WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Columbus
Minnesota
Minnesota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Columbus
January
$138February
$81March
$119April
$101May
$108June
$157July
$237highestAugust
$148September
$132October
$121November
$77lowestDecember
$91Carbon Emissions
629 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
768 kWh
Columbus's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Columbus's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 23%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Columbus. Wind provides 15% of the energy in Columbus. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Columbus. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Columbus.
34%
Natural Gas
23%
Nuclear
21%
Coal
15%
Wind
5%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
836 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,209
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Columbus can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
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