WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Columbia

Alabama

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The State of Electricity in Columbia

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Columbia

Average monthly bill

January

$245highest

February

$161

March

$160

April

$157lowest

May

$182

June

$201

July

$208

August

$213

September

$192

October

$170

November

$158

December

$172

Carbon Emissions

883 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,100 kWh

Where does Columbia’s electricity come from?

Columbia's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Columbia's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 16% of the energy in Columbia. Hydroelectric provides 7% of the energy in Columbia.

47%

Natural Gas

29%

Nuclear

16%

Coal

7%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Columbia

The state of solar in Columbia

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,276

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Utilities in Columbia

Pea River Electric Coop

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