Monthly Recurring Charge' is a fee that the provider will add to each of your bills in addition to the gas usage charges.
  • 6 month
  • Fixed Rate

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Frequently Asked Questions About Switch Energy Service

What if I'm interested in buying Switch Energy's energy plans?

We currently do not offer any Switch Energy plans at this time.

Other popular plans you can try instead are Santanna Energy Services's Fixed-Rate Gas 12 starting at 0¢/kWh or Major Energy's Secure Choice 12 starting at 0¢/kWh just to name a few!

What companies are similar to Switch Energy?

Some companies that are like Switch Energy in price range and user ratings are Santanna Energy Services and Major Energy.

Here is an overview of these two:

Santanna Energy Services:

  • Average Plan Rate: 11.1¢/kWh
  • Plan Types: Fixed Rate
  • Cheapest 12 Month Fixed: Fixed-Rate Gas 12 0¢/kWh
  • Cheapest 24 Month Fixed: -
  • Average User Rating: 4.2/5.0

Major Energy:

  • Average Plan Rate: 12.6¢/kWh
  • Plan Types: Fixed Rate
  • Cheapest 12 Month Plan Fixed: Secure Choice 12 0¢/kWh
  • Cheapest 24 Month Plan Fixed: -
  • Average User Rating: 1.4/5.0

Is Switch Energy good?

Switch Energy has a customer rating of 1.3/5.0 stars (this is out of 8 reviews). This score is calculated by averaging the total number of reviews in our website.

What are some good companies in my area?

In Hamilton, Ohio there is:
  1. Energy Harbor 4.5/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 14.8¢/kWh.
  2. Santanna Energy Services 4.2/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 9.9¢/kWh.
  3. Symmetry Energy Solutions 3.9/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 0¢/kWh.
  4. Constellation 3.7/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 9.6¢/kWh.
  5. Public Power 3.7/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 8.3¢/kWh.
  6. Direct Energy 3.5/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 10.5¢/kWh.
  7. American Power & Gas 2.8/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 10.6¢/kWh.


What are some cheap electricity plans in my area?

The most affordable electricity plans in Hamilton, Ohio are:

    How much do electricity plans cost per month?

    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 Hamilton, Ohio, the average electricity plan rate is 10.4¢/kWh. On average, that means

    • A small home will use around 500kWh of energy times 10.4¢/kWh totalling $52 per month.
    • An average-sized home will use around 1000kWh of power times 10.4¢/kWh totalling $104 per month.
    • A large home will use around 2000kWh of power times 10.4¢/kWh totalling $208 per month.

    You can price electricity plans in your area here.

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    5 Best 12-month Rates with AEP Ohio in Columbus

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    Shop for a great money-saving plan at a low fixed rate before winter prices rise!
    Now’s the time to snag a great money-saving plan in AEP Columbus before winter prices rise!

    How do I save money on my AEP Ohio electric bill in Columbus?

    Heading into cooler months means cranking the heat and watching energy bills rise. But you don’t have to endure high energy prices when it’s so easy to compare Ohio electricity rates and save! In Columbus, you have great options for 12-month electric plans that can save you money and lock-in a low rate for the year.

    What are the 5 best 12-month electric plans in Columbus?

    1. LifeEnergy SimpleLife 12: This plan offers an affordable rate of 6.8 cents per kWh, 15% lower than more expensive competitors. At this price, consumers can expect to pay about $60.86 per month for electricity. The supplier charges an expensive cancellation fee of $149, so be sure you’re ready to commit to this plan when you sign up.
    2. Public Power 12-month Fixed: While this plan matches the 6.8 cents per kWh electric rate of its competitor, it doesn't charge a cancellation fee. That means customers who choose this plan lock in a low rate but are free to switch energy suppliers at any time with no penalty. The average household will spend about $60.86 per month for electricity with this plan.
    3. North American Power 12-month Fixed: With a rate of 6.6 cents per kWh, North American Power has an edge on the above competitors. The cheap rate may save money, but the cancellation fee of $10 per month remaining in your contract could cost you up to $120 if choose a new electric supplier during your term. Customers can expect electric bills to average $59.07 per month with this plan.
    4. Constellation 12-month Green Home Power Plan: This plan offers customers a steep drop in electric rate compared to the previous three options. At 6.0 cents per kWh, your electricity bill will come to about $53.70 per month. Although the supplier charges a $25 cancellation fee, the plan is supplied by 100% wind power, a significant incentive for consumers looking for affordable green energy in Ohio.
    5. Direct Energy Live Brighter 12: With no cancellation fee and the cheapest electric rate of the bunch, Direct Energy is the supplier to beat for best electric plan in Columbus. Unfortunately, the low rate is only available to new customers (customers with no Direct Energy contract in the previous 90 days). The cheap rate of 5.9 cents per kWh results in electric bills around $52.80 per month.

