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Public Power Rates & Plans

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Simple fixed rates, Vistra-owned

Founded 2008
8 States
9.5¢ - 10.5¢
State Certified
18+ Years
Current Rates
Updated 2024-12-24

Overview

9.5¢ - 10.5¢
Rates
6-24 mo.
Terms
$50-100
Cancel Fee
None
Monthly Fee
Plan Types: Fixed

Before You Sign

Strengths

5
  • BBB A+ rating with ZERO complaints in 3 years
  • Vistra backing (Fortune 500 power company)
  • 17 years in business, serving 200,000+ customers
  • Simple fixed-rate plans, no hidden fees
  • OH Energy Ratings: 3.41/5, customer reviews 3.8/5

Watch Out For

3
  • Can't sign up through us—contact directly
  • $50 early termination fee in PA (may vary by state)
  • Some Yelp reviews mention high prices vs utility

About Public Power

Public Power was founded in 2008 and is now owned by Vistra Corp., a Fortune 500 integrated power company that owns and operates power plants. They serve over 200,000 residential and commercial customers across 8 states. Their BBB profile is remarkably clean: A+ rating with zero complaints in the past 3 years. That's rare in this industry. They're accredited since 2022 and have been in business for 17 years. Their pitch is simplicity: fixed-rate plans, predictable bills, no variable rate surprises. OH Energy Ratings gives them 3.41/5 overall and 3.8/5 from customer reviews. You can't sign up through us—contact them directly if you're interested.

How Pricing Works

Rates typically run 9.5¢ to 10.5¢ per kWh. That's competitive but not the absolute cheapest. Pick your term: 6, 12, or 24 months. All fixed rate. There's a $50-100 early termination fee if you leave before your contract ends, which is lower than what some companies charge. No monthly fees, no complicated pricing tiers. Just the rate and your usage.

Customer Support

Call them at 1-888-564-8192 if you want to sign up or have questions. Customer service reviews are mixed but not terrible. They're not winning awards, but they're not the company people warn each other about either. Pretty average.

Customer Feedback

What Customers Like

Simple fixed rates Stable billing No gimmicks

Common Concerns

Rates may be higher than utility in some cases Limited plan variety

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Public Power's Ohio rates compare to other suppliers?

Public Power's Ohio rates typically land in the 9.5¢ - 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 Public Power 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 Public Power in Ohio?

Switching to Public Power 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 Public Power 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 Public Power's Ohio plans worth it at my usage?

Whether Public Power's plans pay off depends on your monthly kWh — not the advertised rate. A "low" 9.5¢ 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 Public Power'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 Public Power?

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