City of Columbus electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
City of Columbus is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,468 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.18¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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 | $65.90 | $71.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.80 | $128.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.70 | $185.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.60 | $242.70 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service- Three phase (effective 2012-10-01, $14.50/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service- Three phase | 2012-10-01 | $14.50 | 11.41¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day 7am-7pmtime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $7.45 | 19.1¢ (7am–7pm) · 6.6¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day 8am-8pmtime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $7.45 | 19.1¢ (8am–8pm) · 6.6¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day 9am-9pmtime-of-use | 2012-10-01 | $7.45 | 19.1¢ (9am–9pm) · 6.6¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
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: -1% change in the average residential rate (12.85¢ → 12.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Columbus 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 Columbus's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 35 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge | 287 | 38 | 9,532 | 2025-05-16 |
| Columbia | 82 | 20 | 5,229 | 2025-08-16 |
City of Columbus service area
City of Columbus serves 2 counties in Wisconsin and 1 ZIP codes.
Columbia, Dodge
Cities: Columbus
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 2,467 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 10 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 18 |
City of Columbus at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.17¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.32¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,342,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 76,797 MWh |
| Peak demand | 16 MW summer · 13 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.4% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 4073 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Columbus's electricity rate?
City of Columbus residential customers pay an average of 13.18¢ 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 30% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Columbus electric bill?
About $87 a month. The average City of Columbus home uses 657 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does City of Columbus have?
City of Columbus serves 2,468 residential customers and 2,917 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 2 counties.
Does City of Columbus offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Rg-2 Residential Service Optional Time-of-Day 7am-7pm. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Columbus offer net metering for solar?
City of Columbus had 18 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.