    How can I lower my electric bill in Columbus with Ohio Energy Ratings?

    Saving money on your electric bill with Ohio Energy Ratings is simple and fast. Just visit the site, enter your zip code, and start comparing cheap electric rates. When you compare electric plans apples-to-apples, finding the best plan is foolproof. You don’t have to worry that you’re missing out on a great electric rate when everything you need to compare and save is all in one place. Visit Ohio Energy Ratings today to save:  https://www.ohenergyratings.com/electricity-rates.  

    New Regulations Threaten Lake Erie Wind Farm Project 

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    Trouble for Icebreaker wind project? Learn the issues behind the Buckeye State’s ongoing development of cheap renewable energy.
    Concerns over bird and bats aren’t the only thing trying to sink the Icebreaker wind project.

    Proposed Rules Put Financing at Risk

    The 20.6 MW offshore wind farm that has been in the works since 2009 has two newly proposed rules to contend with. The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB), which regulates siting of any wind facilities larger than 5 MW, recommended the project be approved with two significant restrictions to operation. The OPSB wants control of facility operations if the farm has an impact on any wild animal and wants wind turbines to be shut down overnight for one year until experts determine if methods to monitor the impact on bats and birds are working. The Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. says the new rules will make financing the project difficult.  If the new restrictions remain, the OPSB could potentially shut down the wind farm after construction without due process, making an investment in the project a great risk.

    The Battle for Cheap Energy: Wind vs. Coal

    The key players in the battle over the Lake Erie Wind Farm are familiar foes: big coal, or Murray Energy, and renewables, or Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. with partner Fred. Olsen Renewables. LEEDCo and partner are directly involved in the project and say that Lake Erie has a tremendous potential to provide green energy for Ohio with offshore windfarms. Studies and analysis so far have supported LEEDCo’s claims that the wind farm poses little or no threat to the environment and wildlife. On the other hand, Murray Energy—the largest privately-owned coal company in the United States—is bankrolling the opposition to the project without officially intervening in the process. Had Murray Energy attempted to directly intervene in the state certification process, it likely would have been blocked, considering that the wind energy project is in direct competition with the coal company. Opposition to the farm says wind energy is more expensive and less reliable than coal and the project potentially endangers wildlife. Ohio residents interested in cheap energy and lower electric bills will be interested to know the true cost of these two energy sources. According to Lazard’s Levelized Cost of Energy Comparison, coal costs $60-$143 per MW while wind costs $30-$60 per MW. That means that with more wind energy on the grid, the cost of electricity goes down.

    The Future of the Wind Farm Project and Cheaper Energy in Ohio Is Uncertain

    Hearings for the energy project are scheduled to take place this month. On the LEEDCo side, executives are certain that keeping the new rules would kill the project considering it is largely funded by private investors. Shutting the project down would be a win for Murray Energy and coal, establishing a huge hurdle for renewable energy competitors in Ohio now and in the future. Without new sources of cheap energy, Ohio residents can expect electric rates to increase, according to the EIA. Because the outcome could directly affect Ohio electric rates, it will be important to follow this story as it develops. Smart energy consumers should compare Ohio electric rates now, switch energy suppliers, and lock-in a low rate before prices increase. Shopping at Ohio Energy Ratings makes comparing electric plans apples-to-apples fast and easy. Find the best electric company when you visit us here: https://www.ohenergyratings.com/electricity-rates.

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