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CEC vs. AEP Ohio — every contract year.
Each Clean Energy Columbus contract is publicly negotiated and approved by Columbus City Council. The chart below compares the CEC supply rate against AEP Ohio's average Price to Compare (PTC) for the same period.
How much could you save?
Drag the slider to match your typical monthly electricity usage. The estimate compares the current CEC rate to AEP Ohio's most recent standard offer.
A typical Columbus home uses about 850–1,100 kWh per month. Find your exact usage on any AEP Ohio bill.
Every contract, on the record.
Every CEC contract term, publicly approved by City Council. AEP Ohio PTC values for Jan 2024 onward are audited from AEP Energy monthly billing data.
| Contract term | CEC rate | AEP Ohio PTC (avg) | Difference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 – May 2027 | 10.01¢/kWh | 10.97¢/kWh | CEC saves ~0.96¢ | Active |
| Jun 2025 – May 2026 | 9.08¢/kWh | ~10.36¢/kWh | CEC saves ~1.28¢ | Past |
| Jun 2024 – May 2025 | 6.612¢/kWh | ~7.63¢/kWh | CEC saves ~1.02¢ | Past |
| Jun 2023 – May 2024 | 7.990¢/kWh | ~11.32¢/kWh | CEC saves ~3.33¢ | Past |
| Jun 2022 – May 2023 | 7.884¢/kWh | ~9.60¢/kWh | CEC saves ~1.72¢ | Past |
| Jun 2021 – May 2022 | 5.499¢/kWh | ~5.20¢/kWh | AEP Ohio lower by ~0.30¢ | Past |
Pre-2024 AEP Ohio PTC averages are estimated from the PUCO historical PTC chart. Jan 2024 onward are audited from AEP Energy monthly billing reports. The Jun 2021–May 2022 term was the only period in which the CEC rate was slightly above AEP Ohio's standard offer; every subsequent contract year has delivered savings to participants.
Questions about your rate?
See how the CEC supply rate appears on your AEP Ohio bill, or contact our team directly.