Columbia electricity and gas rates
At typical use (805 kWh of electricity a month), electricity for a Columbia house costs about $120 a month: about $1,440 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies power to Columbia houses and what a typical house uses: about 805 kWh of electricity a month. Bills include a 7.5% in lieu of gross receipts tax payment.
Electricity: City of Columbia Water & Light
Residential rate from October 1, 2026.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $22.44 a month |
| First 300 kWhs a month | 9.61¢ |
| Next 450 kWhs a month | 11.78¢ |
| Next 1250 kWhs a month | 13.29¢ |
| Next kWhs above 2000 a month | 14.01¢ |
Sources
Checked October 31, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
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