WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Columbus
Mississippi
Mississippi
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Columbus
January
$246highestFebruary
$150March
$139April
$137lowestMay
$156June
$161July
$179August
$168September
$154October
$146November
$138December
$164Carbon Emissions
900 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,110 kWh
Columbus's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 73% of Columbus's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 16%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Columbus. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Columbus. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Columbus.
74%
Natural Gas
16%
Nuclear
5%
Coal
4%
Solar
1%
Wind
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
$14,130
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 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.
Tennessee Valley Authority has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service RS | Fixed | 10¢ |
4-County Electric Power Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 10¢ |
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 | Fixed | 10¢ |
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