⚡ Electric utility · updated July 14, 2026
The Illuminating Company electricity rates.
The Illuminating Company delivers electricity to Cleveland and surrounding communities. Delivery charges are fixed — but the supply half of the bill is shoppable, and that's what the numbers below compare. Data comes from the public PUCO Apples to Apples feed.
The default — Price to Compare (PTC)
11.16 cents/kWh
Q3 2026 — what you pay if you never pick a supplier. A year ago it was 9.39¢.
Cheapest fixed offer with 12+ months locked
9.49 cents/kWh
Energy Harbor LLC · 18-month fixed · about $1,025/yr at 900 kWh/mo.
Five cheapest fixed-rate offers
| Supplier | Rate | Term | Est. annual cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Power & Gas of Ohio, LLC | 7.39¢ | 3 mo | $798/yr |
| American Power & Gas of Ohio, LLC | 7.89¢ | 3 mo | $852/yr |
| Direct Energy Services LLC | 9.09¢ | 6 mo | $982/yr |
| Energy Harbor LLC | 9.19¢ | 10 mo | $993/yr |
| Better Buy Energy | 9.19¢ | 10 mo | $993/yr |
*Supply only, at 900 kWh/month, including monthly service fees. Delivery charges and taxes come on top and are the same no matter who supplies you.
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The best offer depends on your usage and what you care about — lowest price, stability, no commitment, clean energy. The compare tool runs the math on every The Illuminating Company offer.