Safis Energy

/saˈfis/ · Greek safís (σαφής) · clear, evident

Working to make Ohio's electricity market self-evident through data

In Ohio, you can choose who supplies your electricity. There are hundreds of offers at any given time, and the differences between them are not always obvious. This site tracks every offer filed with the state since 2014 and shows what the data says about which deals actually save money.

Select your utility territory below. If you know your current rate, enter it to see how it compares. This data comes from public sources and may contain errors. Terms.

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Fixed-rate offers

How today compares

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Over time

Does the spread predict savings?

Variable & introductory offers

Intro rate transparency

Cancellation fee: A fee some suppliers charge if you leave before your contract ends. Also called an early termination fee (ETF).
EIA-861 (avg actual): Federal data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form 861. Reports each supplier's total revenue divided by total sales annually - the average rate their customers actually paid across all plan types. Published ~1 year behind.
Fixed rate: A supplier rate locked for a set number of months. Your generation charge stays the same regardless of market changes.
Introductory rate: A low teaser rate, typically for the first month only. After the intro period, the rate becomes variable and is set by the supplier. The post-intro rate is not disclosed publicly by PUCO, the utility, or in any federal data.
NOPEC: Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council. A government aggregation program that negotiates rates on behalf of member communities.
Spread: Utility default rate minus a fixed offer rate. Positive means the offer is cheaper.
Utility default rate: The generation rate you pay if you don't choose a supplier. Ohio utilities call this the Price to Compare (PTC). It updates periodically, typically quarterly.