Clean Energy Columbus serves more than 220,000 Columbus residents with clean energy and real electricity savings. Columbus residents enrolled in CEC save around $110 per year on average on their electric bills, and all customers combined have saved more than $59 million over the life of the program. We’re proud to provide Columbus residents with affordable clean energy and invest in local clean energy generation.
Thank you for being part of Clean Energy Columbus and joining us to make Columbus cleaner and greener!
A Clean Energy City, Powered Locally
Clean Energy Columbus sources power from Ohio‑based renewable projects, as well as sourcing clean energy from other regions. CEC’s Ohio-based energy includes 180 MW of solar energy from Pickaway County, 49 MW of solar energy from the Atlanta Farms Solar Project in Clinton County, and 83 MW of wind energy from Huron and Erie Counties. By sourcing energy in‑state, the program supports Ohio jobs and keeps economic benefits close to home.
How CEC Has Made an Impact
To date, the clean energy delivered through Clean Energy Columbus is equivalent to:
- Taking 1.4 million cars off the road
- Preserving 6.2 million acres of forests
- Providing electricity for nearly 700,000 homes
These numbers represent real, tangible progress toward a healthier, more sustainable Columbus.
Advancing Equity Through Clean Energy
CEC was built with equity at its core. Every participating resident receives the same 100% renewable electricity, regardless of their neighborhood. Cleaner air and renewable energy access help reduce long‑standing environmental health disparities. At the same time, the development of local clean energy projects creates jobs and economic opportunities across Ohio, supporting a more equitable future for all residents.
How to Join Clean Energy Columbus
Interested in playing your part to support a cleaner future? Call AEP Energy at 877-726-0214 to join Clean Energy Columbus, the City’s Community Choice Aggregation program.
Through CEC, residents and businesses are helping build a cleaner, healthier and more resilient City powered entirely by renewable energy.