Updated: March 2026

Electric UtilityDeregulated Market

FirstEnergy Ohio (Ohio Edison / Toledo Edison / The Illuminating Company)

Commercial rate guide for FirstEnergy OH โ€” Northern and central Ohio including Cleveland (The Illuminating Company), Akron (Ohio Edison), and Toledo (Toledo Edison). Three operating companies under FirstEnergy Corp.

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Rate Overview

Avg Commercial Rate
$0.12per kWh
Service Type
Electric
Supply Choice
Available

Rate Structure

General service (GS) and general service demand (GP) rate schedules across three operating companies. SSO (Standard Service Offer) sets default supply via competitive auction. Demand charges above 10 kW.

Recent Rate Changes

Rising

5.2% combined delivery rate increase effective January 2026 across all three Ohi

5.2% combined delivery rate increase effective January 2026 across all three Ohio operating companies approved by PUCO for grid modernization

Common Billing Issues

Property managers with FirstEnergy OH accounts frequently encounter these billing challenges:

Three operating companies with different rate structures and riders

SSO pricing volatility from competitive auction results

Multiple riders and surcharges creating complex bill structure

Demand charges on GP accounts with coincident peak provisions

CRES supplier switching coordination across operating companies

Deregulation & Supply Choice

Deregulated Market

Businesses can choose their energy supplier in this market.

โœ“Competitive supply choice is available

Ohio is fully deregulated for electric supply. Competitive Retail Electric Service (CRES) providers offer supply alternatives. SSO auction sets default pricing. Delivery regulated by each operating company under PUCO.

Pending Rate Filings

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Electric Security Plan (ESP) V filing under PUCO review with proposed rider adjustments; distribution modernization surcharge petition pending

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