Columbus Water and Light
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About Columbus Water and Light
Columbus Water and Light supplies electricity in Columbus, Wisconsin. Electricity companies must regularly report the number of customers signed up for their services to government agencies. Recently the company listed 2,968 customers receiving their services. Exactly 3 of these customers are industrial accounts, 446 are commercial customer accounts and 2,519 are residential accounts. The average residential electricity price for Columbus Water and Light is around 13.25 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 23.68% lower than the state's average rate of 17.36 cents, ranking the provider at 44th lowest for average electricity price out of 122 providers in Wisconsin. They had sales of 73,023 megawatt hours in 2023 through retail sales. Wholesale power purchases made up 100.00% of all electricity sourced by the company . Exactly 74,881 megawatt hours were purchased via the wholesale market. The total revenue for Columbus Water and Light in 2023 from electricity sales was $7,721,200, with $7,635,400 coming from retail sales to end users.
The United States average monthly residential electricity bill is $139.28, while the Columbus Water and Light average is 41.38% lower at $81.64 per month. Electricity production is not part of the Columbus Water and Light business plan, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates from other companies and then resell to their end users.
Thankfully, Columbus Water and Light allows consumers to participate in net metering programs. This is a positive for any customer potentially purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their excess electricity back to the grid.
Losing electricity from heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity generation business. Suppliers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. Columbus Water and Light recently reported an annual loss of about 2.48% of the electricity that they generate. These averages allow us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the various suppliers who operate throughout the US. Columbus Water and Light has earned a rank of 393rd best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the nation and 27th best out of 116 in the state.
Columbus Water and Light Rate & Electric Bills
Columbus Water and Light residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Columbus Water and Light Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:950 Maple Avenue
Columbus, Wisconsin 53925
United States of America
Columbus Water and Light Contact
- Website:columbuswaterandlight.com
- Customer Service Phone:(920) 623-5900
- Contact Page:www.columbuswaterandlight.com
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Columbus Water and Light Service
- States Served:
- Wisconsin
- Counties Served:
- Columbia County
- Major Cities Served:
Energy Loss
Columbus Water and Light's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
1,858MWh
393 National Rank
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Columbus Water and Light Coverage Map
Columbus Water and Light State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2,946 | 8,011,270.37 | 70 | 100% |
Columbus Water and Light County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 58,219 | 7 | 17.29 | $113.66/mo |
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Columbus Water and Light FAQ:
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Columbus Water and Light customers?
Customers of Columbus Water and Light, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 13.25 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the average bundled bill for Columbus Water and Light customers each month?
Columbus Water and Light currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $81.64, compared to the Wisconsin average of $111.82 and the United States average of $111.82 for bundled service.
What is the phone number for Columbus Water and Light?
You can reach Columbus Water and Light by phone via (920) 623-5900.
