What is PUCO?
PUCO stands for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. They're the state agency that regulates energy utilities, including approving supplier rates and protecting consumers.
The Apples-to-Apples Database
The Apples-to-Apples program (a name referencing PUCO's commitment to comparing plans fairly) publishes a database of every competitive energy supplier's offers in Ohio. It includes:
- Supplier name and contact info
- Rate (cents per kWh)
- Contract length
- Fixed or variable
- Monthly fees (if any)
- Early termination fees
- Renewable percentage (if applicable)
Why This Matters
The Apples-to-Apples database is the source of truth for Ohio energy rates. It's updated regularly and available to the public. When EnergyMonkey shows you rates, we're pulling directly from this official PUCO source.
Why It's Called "Apples-to-Apples"
Because comparing energy plans is notoriously confusing. Different suppliers use different pricing structures, fees, and contract terms. PUCO's standardized format lets you actually compare "apples to apples"—same variables, same timeframe, same transparency.
Accessing It Yourself
You can visit PUCO's official Apples-to-Apples page directly, but it's dense and not mobile-friendly. That's why EnergyMonkey exists—to take that official data and present it in a way that's actually useful: ranked by your personal savings.
Either way, you know you're looking at real, official rates from the state of Ohio.