Columbia MO Utilities
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About Columbia MO Utilities
Columbia MO Utilities is a municipally owned entity operating in Columbia, Missouri and rural areas of Boone County. The company has 45,169 residential accounts, 7,039 commercial customers and 30 industrial customers whom they provide electricity to. On average, Columbia MO Utilities' residential electricity price is 11.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.68% lower than the nationwide average rate of 15.64 cents. This makes the provider 965th lowest for average electricity price out of 2893 providers in the US. There were a total of 84,478 megawatt hours sold to wholesale customers. During the same timeframe, the provider generated 56,148 megawatt hours and acquired 1,232,664 megawatt hours via the wholesale electricity market. Their total revenue for 2022 from electricity related activities was $146,231,000, with $123,049,000 coming from retail sales to end users and $1,026,000 from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Columbia MO Utilities is $99.21. Customers of the company pay a 20.37% markdown compared to other residents of the state. The provider's electricity production facilities have output of 49,504 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas as the fuel source. They rank 9th out of the 122 companies we track in the state for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel types used. With 49,509.97 megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels, Columbia MO Utilities is the 16th largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable sources in the state out of 122 suppliers.
Net metering services are available to consumers of Columbia MO Utilities. The purchase of solar panels and other electricity sources is often too expensive for individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell excess kilowatt hours back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources more financially friendly.
All electricity suppliers who generate electricity suffer from some energy loss via heat depletion or alternative factors. Columbia MO Utilities is not an exception, as they average a yearly loss of around 1.38% of the total electricity they produce. The state of Missouri has an energy loss average of 3.23% and the countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Columbia MO Utilities receiving a rank of 129th best out of 3517 providers reporting energy loss in the country.
Columbia MO Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Columbia MO Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
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Columbia MO Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:701 East Broadway
Columbia, Missouri 65201
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Dave Sorrell
Columbia MO Utilities Contact
- Website:www.como.gov
- Customer Service Phone:(573) 874-2489
- Contact Page:www.como.gov
- Social Media:
Columbia MO Utilities Service
- Outage Map:gocolumbiamo.maps.arcgis.com
- Outage Phone:(573) 875-2555
- States Served:
- Missouri
- Counties Served:
- Boone County
- Major Cities Served:
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Quick Facts About Columbia MO Utilities
Based on megawatt hours generated, Columbia MO Utilities is the 20th largest supplier out of 141 providers in the state.
As the 391st largest producer of electricity in the country, Columbia MO Utilities generates 64,402 megawatt hours of electricity.
Energy Loss
Columbia MO Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
17,749MWh
129 National Rank
Columbia MO Utilities Energy Makeup
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Columbia MO Utilities Coverage Map
Columbia MO Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 52,238 | 123,049,000 | 11 | 100% |
Columbia MO Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 187,690 | 6 | 11.96 | $127.61/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Columbia MO Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbia Energy CenterColumbia MO Utilities (100.00%) | Columbia | MO | Natural Gas | 46,341 | 30,641,354.1 | 661.21 | ||
| Columbia | MO | Landfill Gas | 18,061 | 12,225,778.42 | 676.92 |
Columbia MO Utilities Fuel Makeup
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Columbia MO Utilities FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Columbia MO Utilities?
Columbia MO Utilities' current CEO is Dave Sorrell.
What is the phone number for Columbia MO Utilities?
You can reach Columbia MO Utilities by phone via (573) 874-2489.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Columbia MO Utilities customers?
Consumers of Columbia MO Utilities, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 11.93 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Columbia MO Utilities' electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Columbia MO Utilities produce 76.88% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
How much is the average bundled bill for Columbia MO Utilities customers each month?
Customers of Columbia MO Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $99.21.
What percentage of Columbia MO Utilities' electricity is produced using renewable fuel sources?
Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Columbia MO Utilities generate 23.12% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Columbia MO Utilities?
Columbia MO Utilities owns or is associated with 2 power plants.
