# Is a heat pump worth it in Ohio? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 17 Ohio electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 0,
> it depends on quotes for 17, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- Ohio average residential electricity: 18.4¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $1.20/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/oh/

## What to know about the Ohio numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in Ohio yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Mostly average prices**: Only 0% of Ohio ZIP codes here are priced on a current utility tariff. The rest use the utility's average price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which is about two years old and doesn't show tiers, so the winter price of extra kWh is estimated. Enter the rate from a recent bill for a closer answer.
- **Supplier choice**: Many Ohio households buy their electricity supply from a competitive supplier. We use the utility's standard price; if you buy from a supplier, enter your total price per kWh from your bill.
- **Older gas price**: EIA's Ohio residential gas price stops at May 2026. Enter your own price from a winter bill for a closer answer.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [AEP Ohio (Ohio Power)](https://meterwise.app/oh/aep-ohio-ohio-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 19.3¢ | +5% | gas | −$80 | depends on quotes |
| [Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)](https://meterwise.app/oh/ohio-edison-firstenergy/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.2¢ | -12% | gas | −$190 | depends on quotes |
| [AES Ohio (Dayton Power & Light)](https://meterwise.app/oh/aes-ohio-dayton-power-and-light/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 15.3¢ | -17% | gas | −$50 | depends on quotes |
| [Duke Energy Ohio Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/duke-energy-ohio-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 15.0¢ | -19% | gas | −$80 | depends on quotes |
| [South Central Power Company](https://meterwise.app/oh/south-central-power-company/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.9¢ | -19% | gas | −$70 | depends on quotes |
| [Cleveland Electric Illum Co](https://meterwise.app/oh/cleveland-electric-illum-co/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.8¢ | -9% | gas | +$0 | depends on quotes |
| [City of Columbus](https://meterwise.app/oh/city-of-columbus/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 11.3¢ | -39% | gas | −$170 | depends on quotes |
| [Hancock-Wood Electric Coop Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/hancock-wood-electric-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 17.1¢ | -7% | gas | +$0 | depends on quotes |
| [Guernsey-Muskingum El Coop Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/guernsey-muskingum-el-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 18.0¢ | -2% | gas | +$40 | depends on quotes |
| [Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/buckeye-rural-elec-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 19.9¢ | +8% | gas | +$100 | depends on quotes |
| [Pioneer Rural Elec Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/pioneer-rural-elec-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.2¢ | -12% | gas | +$20 | depends on quotes |
| [Midwest Electric, Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/midwest-electric-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 15.3¢ | -17% | gas | −$90 | depends on quotes |
| [Licking Rural Electric Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/licking-rural-electric-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.9¢ | -8% | gas | −$170 | depends on quotes |
| [North Central Elec Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/north-central-elec-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 17.1¢ | -7% | gas | −$50 | depends on quotes |
| [Paulding-Putman Elec Coop, Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/paulding-putman-elec-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 17.7¢ | -4% | gas | −$200 | depends on quotes |
| [Consolidated Cooperative](https://meterwise.app/oh/consolidated-cooperative/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.1¢ | -13% | gas | −$200 | depends on quotes |
| [Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc](https://meterwise.app/oh/butler-rural-electric-coop-inc/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 18.2¢ | -1% | gas | +$40 | depends on quotes |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md