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Columbia Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Columbia

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Columbia, AL is 13.41¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Columbia

^ The average residential electricity rate in Columbia, AL is 12.56¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Columbia

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Columbia, AL is 10.4¢/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 13.41¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Columbia is 26.15% greater than the Alabama average rate of 10.63¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Columbia is 32.9% 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 12.56¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Columbia is 10.18% greater than the Alabama average rate of 11.4¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Columbia is 5.72% 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 10.4¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Columbia is 67.2% greater than the Alabama average rate of 6.22¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Columbia is 55.92% 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?

Seven southern states (AL, FL, GA, SC, TN, TX & VA) are often in the top ten in electricity consumption due to high cooling demand.

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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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