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Columbia Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Columbia

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Columbia, AL is 12.46¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Columbia

^ The average residential electricity rate in Columbia, AL is 12.82¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Columbia

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Columbia, AL is 8.38¢/kWh.[1]

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Columbia, AL Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Columbia


  • Commercial Electricity in Columbia
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Columbia is 12.46¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Columbia is 17.22% greater than the Alabama average rate of 10.63¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Columbia is 23.49% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Columbia


  • Residential Electricity in Columbia
    • The average residential electricity rate in Columbia is 12.82¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Columbia is 12.46% greater than the Alabama average rate of 11.4¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Columbia is 7.91% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Columbia


  • Industrial Electricity in Columbia
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Columbia is 8.38¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Columbia is 34.73% greater than the Alabama average rate of 6.22¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Columbia is 25.64% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]

Alabama Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Alabama


  • Commercial electricity rates in AL [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Alabama is 10.63¢/kWh, which ranks 14th in the nation and is 5.35% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in AL [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Alabama averages 5,083 kWh/month, which ranks 37th in the nation and is 18.52% less than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in AL [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Alabama is $541, which ranks 25th in the nation and is 13.99% less than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Alabama


  • Residential electricity rates in Alabama [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Alabama is 11.4¢/kWh, which ranks 23rd in the nation and is
  • Residential electricity consumption in AL [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Alabama averages 1,187 kWh/month, which ranks 4th in the nation and is 31.45% greater than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in AL [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Alabama is $135, which ranks 2nd in the nation and is 26.17% greater than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Alabama


  • Industrial electricity rates in Alabama [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Alabama is 6.22¢/kWh, which ranks 33rd in the nation and is 6.75% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in AL [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Alabama averages 392,382 kWh/month, which ranks 9th in the nation and is 249.85% greater than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in AL [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Alabama is $24,425, which ranks 9th in the nation and is 226.41% greater than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Columbia, AL

Columbia, AL Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Columbia, AL


    • Household income: The city of Columbia has a median household income of $24,670, versus $58,522 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Columbia is approximately 58 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 18 percent of Columbia households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Alabama is about $135/month, ranking 2nd in the U.S. and 26.17% greater than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: Columbia vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Columbia

About Columbia

Columbia is a town located in Houston County in the state of Alabama, and has a population of approximately 740.[6]

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More about Columbia utilities

For more information about Columbia electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

One way to produce electricity is by hydropower, where electricity is generated by water spinning turbines attached to generators.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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