Columbus Utilities
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About Columbus Utilities
Columbus Utilities is a municipally owned entity. The largest city served by Columbus Utilities is Columbus, but the company also supplies electricity in 5 cities in Ohio. Columbus Utilities bills their customers a residential electricity rate of 12.31 cents per kilowatt hour on average, which ranks the provider 26th out of 119 companies in Ohio and 798th out of 2885 in the nation. They sold 848,217 megawatt hours in 2023 through traditional retail accounts. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.07% of the electricity sourced by the company. In 2023, the company made $90,539,900 from retail electricity sales. Their revenue from electricity activities was $90,786,400.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Columbus Utilities is $73.7. Columbus Utilities is ranked as the 874th highest electricity generator in the nation out of 3530 providers. The electricity grid managed by the company experiences 1.31 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting roughly 325.94 minutes. The national average for other companies is 1.44 outages per customer and roughly 123.49 minutes per outage. Electricity production is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates and then resell to their consumers.
Columbus Utilities currently loses roughly 3.81% of the electricity that they generate. The state average for energy loss is 2.89% and the US average is 2.43%. This results in Columbus Utilities getting a ranking of 38th best out of 168 electricity suppliers in Ohio and 751st best out of 3530 companies in the United States.
Columbus Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Columbus Utilities residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Columbus Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:111 North Front Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Tracie Davies
Columbus Utilities Contact
- Website:columbus.gov
- Customer Service Phone:(614) 645-8276
- Contact Page:www.columbus.gov
- Social Media:
Columbus Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.columbus.gov
- Outage Map:columbus.maps.arcgis.com
- Outage Phone:(614) 645-8276
- States Served:
- Ohio
- Counties Served:
- Franklin County
- Major Cities Served:
- Columbus
- Grandview Heights
- Obetz
- Valleyview
- Lockbourne
Quick Facts About Columbus Utilities
Columbus Utilities is the 46th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types in the state.
Columbus Utilities is the 11th largest supplier out of 168 providers in Ohio based on total megawatt hours sold.
Energy Loss
Columbus Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
34,686MWh
751 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Columbus Utilities' Power Outages
325.94 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.31 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Columbus Utilities.
Customers Out:
0
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Columbus Utilities Coverage Map
Columbus Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 22,859 | 165,148,723.89 | 12 | 100% |
Columbus Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 1,321,820 | 73 | 21.23 | $166.62/mo |
Cities Columbus Utilities Has Coverage
- Columbus, OH
- Grandview Heights, OH
- Lockbourne, OH
- Obetz, OH
- Valleyview, OH
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Columbus Utilities FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Columbus Utilities customers each month?
Consumers of Columbus Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $73.70.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Columbus Utilities customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of Columbus Utilities is 12.31 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Columbus Utilities power be restored?
Columbus Utilities' outages last, on average, around 325.94 minutes per each outage.
What is the phone number for Columbus Utilities?
You can reach Columbus Utilities by phone via (614) 645-8276.
What percentage of Columbus Utilities' electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?
Columbus Utilities produces 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
Who is the CEO of Columbus Utilities?
Columbus Utilities' current CEO is Tracie Davies.
What percentage of Columbus Utilities' electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Columbus Utilities produce 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
What cities does Columbus Utilities sell electricity in?
Columbus Utilities serves 5 cities in the country including Ohio.
