Dayton is the birthplace of aviation, the home of the Wright brothers, and a city that has reinvented itself from mid-century manufacturing powerhouse to a growing technology and healthcare hub anchored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, one of the largest military installations in the United States. AES Ohio, formerly known as Dayton Power and Light, serves the Dayton metro with electricity that became significantly more affordable after the City of Dayton launched its electric aggregation program. As of June 2026 the City of Dayton SOPEC aggregation program locks residential rates at just $0.10691 per kWh for green energy with 100 percent renewable content, one of the most competitive electricity rates of any Ohio city and excellent news for EV owners looking to minimize ongoing charging costs.
Dayton has a genuine claim to being at the forefront of American innovation. The Wright brothers invented powered flight here. NCR Corporation pioneered business computing here. Standard Register and Reynolds and Reynolds shaped document technology industries for generations. Today Wright-Patterson Air Force Base continues this legacy as one of the most important research and development installations in the US military. This culture of engineering innovation has translated into strong EV adoption among Dayton's growing population of defense contractors, aerospace engineers, and University of Dayton graduates who stay in the region.
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What Dayton homeowners need to know about utility programs, permits, and local installation conditions.
AES Ohio serves Dayton and Montgomery County. The City of Dayton runs an electric aggregation program through SOPEC that locks residential customers at $0.10691 per kWh with 100 percent renewable content as of June 2026, significantly below AES Ohio's standard service offer of $0.10856. Ohio's deregulated electricity market allows all Dayton homeowners to shop competitive generation rates through energychoice.ohio.gov. AES Ohio does not currently offer a specific residential EV charger rebate though the utility offers commercial Level 2 rebates of up to $10,000 per charging station. The federal 30 percent tax credit covers up to $1,000 of residential installation costs through June 30, 2026.
The City of Dayton requires an electrical permit for Level 2 EV charger installations through the Dayton One Stop Development Shop. Montgomery County processes permits for unincorporated areas and surrounding municipalities. Most residential permits are approved within 3 to 5 business days. Ohio requires a licensed Ohio electrician for all Level 2 charger installations. AES Ohio does not require separate notification for residential EV charger installations. Dayton's diverse housing stock from Victorian-era homes in Oregon Historic District to newer construction in Centerville and Bellbrook requires individual panel assessment before installation.
Our Dayton installer network covers Montgomery, Greene, and Warren counties including Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Trotwood, Centerville, Miamisburg, Springboro, Franklin, Xenia, and all communities throughout the greater Dayton metro region. We serve neighborhoods from the Oregon Historic District and South Park to the suburban growth corridors of Route 725 and Interstate 675.
From your first request to a fully charged EV in your garage, here is what to expect.
Fill out the form with your Dayton address and needs. Takes under 2 minutes.
A certified Dayton area electrician reaches out within 24 hours.
Panel capacity, charger location, and conduit routing are evaluated for an accurate quote.
Your electrician pulls the permit, installs the circuit and charger, and schedules inspection.
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