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AP Gas & Electric Rates & Plans

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Short contracts, no monthly fee on most plans

Founded 2004
8 States
8.9¢ - 10.5¢
State Certified
22+ Years
Current Rates
Updated 2024-12-24

Overview

8.9¢ - 10.5¢
Rates
4-12 mo.
Terms
Varies
Cancel Fee
None on most plans
Monthly Fee
Plan Types: Fixed

Available Plans

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Before You Sign

Strengths

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  • Short-term contracts (4-12 months) for flexibility
  • BBB A+ rating and accredited since 2018
  • Fixed rates lock in your price during contract
  • Some customers report easy enrollment process

Watch Out For

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  • Rates may increase significantly after contract expires—set a reminder
  • 38 BBB complaints in past 3 years (24 in past 12 months)
  • Mixed reviews: 1.9-2.3 stars on energy rating sites
  • Some reports of long customer service hold times

About APGE

AP Gas & Electric has been in the retail energy business since 2004, headquartered in Houston, Texas. They serve residential customers across 8 states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Their thing is simplicity: fixed rates, no variable pricing games, contracts from 4 to 12 months. They hold a BBB A+ rating and have been accredited since 2018, though customer reviews are mixed (1.9-2.3 stars on energy rating sites). If you're testing the waters with a new supplier, a 4-month contract is a pretty low-risk way to start—just set a reminder before it expires, because rates can jump significantly at renewal.

How Pricing Works

Rates usually land between 8.9¢ and 10.5¢ per kWh. Where you fall depends on term length and what the market's doing when you sign up. Shorter terms (4-6 months) sometimes cost a bit more per kWh. Makes sense when you think about it. Longer terms usually get you better rates, but then you're locked in longer. Most plans don't have monthly service fees, which is nice. Some suppliers sneak in $5-10/month charges that add up.

Customer Support

Phone support at 1-855-438-2743. Customer reviews on BBB and energy rating sites mention long hold times and difficulty reaching representatives—a common complaint pattern. The company has 38 BBB complaints in the past 3 years (24 in the last 12 months alone). Most complaints involve billing issues and difficulty canceling or modifying service. That said, they have an A+ BBB rating, meaning they do respond to complaints eventually. If you sign up, keep documentation of everything: your contract terms, any rate promises, and confirmation numbers. Set calendar reminders before your contract ends.

Customer Feedback

What Customers Like

Competitive short-term rates Easy switching process Lower bills during contract

Common Concerns

Rate spikes after contract ends Customer service wait times Unexpected fees

Frequently Asked Questions

How do AP Gas & Electric's Ohio rates compare to other suppliers?

AP Gas & Electric's Ohio rates typically land in the 8.9¢ - 10.5¢ range, but the sticker rate alone won't tell you what you'll pay. Ohio deregulation lets you pick any licensed electric generation supplier (EGS), and APGE competes against dozens of others on rate, term length, monthly fees, and early termination fees. The honest comparison runs your actual usage through each plan's fee structure. Enter your average monthly kWh on the comparison page and we'll rank every available plan by real annual cost, accounting for base charges and bill credits that turn a low headline rate into a high effective rate (or vice versa). That is the only number that predicts your bill.

How do I switch to AP Gas & Electric in Ohio?

Switching to AP Gas & Electric in Ohio takes one form. Your electric distribution company (EDC) (AEP Ohio, Duke, AES Ohio, FirstEnergy) keeps delivering the power and reading your meter — that does not change. Only the supplier on the generation portion of your bill changes. Sign up through Smart Enroll on this site: we collect your address, current account info, and signature, then submit the enrollment to APGE electronically. the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) requires a confirmation period before the switch takes effect, usually on your next meter read. There's no service interruption, no second meter, no installation. Your old supplier is dropped automatically. Switching is free in Ohio; any early termination fee comes from your current contract, not the switch itself.

Are AP Gas & Electric's Ohio plans worth it at my usage?

Whether AP Gas & Electric's plans pay off depends on your monthly kWh — not the advertised rate. A "low" 8.9¢ cents per kWh plan with a $9.95 monthly base charge costs more than a higher-rate plan with no fees if you use under 1,000 kWh. A bill credit plan that requires 1,000+ kWh to trigger is cheap for a 2,000 kWh household and expensive for a 700 kWh apartment. Enter your monthly usage on the comparison page and we'll pull real fee structures from APGE's plans and competitors, then show the total annual cost at your usage. That ranking is what matters; the sticker rate isn't.

What happens after I sign up with AP Gas & Electric?

After you complete Smart Enroll, we match you to a current AP Gas & Electric plan based on what's actually available the day you sign up — specific plan terms depend on APGE's active offers at that moment, since suppliers add and retire plans frequently. Ohio doesn't require a deposit to switch suppliers, and your electric distribution company (EDC) won't run a separate credit check for the supplier change. You'll get a confirmation from APGE with your contract terms, then a notice from your utility confirming the switch date. Your first bill arrives from your utility as usual — the APGE supply charge appears as a line item. No service interruption, no new meter, no installation visit.

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Last updated 2024-12-24