Kentucky
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Columbia
January
$167highestFebruary
$81lowestMarch
$101April
$98May
$98June
$107July
$113August
$109September
$95October
$100November
$102December
$89Carbon Emissions
1,431 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
830 kWh
Columbia's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 67% of Columbia's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Columbia. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Columbia.
67%
Coal
28%
Natural Gas
4%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
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
$14,237
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 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.
Taylor County Rural E C C has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Farm and Home Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
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