City of Columbus electricity rates
Municipal utility · Ohio · RFC region · PJM
City of Columbus is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 15,346 homes in Ohio. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.96¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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.
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City of Columbus bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.80 | $60.01 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.60 | $109.33 |
| 1,500 kWh | $209.40 | $158.64 |
| 2,000 kWh | $279.20 | $207.96 |
*Residential (KW10) (effective 2014-05-01, $10.70/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 Columbus residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (KW10) | 2014-05-01 | $10.70 | 9.86¢ |
| Residential (KW11) | 2014-05-01 | $10.70 | 8.37¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Columbus rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (12.59¢ → 12.97¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Columbus | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 141 | 206 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.45 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 97 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 141 | 130 | 121 |
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 Columbus's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 303 | 101 | 24,330 | 2025-07-12 |
City of Columbus service area
City of Columbus serves Franklin County in Ohio and 68 ZIP codes.
Franklin
Cities: Columbus, Dublin, Grove City, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Whitehall, Pataskala, Worthington, Bexley, Powell, Lewis Center, New Albany, Lincoln Village, Blacklick Estates, Canal Winchester, Grandview Heights, Groveport, Obetz, Huber Ridge, Lake Darby, Beechwood Trails, South Bloomfield, Minerva Park, Urbancrest
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 93% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 9 |
City of Columbus at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 14.98¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 13.06¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $109,891,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 878,598 MWh |
| Peak demand | 160 MW summer · 158 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.2% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 4065 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Columbus's electricity rate?
City of Columbus residential customers pay an average of 13.96¢ 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 24% below the Ohio average of 18.25¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Columbus electric bill?
About $83 a month. The average City of Columbus home uses 594 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does City of Columbus have?
City of Columbus serves 15,346 residential customers and 18,979 customers in total in Ohio, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Columbus?
In 2025, the average City of Columbus customer was without power for 2 hr 21 min (SAIDI) over 1.45 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 21 min. The Ohio average was 3 hr 26 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Columbus offer net metering for solar?
City of Columbus had 9 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Columbus before making decisions.