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The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy) electric rates

Updated October 7, 2026 · Source: EIA Form 861 (2024), 26-0347-EL-AIR

Investor-owned utility serving 676,098 homes in Ohio.

Your rate

9.41¢per kWh, average residential rate 43% lower than the U.S. average (16.4¢)

$63average monthly bill$757 a year

671kWh used per month, average home

+19%rate change since 2020U.S. average: +28%

Rate increase pending

About $3 more per month

FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities filed their first three-year distribution rate plan on April 22, 2026 (about $800 million for distribution maintenance plus $83 million for tree trimming over 2027-2029 per OCC). Illuminating Company residential bills would rise $5.15/month initially and $15.45/month by year three. Hearings not yet scheduled; PUCO decision expected in 2027.

If approved as filed, a typical 671 kWh bill goes from $63 to $67 a month. See the case →

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Electricity you use each month (kWh)

It's on your bill, usually near the top. Starting at 671 kWh, the average for The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy) homes.

kWh

$63 a month

$12 fixed charge + 7.6¢ × 671 kWh

This is an estimate. Uses the EIA average rate with a nominal $12 fixed charge; real tariffs have tiers, time-of-use pricing and riders. Your bill also includes taxes and fuel adjustments that change month to month.

Rate cases

Docket	Status	Filed	Requested	Approved	Effective
26-0347-EL-AIR	Pending	April 22, 2026	($883M)	—	January 1, 2027
24-0468-EL-AIR	Approved	May 31, 2024	($190.3M)	—	March 1, 2026

26-0347-EL-AIR: FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities filed their first three-year distribution rate plan on April 22, 2026 (about $800 million for distribution maintenance plus $83 million for tree trimming over 2027-2029 per OCC). Illuminating Company residential bills would rise $5.15/month initially and $15.45/month by year three. Hearings not yet scheduled; PUCO decision expected in 2027. Source

24-0468-EL-AIR: In FirstEnergy's joint Ohio base rate case the PUCO's November 19, 2025 order raised The Illuminating Company's revenue by $75.9 million, reduced on the February 18, 2026 rehearing entry to about $48.7 million (storm deferrals amortized over 25 years); new rates effective March 1, 2026. FirstEnergy said CEI residential bills at 1,000 kWh fall $1.02/month while $275 million settlement credits apply, then rise $13.69/month after credits expire (pre-rehearing figures). Source

Rate history

The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy)'s average rate is up 19% since 2020, versus +28% for the U.S. average.

Average residential revenue per kWh, EIA-861. Includes delivery and, where the utility sells it, supply.

Rebates for heat pumps, batteries and EV chargers

We haven't found utility-level rebates for The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy) yet. Check Ohio programs or read what's left after the federal credits ended.

About The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy)

Legal name: Cleveland Electric Illum Co (FirstEnergy)
Ownership: Investor Owned
Homes served: 676,098 residential customers (2024)
Grid operator: PJM
Retail choice: Yes — you can pick a supplier for the energy portion
Data: EIA-861 2024, released October 7, 2026; rate cases checked October 7, 2026

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