WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Columbus
North Dakota
North Dakota
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Columbus
January
$369highestFebruary
$236March
$231April
$111May
$92June
$89lowestJuly
$98August
$93September
$90October
$100November
$210December
$276Carbon Emissions
2,082 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,667 kWh
Columbus's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 50% of Columbus's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 40%. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Columbus. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Columbus.
50%
Coal
40%
Wind
5%
Natural Gas
5%
Hydroelectric
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
$13,023
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
15 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.
Burke-Divide Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| A2 Single Phase Seasonal | Fixed | 10¢ |
| EHI Electric Heat - Residential | TOU | |
| Town Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Farm and Rural Residential | Fixed | 8¢ |
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