Moving? Get to know Dayton and find the best electricity rates

Many people think of Dayton, Ohio as a suburb of Cincinnati. And while that may be partially true since it’s only an hour away, Dayton is its own town, full of aviation history, tech industry and bragging rights. It offers big-city amenities with Midwestern charm and affordability.

 

Dayton is also known as the Birthplace of Modern Aviation – and that doesn’t come without earning the title.

Hometown boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright, developed the first successful motor-operated airplane and put Dayton on the map.

 

Land that brothers used to conduct aircraft operations on is now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which was established in 1917 during World War I. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, which is the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum and the state’s most-visited free tourist attraction, resides on Wright-Pat.

 

Daytonites are quick to tell you that holding a mid-sized city title has its privileges, like affordable living. Dayton’s cost of living is roughly 6% lower than the national average and 2.4% less than living in nearby Cincinnati.

With a strong economic outlook, Dayton is in Montgomery County, along the Great Miami River, and has a population of 137,644 making it the sixth-most populous city in Ohio. It anchors the state’s fourth-largest metropolitan area, which has roughly 814,049 residents.

 

A recent CBRE report recognized Dayton as the No. 1 city in the country for rising tech talent and is home to two of the area’s largest healthcare systems: Kettering Health and Premier Health.

 

While its history revolves around aviation, today Dayton’s economy is relatively diversified and includes technology hubs, education and healthcare. Leading corporations include Reynolds and Reynolds, LexisNexis, Standard Register and the former Mead Paper Co. now called MeadWestvaco. Premier Health Partners is the largest employer followed closely by Kettering Health Network.

 

Thinking about making the move? Here’s everything you need to know to make the transition easier, from finding a Dayton electricity supplier or healthcare provider, to getting to know the neighbors.

The choice is yours: Compare Dayton electricity rates, and pick your energy supplier

The ability to choose your energy company is a big benefit for those moving to Dayton. Whether you’re from out of state or moving within Ohio to the Southwest, you’ll want to add picking your electricity supplier to your to-do list.

 

Ohio is an Energy Choice state, which means residents have the freedom to compare electric and natural gas suppliers and choose the electric supplier and plan that best fits their situation, whether that’s choosing a fixed-rate plan to make monthly budgeting more predictable, or selecting a supplier that offers environmentally-friendly clean energy.

How electricity reaches your home

If you live in Greater Dayton, you can choose your supplier, sometimes called your Competitive Retail Electric Service, or CRES, supplier. CRES suppliers are certified by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and offer alternative competitive prices, clean energy options and other services or incentives. Energy Harbor, for example, is a CRES supplier.

 

Comparing energy providers is simple. Dayton residents still receive the same bill from their city utilities, making the transition even easier. Ohio electricity companies include AEP Ohio, AES Ohio, Duke Energy, The Illuminating Co., Ohio Edison and ToledoEdison.

Do these 5 things before moving to Dayton

From picking an electric company to visiting the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, getting a jump start on move-in tasks will make the transition to The Summit City even easier.

 

  1. Inform your insurance provider: Talk to your insurance company to discuss both homeowner’s and auto policy options. Laws governing how insurance providers operate vary state to state, so moving to Cincinnati may require updated policies – and maybe a new insurance provider.
  2. Set up home energy services: Don’t forget to compare energy solutions before connecting with your gas and electric utility. You might miss out on competitive fixed-rate plans that can help eliminate rate surprises on your electricity bills. If you want to save even more, reducing the amount of energy you use can also help to lower your energy bill.
  3. Forward your mail and update your address online: Set up mail forwarding before you hop in the moving van. It’s as simple as filling out a Change of Address e-form at USPS.com. Then update your shipping address with online stores, subscription services and delivery apps. Nothing’s worse than having DoorDash deliver your move-in meal to your old address.
  4. Turn on internet: Not as vital as electric power but find time before your move to choose a communications provider and establish internet and WiFi services. With WiFi up and running on Day 1, you can unwind with your favorite streaming show or knock out some remote work on Day 2.
  5. Visit the BMV: Soon after you’re settled, find the closest Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch and take time to register your vehicle and get a new license. Visit the Ohio BMV’s website to choose a branch, review BMV services and learn more about Ohio traffic laws. 

Tickets and Cheez-its

The more you learn about Dayton, the more you’re surprised by the Birthplace of Aviation. Here are four fascinating facts about your new hometown:

1. Crackers Anyone?: Birthplace of the Cheez-It. The Green and Green Company (later bought by Kellogg Co.) started making the iconic orange cracker in 1921.

2. No joke: Dayton was founded on April Fool’s Day (April 1) in 1796.

3. Slow down: The world’s first speeding ticket was written in Dayton in 1904. The ticket was issued to Harry Myers on West Third Street for traveling 12 mph.

Won't you take me to Funky Town?

1. Funky Town: Dayton is also called the Land of Funk. It’s believed Dayton has produced more funk bands than any other city, including The Ohio Players, Heatwave and Shirley Murdock.

2. Sinking Like a Stone: The Rolling Stones bombed in Dayton when they performed at Hara Arena in 1964, just two years after the band formed. A Dayton Daily News critic panned their appearance, describing it as “rag-tag” and the music as “their brand of noise.” Guess they were wrong.

3. Derby Days: Dayton hosted the first Soap Box Derby. In the summer of 1933, 19 boys raced their homemade cars with a local newsman hosting the race. Later that same year, the newsman hosted a larger race with a cash prize. The Soap Box Derby was born.

4. Highs and Lowe: While born in Virginia, actor Rob Lowe was raised in Dayton. He attended Oakwood Junior High and his first professional acting role was in a play at Wright State University when he was 12 years old.

Here’s a full list of zip codes in the Dayton area we serve:

45315, 45322, 45342, 45377, 45390, 45402, 45403, 45404, 45405, 45406, 45408, 45409, 45410, 45414, 45415, 45416, 45417, 45418, 45419, 45420, 45424, 45426, 45427, 45428, 45429, 45431, 45432, 45439