How to Read Your AEP Ohio Bill

If you're an AEP Ohio customer, it's essential that you understand the bill and what it's saying from month to month. When you're fully informed, you can spot mistakes and understand exactly what you are being charged for. Read on to find out more about understanding your AEP Ohio bill.

How much do most AEP Ohio customers pay per kwh for their natural gas?

The EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration) states the typical rate for electricity in the AEP Ohio region is presently 1.32 cents per kWh. Based on this price, you could see savings as large as 36% based upon a average home using 1,000 kWh/month.

Also: The EIA averages include all the taxes, transmission and supply fees, and is an 'all in rate'. We provide the same 'all in rate' so you get the true apples to apples price comparison when you're shopping for Ohio energy rates.

How do I lower my AEP Ohio bill?

It's easy to get a better rate on your AEP Ohio bill.

Find your most recent bill, because you'll need two specific pieces of information from the bill - your 'Account Number' and your 'Service Address'. You can find these on the sample bill below.
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How to Read Your AEP Ohio Bill

AEP Ohio, which now does business as Ohio Power Company, redesigned its bill to make it easier to see exactly what you're paying for. Here's what each section of the current bill means.

Quick Overview

Your due date, amount due and account information at a glance.
An electricity cost breakdown showing how much of your bill went to producing your electricity and how much went to delivering it across poles and wires.

Bill Summary

Previous charges: the balance from your last bill and any payments or credits applied since then. An unpaid balance after the due date may appear as a past due amount.
Current charges: the cost of electricity you used this billing period, separated into generation supplier and electric grid amounts.
Total amount due: all previous and current charges, which must be paid by the due date on your bill.

Usage History

How much electricity you used this billing period compared with your 12-month average, last month and the same month last year. Knowing your typical usage helps you estimate costs when comparing plans.

Generation and Electric Grid Charges

Generation: the cost to produce the electricity you use. Ohio Power doesn't profit on this part of your bill, and you can choose your generation supplier for your home or business.
Electric grid: the cost of delivering electricity across poles and wires and maintaining the equipment that keeps the grid running.

Price to Compare

If you haven't chosen a supplier, your generation charges are based on AEP Ohio's default rate, also called the Price to Compare. Compare it with offers from licensed suppliers to see whether switching to a new Ohio electricity rate could lower your bill.

Line Item Charges

A detailed breakdown of each generation and grid charge, including what each line means, how much it costs and how it's calculated. Your total electricity cost is your generation cost plus your grid cost.

Meter Reading

How your usage was measured during the billing period, by comparing your meter readings at the start and end of the billing cycle. It also shows whether the reading was actual or estimated, and time-of-use customers see peak and off-peak usage.

AEP Ohio also publishes a separate bill walkthrough for commercial customers. Shopping for your company? Request a free quote for business electricity rates.

AEP Ohio Bill FAQs

Why did my AEP Ohio bill go up this month?

Common reasons include a change in your generation rate, more days in your billing cycle, hotter or colder weather that makes your heating or cooling run more, or changes at home such as new appliances or more people in the house. Compare your usage in kWh with last month and the same month last year to see whether usage or rates drove the change. For billing questions, call AEP Ohio at 1-800-672-2231.

Can businesses choose a generation supplier in AEP Ohio's service area?

Yes. AEP Ohio's electric choice program includes business customers as well as households. Your supplier provides the generation portion of your bill, while AEP Ohio continues to deliver your electricity and charge for the grid. Request a free quote for business electricity rates for your AEP Ohio location.

What's the difference between an actual and estimated meter reading?

An actual reading is based on data collected from your meter. An estimated reading is calculated when a meter reading isn't available. If your bill was based on an estimate, your next bill will adjust once an actual reading is taken, so it's worth checking the Meter Reading section if a bill seems unusually high or low.

What does my business need from its AEP Ohio bill to get a quote?

Your account number, service address and recent usage, all of which are on your AEP Ohio bill. Suppliers use your usage to price an offer for your business. If you have multiple locations, gather a bill for each one, then request a quote for Ohio commercial electricity plans.

Can I make my AEP Ohio bill the same amount each month?

AEP Ohio offers an Average Monthly Payments program that spreads your costs more evenly across the year, so you avoid large seasonal swings. It also offers payment assistance options, including payment arrangements and extensions, if you're having trouble paying your bill.

Can my business switch back to AEP Ohio's default rate after choosing a supplier?

Yes. Customers can return to AEP Ohio's Standard Service Offer, its default generation rate. Check your supplier contract first, since leaving before the contract ends may come with an early termination fee. Many businesses compare both options before their contract renews.