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Energy Harbor Rates & Plans

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Nuclear power, often competitive rates

Founded 2020
3 States
4.97¢ - 8.9¢
State Certified
6+ Years
Current Rates
Updated 2024-12-24

Overview

4.97¢ - 8.9¢
Rates
12-Aggregation programs mo.
Terms
None
Cancel Fee
None
Monthly Fee
Plan Types: Fixed Variable Green

Before You Sign

Strengths

5
  • BBB A+ rating with 4.46/5 customer reviews (317 reviews)
  • Nuclear power = carbon-free electricity
  • Ohio-based, serving ~1 million customers
  • Competitive rates especially through municipal aggregation
  • 4.7 stars on Google (2,600+ reviews)

Watch Out For

5
  • Can't sign up through us—contact directly or via aggregation
  • Connected to House Bill 6 bribery scandal ($43M+ in alleged bribes)
  • Emerged from FirstEnergy Solutions bankruptcy (2020)
  • Some reports of customers switched without consent via "sweeps"
  • 45 BBB complaints in 3 years

About Energy Harbor

Energy Harbor emerged from FirstEnergy Solutions' bankruptcy in February 2020. They operate the second-largest non-regulated nuclear fleet in the country—four nuclear units across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia generating about 33 terawatt-hours of carbon-free electricity. The elephant in the room: House Bill 6. This 2019 Ohio legislation provided nuclear subsidies that kept Energy Harbor's plants running. Federal prosecutors later alleged over $43 million in bribes were connected to the bill. Larry Householder (former Ohio House Speaker) was found guilty in March 2023. Energy Harbor maintains it's a separate company from the bankrupt FirstEnergy Solutions that made those payments. In March 2024, Vistra Corp. acquired Energy Harbor, providing corporate backing. Their BBB reviews are genuinely good (4.46/5 stars, 317 reviews), and they serve nearly 1 million customers. But you can't sign up through us—contact them directly or check if your city has an aggregation program.

How Pricing Works

Their rates are often the lowest you'll find in Ohio: 4.97¢ to 8.9¢ per kWh. That's significantly cheaper than most competitors. The catch? Those rates are mostly through aggregation programs. Cities negotiate bulk deals, and residents get access to rates that aren't available if you sign up individually. No early termination fees, which is nice. But again, you need to go through them directly or via your city's aggregation program. Not through us.

Customer Support

Call them directly: 1-855-461-1926. Since we can't enroll you, that's really your only option. Check their website or call to see what's available in your area. Ask specifically about aggregation programs in your city or township. If your municipality doesn't have one, you can still contact Energy Harbor about individual rates, though those tend to be higher than the aggregation deals.

Customer Feedback

What Customers Like

Competitive rates Carbon-free nuclear power Good Google reviews

Common Concerns

Switched without consent in some cases House Bill 6 controversy Aggregation-focused

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Energy Harbor's Ohio rates compare to other suppliers?

Energy Harbor's Ohio rates typically land in the 4.97¢ - 8.9¢ 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 Energy Harbor 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 Energy Harbor in Ohio?

Switching to Energy Harbor 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 Energy Harbor 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 Energy Harbor's Ohio plans worth it at my usage?

Whether Energy Harbor's plans pay off depends on your monthly kWh — not the advertised rate. A "low" 4.97¢ 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 Energy Harbor'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 Energy Harbor?

After you complete Smart Enroll, we match you to a current Energy Harbor plan based on what's actually available the day you sign up — specific plan terms depend on Energy Harbor'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 Energy Harbor with your contract terms, then a notice from your utility confirming the switch date. Your first bill arrives from your utility as usual — the Energy Harbor 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