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Postal District Rate Schedule • Downtown Cincinnati / Over-the-Rhine

45202 Utility Costs & Electric Rates

Official residential utility estimates for properties in ZIP 45202 (Downtown Cincinnati / Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH). Derived from municipal public records and NOAA degree days.

Cooling Days (CDD)
1,180
+40% Summer AC
Avg Floor Area
1,250 sq ft
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Cincinnati (US) Monthly Utility Bill Calculator

Simulate itemized municipal charges based on occupants, square footage, and NOAA temperature peaks.

1,800 sq ft
Presets:
Summer Peak: +40% AC Surge
Heating System
Broadband Average 500+ Mbps residential plan
Total Estimated Cost Calculating...
$330 / month
Annual projected spend: $3,960 vs US Avg
Electricity 1,020 kWh
$0
City Water 5,850 gal
$0
Natural Gas 24 Therms
$0
Sewer & Stormwater Fixed + Volumetric
$0
Trash & Recycling Curbside Cart
$0
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Certified On: September 25, 2026

Official Residential Utility Estimate: Cincinnati, US

3 Occupants | 1,800 sq ft | Season: SUMMER | Heating: GAS
Total Estimated Monthly Utility Expense: $335 / Month
Utility Service Designated Local Provider Estimated Monthly Charge
⚡ Electricity (Cooling & Power) Duke Energy Ohio $142 (1,020 kWh)
💧 City Water & Meter Base Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) $48 (5,850 gal)
♨️ Natural Gas / Fuel Duke Energy Gas Ohio $45 (24 Therms)
🚿 Sewer & Drainage Discharge Municipal Wastewater Authority $41
🗑️ Curbside Solid Waste & Recycling City Sanitation Dept $32

Methodological Notice & Regulatory Citation: This estimate was computed using published 2026 municipal tariff resolutions and Public Utility Commission rate schedules for Cincinnati, US. Consumption calibrated with USGS per capita water metrics and NOAA regional degree day benchmarks. Intended for lease budgeting, closing cost verification, and rental disclosures.

NOAA Climate Analysis for 45202: HVAC Energy Demand

In 45202 (Downtown Cincinnati / Over-the-Rhine), summer cooling increases your kWh electric bill by 40% compared to the winter heating baseline.

Homes in this postal zone record an average of 1,180 Cooling Degree Days annually. High HVAC seasonal efficiency (SEER2 16+) and window tinting directly protect against top-tier summer rate charges.

Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 1,180

Reflects air conditioning runtime. Critical for managing peak electric bills.

Heating Degree Days (HDD): 4,950

Reflects winter furnace and heat pump energy consumption.

Assigned Utility Providers for ZIP 45202

Power Utility: Duke Energy Ohio
Water Authority: Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW)
Natural Gas: Duke Energy Gas Ohio
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Official Municipal Filings

Tariff data is sourced directly from city council utility rate resolutions, Public Utility Commission (PUC) filings, and retail provider dockets.

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Federal Energy Benchmarks

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form EIA-861M residential sales data is leveraged to calibrate regional seasonal consumption models.

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USGS & NOAA Climate Standards

Water and sewer discharge volume models use USGS per capita metrics; HVAC load draws from NOAA Cooling & Heating Degree Day (CDD/HDD) indexes.

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Est. Monthly Bill
$335/mo