Residential electric costs in Columbus are lower than many of Wisconsin’s investor-owned utilities.
Because community-owned utilities do not operate to make a profit, you pay only for the cost of service. This allows us to provide highly competitive electric rates.
Comparison of Monthly Residential Electric Bills
Columbus Water and Light
$89.65
Xcel
$86.06
Alliant Energy
$93.61
Wisconsin Public Service
$96.16
We Energies
$104.90
Madison Gas & Electric
$109.28
Based on an average monthly use of 750 kWh. Based on 2012 rates and estimated PCAC.
$89.65
$86.06