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The Illuminating Company (CEI) Price to Compare: 11.24¢ per kWh
In effect since October 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats The Illuminating Company (CEI)'s Price to Compare at your usage.
What The Illuminating Company (CEI)'s default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Price to Compare comes to $98.35 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Price to Compare history
Since June 2026: 11.11¢ to 11.24¢ per kWh, up 1%.
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.24¢ | Oct 1, 2026 | today | Link |
| 11.11¢ | Jun 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | – |
How Pylon lowers your bill
Pylon watches every plan from licensed suppliers in your area, switches you to a cheaper one automatically and checks again before each contract ends. Pylon only switches you to a plan that costs less than your utility.
What you don't have to do
- No utility password. Pylon uses the customer number from your bill.
- You review and sign the authorization yourself.
- The Illuminating Company (CEI) still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
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Where to find your The Illuminating Company (CEI) customer number
Your Customer Number is made up of 20 digits which starts with 080. It's typically found under Delivery and Distribution box
Questions
What is the The Illuminating Company (CEI) Price to Compare?
It's the price per kWh The Illuminating Company (CEI) charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 11.24¢ since October 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is The Illuminating Company (CEI) raising its rates?
The Illuminating Company (CEI)'s Price to Compare has been 11.24¢ per kWh since October 1, 2026. This page shows the next price the day it's published.
When does it change next?
This page is updated when the next rate is published.
Why is my The Illuminating Company (CEI) bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by The Illuminating Company (CEI). Supply is the Price to Compare, unless you chose a supplier. If a supplier plan ended, you may now be paying that supplier's month-to-month rate; check the supply line on your bill against 11.24¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with The Illuminating Company (CEI)?
Yes. Ohio lets every The Illuminating Company (CEI) customer choose a licensed supplier. The Illuminating Company (CEI) keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
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Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from The Illuminating Company (CEI)'s published Price to Compare, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.