Akron Households Can Replace Ohio Edison's Default Supply — Delivery Stays the Same
FirstEnergy's hometown utility, Ohio Edison, still runs every line in Summit County. Energy Choice just lets Akron residents replace the generation portion of the bill with a competitive offer.
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Switch Both Electric + Gas in Akron — Save $140+/year
Akron is in a dual fuel deregulated state. You can switch both your electricity AND natural gas provider. Most customers who switch both save $140 or more per year.
About Energy Choice in Akron
Akron is the corporate headquarters of FirstEnergy, and its local distribution company — Ohio Edison — is the same utility that serves much of northeast Ohio outside Cleveland. When you shop electricity in Akron, you're replacing Ohio Edison's default supply rate, not its wires.
Ohio Edison's Price to Compare is the benchmark: it's the per-kWh generation charge you avoid by signing with a certified supplier. Because that number resets on FirstEnergy's auction schedule rather than continuously, a competitive fixed rate can be cheaper for months and then break even for a while — the total-cost math matters more than any single monthly snapshot.
Akron sees meaningful shoulder-season usage swings thanks to lake-effect humidity in summer and cold snaps rolling off the Great Lakes in winter, so the contract length you pick effectively decides which weather months you're locking in. A 12-month term signed in April looks very different from the same term signed in October.
Every offer available to an Akron ZIP code is listed on PUCO's Apples to Apples site next to Ohio Edison's current Price to Compare. Enrollment happens through the supplier; Ohio Edison processes the switch on the next meter read and continues billing.
How It Works
Five simple steps to a better energy rate.
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See real rates, contract terms and estimated savings.
Pick a Plan
Choose the offer that fits your home and usage.
Switch in Minutes
No service interruption — your new rate starts next cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which utility delivers power to Akron?
Ohio Edison, a FirstEnergy company, is the electric distribution utility for Akron and most of Summit County. It handles poles, wires, meters and outage response regardless of who supplies your energy.
How is Ohio Edison's Price to Compare set?
It's determined through competitive wholesale auctions supervised by PUCO. Ohio Edison procures default generation for non-shopping customers and passes the auction-clearing price through as the Price to Compare on Akron bills.
Can I shop natural gas separately in Akron?
Yes. Dominion Energy Ohio (now branded Enbridge Gas Ohio) delivers gas in Akron and participates in the state's gas Choice program. Electric and gas suppliers are chosen independently.
Will my Akron bill still come from Ohio Edison after I switch?
Yes. Ohio Edison continues to issue one consolidated bill. Your competitive supplier's name and per-kWh rate simply replace the Price to Compare line for the generation portion.
Who do I call for an Akron power outage?
Ohio Edison at 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877). Suppliers do not run crews — Ohio Edison restores service in Akron whether you're on the default rate or a competitive plan.