Columbus City, IA Utilities: Electricity, Gas & Solar
Electricity in Columbus City
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Natural Gas in Columbus City
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Solar Power in Columbus City
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Utilities in Columbus City, IA
Electricity Prices in Columbus City, IA
Residential Electricity Rates in Columbus City
Residential electricity prices in Columbus City, IA in May 2025 averaged approximately 14.23 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 19% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (May 2025). [1]
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Electricity Comparison: Columbus City vs. U.S.
See how electricity costs in Columbus City differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2024 to April 2025 - residential electricity prices in Columbus City increased approximately 2%, from 13.17 ¢/kWh to 13.41 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Natural Gas Prices in Columbus City, IA
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Columbus City
Residential natural gas prices in Columbus City in May 2025 averaged 16.37 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 15% less than the national average rate of 19.18 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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Natural Gas Comparison: Columbus City vs. U.S.
See the chart below to see a comparison of Columbus City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Columbus City natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Columbus City (Iowa) increased approximately 14%, from 12.04 $/Mcf (April 2024) to 13.71 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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Solar Power in Columbus City, IA
Solar Radiation Levels in Columbus City
The city of Columbus City (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Columbus City values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
Average monthly solar radition in Columbus City is 26% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in Columbus City is 24% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: Columbus City vs. High vs. Low
See the chart below for a comparison of Columbus City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Columbus City levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
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About Columbus City
The city of Columbus City, IA in Louisa County has an approximate population of 391. [4]
Columbus City, IA Utilities
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Columbus City, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Columbus City, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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