Residential electricity prices in Columbus, OH in January 2024 averaged approximately 15.58 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 3% less than the national average rate of 16.10 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Columbus differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2022 to December 2023 - residential electricity prices in Columbus increased approximately 12%, from 13.97 ¢/kWh to 15.69 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Columbus in January 2024 averaged 8.98 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 24% less than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Columbus natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Columbus natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Columbus (Ohio) decreased approximately 13%, from 11.56 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 10.00 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]
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The city of Columbus (Ohio) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Columbus values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Columbus solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Columbus levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of Columbus, OH in Franklin County has an approximate population of 787,033. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Columbus, OH, or for other information related to utilities in Columbus, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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