City of Columbia City electricity rates
Municipal utility · Indiana
City of Columbia City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,238 homes in Indiana. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.76¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Columbia City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.80 | $49.54 |
| 1,000 kWh | $147.60 | $91.02 |
| 1,500 kWh | $221.40 | $132.51 |
| 2,000 kWh | $295.20 | $173.99 |
*Residential (effective 2010-06-30, $4.88/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Columbia City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2010-06-30 | $4.88 | 8.93¢ first 500 kWh, 8.30¢ after |
| Water Heater and Electric Heat- Water Heater | 2010-06-30 | $7.77 | 8.22¢ first 900 kWh, 7.64¢ after |
| Water Heater and Electric Heat- All Electric | 2010-06-30 | $7.82 | 8.22¢ first 900 kWh, 7.64¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Columbia City rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (10.82¢ → 14.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Columbia City doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Columbia City's counties, customers averaged 55 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley | 75 | 30 | 4,696 | 2025-07-25 |
| Noble | 32 | 11 | 1,121 | 2025-03-12 |
City of Columbia City service area
City of Columbia City serves 2 counties in Indiana.
Noble, Whitley
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Columbia City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,231,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 93,579 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 4007 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Columbia City's electricity rate?
City of Columbia City residential customers pay an average of 14.76¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 13% below the Indiana average of 16.94¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Columbia City electric bill?
About $220 a month. The average City of Columbia City home uses 1,489 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $148.
How many customers does City of Columbia City have?
City of Columbia City serves 5,238 residential customers in Indiana, across 2 counties.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Columbia City before making decisions.