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. Columbia MO Utilities averages 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their patrons for residential electricity, which is, fortunately, 10.54% below the average US rate of 16.06 cents. Roughly 1,166,380 megawatt hours were sold by the supplier to retail accounts in 2023 and 24,269 megawatt hours were sold to other providers via whole channels. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they produce in their power facilities and other megawatt hours procured on wholesale channels. These two categories make up 1.97% and 98.03%, respectively, of all electricity sourced by the company. In 2023, the company had revenue of $133,140,000 from retail electricity sales and $557,100 on the wholesale electricity market.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Columbia MO Utilities is $130.88. Customers of the company pay a 0.61% markdown compared to other residents of the state. Production facilities owned or managed by Columbia MO Utilities generate 36,687 megawatt hours, which is the 20th highest in Missouri out of 3530 providers. Production by the supplier from natural gas totals 24,482 megawatt hours, which is around 66.73% of their total generation. The provider's consumers are faced with an average of 0.57 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages are on average 39.21 minutes, while the national average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
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 1.75% of the total electricity they produce. The state of Missouri has an energy loss average of 2.82% and the countrywide average is 2.43%, resulting in Columbia MO Utilities receiving a rank of 230th best out of 3530 providers reporting energy loss in the country.
Columbia MO Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Columbia MO Utilities residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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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:
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.
Columbia MO Utilities generates 24,482 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types, which is 16th out of 121 providers in the state.
Columbia MO Utilities generates 12,205 megawatt hours (or 33.27% of their total generation) from the use of renewable fuels in their production facilities.
Energy Loss
Columbia MO Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
21,154MWh
230 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Columbia MO Utilities' Power Outages
39.21 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.57 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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 | 49,319 | 145,744,317.7 | 11 | 100% |
Columbia MO Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 187,690 | 6 | 13.48 | $144.26/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 | 20,064 | 13,123,064.5 | 654.06 | ||
| Columbia | MO | Landfill Gas | 16,623 | 12,874,452.4 | 774.5 |
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.
When will Columbia MO Utilities power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Columbia MO Utilities' consumers is 39.21 minutes.
How much is the average bundled bill for Columbia MO Utilities customers each month?
Consumers of Columbia MO Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $130.88.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Columbia MO Utilities customers?
Customers of Columbia MO Utilities, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 14.37 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Columbia MO Utilities?
You can reach Columbia MO Utilities by phone via (573) 874-2489.
What percentage of Columbia MO Utilities' electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Columbia MO Utilities generate 33.27% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
What percentage of Columbia MO Utilities' electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Columbia MO Utilities generates 66.73% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Columbia MO Utilities?
There are 2 power plants owned by or associated with Columbia MO Utilities.
