WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Columbia
Missouri
Missouri
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Columbia
January
$345highestFebruary
$227March
$123April
$118May
$118June
$130July
$132August
$130September
$116lowestOctober
$125November
$142December
$218Carbon Emissions
2,183 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,420 kWh
Columbia's energy comes from Coal, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Columbia's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 13%. Natural Gas provides 11% of the energy in Columbia. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Columbia. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Columbia. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Columbia.
64%
Coal
13%
Nuclear
11%
Natural Gas
9%
Wind
2%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,447 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,035
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
13 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Columbia 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $100-$1600 | Columbia Water & Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | Up to $420 | Columbia Water & Power | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | Up to $500 | Columbia Water & Power | See Details |
City of Columbia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Heat Pump Rate | Fixed | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Electric Rates | Fixed | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Electric Space Heating | Fixed | 11¢ to 17¢ |
Boone Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Single Phase Service Under 100 KVA | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Three Phase Service Under 100 KVA | Fixed | 8¢ to 9¢ |
| Pre-Paid Single Phase Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Sub-metered Heating | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Single Phase, Time of Use Service Under 100 KVA | TOU | 5¢ to 19¢ |
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