WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Columbus

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Columbus

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Columbus

Average monthly bill

January

$176highest

February

$149

March

$125

April

$115lowest

May

$115lowest

June

$146

July

$147

August

$149

September

$125

October

$120

November

$131

December

$147

Carbon Emissions

521 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

994 kWh

Where does Columbus’s electricity come from?

Columbus's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Columbus's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Columbus. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Columbus. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Columbus.

43%

Wind

34%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

9%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Columbus

The state of solar in Columbus

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

$11,358

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Utilities in Columbus

Columbus Electric Coop, Inc

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