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Municipal · 15,346 residential customers
City of Columbus - (OH) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.0¢ per kWh in 2025, 29% below the Ohio average of 18.3¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.0¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$77/mo
At 594 kWh a month
1-year change
+14.6%
5 years: +11.3%
Average rate by year
202011.7¢
202111.6¢
202211.7¢
202311.6¢
202411.3¢
202513.0¢
City of Columbus - (OH) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Columbus - (OH)'s 2025 average rate of 13.0¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Columbus - (OH) | Ohio average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $65 | $91 |
| 750 kWh | $97 | $137 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130 | $183 |
| 1,500 kWh | $195 | $274 |
| 2,000 kWh | $259 | $365 |
Other utilities in Ohio
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co | 1,348,588 | 19.0¢ |
| Ohio Edison Co | 961,084 | 16.0¢ |
| Duke Energy Ohio Inc | 700,265 | 16.8¢ |
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co | 677,581 | 16.2¢ |
| Dynegy Energy Services, LLC | 500,483 | 16.5¢ |
| Dayton Power & Light Co | 469,317 | 16.1¢ |
| AEP Energy | 448,950 | 16.5¢ |
| NextEra Energy Services, LLC | 448,827 | 16.2¢ |
City of Columbus - (OH): common questions
- How much does City of Columbus - (OH) charge per kWh?
- City of Columbus - (OH) residential customers paid an average of 13.0¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Columbus - (OH) electric bill?
- The average City of Columbus - (OH) household used 594 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $77 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Columbus - (OH) cheaper than other utilities in Ohio?
- City of Columbus - (OH)'s average rate is 29% below the Ohio average of 18.3¢. 6 of 104 utilities in Ohio have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Columbus - (OH) raise rates?
- City of Columbus - (OH)'s average residential rate changed +14.6% from 2024 to 2025 and +11.3% since 2020.
- Is my City of Columbus - (OH) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Ohio homes and your rate with City of Columbus - (OH)'s average.
Got a City of Columbus - (OH) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.