What is the average electricity rate in Columbia, Tennessee?

The average residential electricity rate in Columbia is approximately 14.18¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Columbia?

Natural gas customers in Columbia pay an average of $65 per month. The rate is approximately $0.98/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Columbia, Tennessee?

Electricity in Columbia is distributed by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Nashville Electric Service (NES). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Columbia?

Columbia natural gas service is provided by Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Atmos Energy Tennessee. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Columbia electricity rates compare to Tennessee averages?

Columbia's electricity rate of 14.18¢/kWh is below the Tennessee state average of 14.47¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Columbia?

To start electric service in Columbia, contact Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Nashville Electric Service (NES). For gas service, contact Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Atmos Energy Tennessee. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Columbia, Tennessee Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Columbia, Tennessee

In Columbia, Tennessee, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) handles electricity distribution and Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) manages natural gas service. Tennessee residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers through the state's deregulated market to reduce supply costs. As a regulated market, $util0 is the sole electricity provider for $city_name.

Compared to the Tennessee state average of 14.47¢/kWh/kWh, Columbia's electricity rate of 14.18¢/kWh is 0.29¢ below the Tennessee average. As Tennessee has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Columbia

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Memphis Light Gas & Water (MLGW)
Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)

Natural Gas Utility in Columbia

Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy)
Atmos Energy Tennessee
Memphis Light Gas & Water

Columbia vs Tennessee Energy Rates

Metric	Columbia	Tennessee Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.18¢	14.47¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.98	$1.03	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$127	$130	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$65	$68	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Columbia Residents

As a Tennessee city, Columbia residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Tennessee LIHEAP
✅ Low Income Home Energy Assistance
✅ Dollar Energy Fund
✅ TVA EnergyRight Solutions

Energy-Saving Tips for Columbia Residents

✓ Run your AC on a "dry" mode or use a standalone dehumidifier — moisture makes heat feel worse.
✓ Clean or replace AC filters monthly during summer to maintain airflow and efficiency.
✓ Consider a mini-split heat pump — it's highly efficient for both cooling and mild-winter heating.
✓ Install Energy Star certified windows to reduce solar heat gain.
✓ Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove humidity at the source.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Columbia, Tennessee

The average residential electricity rate in Columbia is approximately 14.18¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $127 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Columbia pay an average of $65 per month. The rate is approximately $0.98/therm per therm.
Electricity in Columbia is distributed by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Nashville Electric Service (NES). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Columbia natural gas service is provided by Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Atmos Energy Tennessee. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Columbia's electricity rate of 14.18¢/kWh is below the Tennessee state average of 14.47¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Columbia, contact Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Nashville Electric Service (NES). For gas service, contact Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Atmos Energy Tennessee. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.