EnergyPros connects Ohio homeowners with vetted, A-rated, licensed and insured installers for $0-down home solar (with optional battery storage) and $0-down roof replacement. Average Ohio solar homeowner saves $1320/year. Free quote, no obligation.
Most sites won’t show you a number. Here is what Ohio homeowners actually pay — all-in, meaning supply plus delivery plus riders, not the supply rate on its own. That is the figure solar has to beat.
| Utility | Rate | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio statewide | 19.5¢ | EIA, May 2026 |
| AEP Ohio | central and southern | Columbus and surrounding |
| Duke Energy Ohio | southwest | Cincinnati region |
| FirstEnergy Ohio | northeast and northwest | Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, Toledo Edison |
| AES Ohio | Dayton region | Formerly Dayton Power & Light |
Ohio is a deregulated state — you can shop the supply portion of your bill but not delivery, and delivery is the part solar offsets. PUCO reaffirmed retail-rate net metering in January 2026, with credits available up to a 120% system sizing cap. Ohio also exempts solar energy systems from property tax and maintains an active SREC market.
Rates as published August 2026, drawn from Public Utilities Commission of Ohio filings, utility tariffs, PJM market data and U.S. Energy Information Administration Electric Power Monthly figures. Utilities reset on their own schedules — check your own bill.
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025. If you buy with cash or a loan in 2026, you cannot claim it. Any site still advertising a 30% federal credit for a homeowner purchase is running outdated information.
What remains is Section 48E, the commercial investment credit. It applies to third-party-owned systems — leases and power purchase agreements — where the system owner claims it rather than the homeowner. That is precisely what makes $0-down possible.
EnergyPros does not provide tax advice — confirm your situation with a tax professional.
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Ohio receives about 3.9 peak sun hours per day. Northern Ohio sees more cloud cover from Lake Erie; central and southern Ohio see more sun. Most homes still produce excellent solar economics — Ohio's relatively high electricity prices ($0.16-$0.18/kWh) mean your solar savings are larger per kWh produced.
Ohio offers net metering at most utilities, a Sales Tax Exemption for solar equipment, and pairs with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financing for $0-down installation. The state's ECO-Link program offers low-interest financing for energy improvements.
Net metering rules, interconnection requirements, and rebate availability vary by utility. Our installer network in Ohio works with all major providers:
Ohio's freeze-thaw cycles and occasional severe storms put more stress on roofs than milder climates. Asphalt shingle roofs typically last 18-22 years here rather than the national 20-25.
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Yes. EnergyPros matches Ohio homeowners with vetted, A-rated, licensed installers offering $0-down solar options — no purchase or loan required.
For most homeowners in Ohio, going solar locks in lower, more predictable power and helps offset rising Ohio utility rates. Actual savings depend on your roof, energy usage, and utility — a free, no-obligation estimate shows your specific numbers.
Ohio offers net metering, and may offer state incentives or tax exemptions for going solar. Programs and eligibility vary by utility and change over time — consult a licensed tax professional.