Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel

Smart Energy

The Smart Energy House

Instructions:

Using the drop-down boxes in the form below, select your choices and click 'Submit.'
Once this form has been submitted, you will see helpful energy saving advice and calculations of average annual operating costs based on the choices you input here.

Size of Residence:
Location:	Why is this important?
	Weather in Ohio can vary based on the region of the state, especially due to the effects of Lake Erie during the winter season. Consumers in northern Ohio (for example, near Toledo, Sandusky, Lorain, Cleveland or Ashtabula) may often experience more days of the year which require heating. Those living in central and southern Ohio may experience more days when air conditioning is necessary.
Electric Company:
Gas Company:

Please Note:

Calculations do not include customer service charges.
Calculations are based on national and state average usage statistics.
The price of natural gas used for these calculations is based on the lowest supplier rate for a one-year agreement as shown on the OCC's "Comparing your energy choices" charts, which are updated weekly.

Information believed accurate but not guaranteed.
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