Columbia Gas of Ohio

It took a few years, but the Ohio gas market was deregulated in 2001. By 2014, more than half of Ohioans were buying power from a retail provider rather than their local utility. Deregulation allows you the power to choose from competing energy providers in your area. With multiple providers and rate plans available, you’ll want to compare Columbia Gas of Ohio rates to those of other providers in your area to get the best deal for your household.

Deregulation does not mean a lack of oversight. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) monitors and regulates utility companies and retail providers to ensure they treat customers fairly. Contact PUCO at 1-800-686-7826 if you have any problems you cannot resolve with your provider.

To learn more about deregulation and what it means for you or your business, check out the following resources:

• How to switch providers
• How to understand the lingo and find the right energy plan
• Tips for lowering your electric bill
• What you should know about no-deposit energy plans
• Which retail suppliers and rate plans are available to you

If you don’t choose a retail energy supplier and you live in Columbia Gas of Ohio’s service area, you will automatically purchase natural gas directly from Columbia. Like all deregulated states, Ohio helps you compare rates by requiring utility companies to list their “price to compare,” or basic generation rates. As of December 2023, Columbia Gas’ price to compare is 45.06 cents per ccf (100 cubic feet).

Can you beat Columbia Gas rates in Ohio if you switch to a retail provider? Learn your options by entering your ZIP code on this page.

If you are new to deregulation, you may not be aware of the difference between a utility company and an energy provider. In essence, a utility — like Columbia Gas of Ohio — delivers natural gas to your home and is responsible for all the infrastructure necessary to supply your gas. If you live in the company’s service area, you should call Columbia Gas of Ohio whenever you have an outage or gas emergency, no matter who you purchase your gas from. 

You can choose to buy your natural gas through a retail energy provider other than Columbia Gas of Ohio that will set your rates and is responsible for billing and customer service. If you don’t select a provider, your utility will become your default provider.

If you live in Columbia Gas of Ohio’s service area, popular gas and electric providers include Constellation Energy, Direct Energy, and Frontier Utilities. Depending on your exact location, you may have other options. 

Choose Energy makes it easy to compare providers and find the right fit for you. Our free, independent marketplace lets you read provider reviews, filter for special plan types, and more.

Enter your ZIP code on our marketplace to find a list of providers in your neighborhood and compare natural gas prices near you.

In addition to natural gas delivery, Columbia Gas of Ohio offers information about natural gas safety and contact methods for customer service. If you are a Columbia Gas customer in Ohio, you can contact the utility in the following ways:

• To log in to your account, click here.
• To contact customer service, call 1-800-344-4077
• To report an outage or emergency, call 1-800-344-4077