WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Columbus
January
$316highestFebruary
$210March
$180April
$142May
$137lowestJune
$142July
$151August
$147September
$137lowestOctober
$143November
$166December
$239Carbon Emissions
1,038 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,097 kWh
Columbus's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Columbus's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 23%. Nuclear provides 12% of the energy in Columbus. Wind provides 2% of the energy in Columbus. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Columbus. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Columbus.
60%
Natural Gas
23%
Coal
12%
Nuclear
2%
Wind
2%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
895 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,958
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Columbus. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
City of Westerville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
City of Columbus has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Small (KW11) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential (KW10) | Fixed | 12¢ |
AEP Ohio has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Day Bundled (RS-TOD) | TOU | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Demand Metered Ohio Power Rate Zone, Bundled-Heating | TOU | 2¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Bundled Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOD) | TOU | 19¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Bundled (RS-TOD2) (Columbus Southern Power Zone) | TOU | 13¢ to 23¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use Bundled Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOU) | TOU | 18¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service Delivery Only Ohio Power Zone (RS) | Fixed | 6¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Service Demand Metered Ohio Power Rate Zone, Bundled | Fixed | 16¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOD) | TOU | 8¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Service Bundled (RS) | Fixed | 6¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Service Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS) | Fixed | 8¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Service Bundled (RS) | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service(RS) | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS-TOU) | TOU | 8¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Service Bundled Ohio Power Rate Zone (RS) | Fixed | 19¢ to 19¢ |
Columbus Southern Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Small Use Load Management Service, Storage Water Heating Provision: SCHEDULE R-R-1 | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service: SCHEDULE R-R | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service: SCHEDULE RS-TOD | TOU | 9¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Service, Load Management Water Heating Provision: SCHEDULE R-R | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service, Storage Water Heating Provision: SCHEDULE R-R | TOU | 8¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Energy Storage: SCHEDULE RS-ES | TOU | 9¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Small Use Load Management Service: SCHEDULE R-R-1 | Fixed | 8¢ to 14¢ |
South Central Power Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 3¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,097 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.49¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 8.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The price to compare for Columbus Southern Power Co is 7.78¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,097 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 8.49¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 12 months | 9.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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