Moving is a stressful process that requires plenty of planning, time, and energy – leading to an endless to-do list. Rather than pushing off setting up your utilities till the last minute, start now so that when you finally transition into your new home, you have one less thing to worry about, plus you will have electricity and water on your first night.
Living in Columbus is a fun adventure, and there are plenty of safe Columbus neighborhoods to call home. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up your Columbus utilities before your big day!
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Columbus Utilities – Electricity | City of Columbus Division Of Power
The Columbus Utility Department of Power is a full-service electricity provider in Columbus, OH, and works with commercial businesses and residential homes.
The profit they make goes right back into the community and helps to fund the light system, which helps protect the residents at night. You can click around and view an interactive map.
Whether you’ve lived in Columbus your whole life, just moved there, or only considering it, trying to figure out your monthly utility bill average can be difficult. To help you get a better sense of what your monthly electricity bill will be in Columbus, OH, check out this FREE downloadable interactive calculator under the “Hometown Choice For Energy section.”
If there is ever an outage, please call (614) 645-3111 to file a report.
How To Set Up A Columbus Division Of Power Account
For your power, you can create a customer portal by going to the Columbus Portal and clicking the “Enroll Now” button. While you can pay your bills through this portal, we will get more in-depth about that later. First, let’s talk about setting up your account.
After you click the enroll now button, there are three easy steps. The first one will ask you to read the terms and agreements, then you will fill in your account number and zip code in step two, and the last step will be confirming the information. Then press submit.
If you have questions or to learn more about the turn on service, contact the customer service department Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm by email at [email protected] or by phone at (614) 645-8276.
How To Pay Your Power Bill
There are a few ways you can pay your bill with the City of Columbus Division Of Power. The most common method of payment is automatic payments. You can connect your bank account, and each month, the necessary amount will be withdrawn from your account and paid towards your bill. While it isn’t clear online whether or not you’d get charged a service fee if you pay with a credit card, you’ll want to check beforehand.
Another option is when you set up an account, you can pay as a registered user.
To mail your bill, please make sure the check is payable to the Columbus City Treasurer. Here’s the address:
Columbus City Treasurer – Power, Sewer & Water Services
PO Box 182882
Columbus, OH 43218-2882
If you don’t want to mail it, there is a walk-in and drop-off type option. The city has after-hour drop boxes available if you come before 7:30 am or after 5:00 pm. The address to drop off your bill is 111 N Front Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215. They also have free short-term parking when you’re just coming to drop off your bill.
At the bottom of the login page, there’s a section for power payment arrangements. If you’ve come on hard times, don’t worry, there are options and possibilities to help you keep your electricity on while not overwhelming you. You’ll have to fill out the form, submit it, and then wait for a response to see if you’ve gotten accepted into the utilities program.
Average Cost For Electricity In Columbus
The average monthly electricity bill in Columbus, OH, is $191 per month, which can be calculated by taking the average rate and multiplying it by the average consumption of electricity. Here’s an example of how the calculation would look: 1,288 kWh * 15 ¢/kWh.
Contact Information For Columbus Division Of Power
- Address: 3500 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
- Phone Number: (614) 645-8276
- Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00am till 5:00pm
- Website: https://www.columbus.gov/utilities/about/The-Division-of-Power/
Columbus Utilities – Gas | Columbia Gas Of Ohio
Columbia Gas of Ohio is not only a top employer for the city but also one of the best energy companies in Ohio. They offer natural gas to over 4 million customers. The company is on a mission to “provide safe, reliable natural gas services by expanding our system and replacing aging facilities,” according to its website.
Columbia Gas of Ohio is a fully regulated gas provider through the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
How To Set Up A Columbia Gas of Ohio Account
While technically, you don’t need an online account to pay your bill, it’s highly recommended to sign up; it allows you to review your monthly gas bill and track your energy usage. You can register for your account today. Make sure to come prepared with your account number and personal information.
Setting up the natural gas in your new place, you can call, but the fastest method is by doing it online. You’ll want to press “start service” and come prepared with your social security number, phone number, date of birth, and the best email address. From there, you’ll answer the questions through the questionnaire and pick the date you’d like your utilities to start.
How To Pay Your Gas Bill
There are a few different ways to pay your bill, and just like the other utilities, the most popular method is automatic payments. In addition, you can manually pay online with your bank account or something like a debit card, credit card, Paypal, Amazon Pay, or Venmo (but these options include a convenience fee of $1.75 per transaction that gets completed.
You can also pay in person. Find the closest location here. If you rather not leave your home yet you don’t want to pay online, there is also an option to pay your bill by phone, but there is a convenience fee of $1.75 for every transaction. The phone number is (866) 694-1828.
The last option is to pay by mail. Make sure to include the account number of the money order or the check, and send it to the following address:
Columbia Gas of Ohio
P.O. Box 4629
Carol Stream, IL 60197-4629
Average Cost For Gas In Columbus
The average monthly gas bill in Columbus is $112. For a better sense of what you should expect to pay on average each month, Columbia Gas of Ohio provides a calculator to help determine your heating costs. You can customize the figures based on the condition of your house (how airtight it is, the average heat setting, and the size of your home) and the current gas price.
Contact Information For Columbia Gas of Ohio
- Address: 290 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
- Phone Number: (800) 344-4077
- Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00am till 7:00pm
- Website: http://www.columbiagasohio.com/
Columbus Utilities – Water | City of Columbus Division Of Water
According to the city’s website, “less than 1% of the world’s freshwater supplies are available for human consumption.” This fact gets shared because Columbus works to provide clean and healthy water to its residents. They have over 3,570 miles of water lines, and they need to continue to ensure their residents have enough running water for its residents.
A few of the services that the Water Division provides include:
- Treating the water and distributing it to the residents of Columbus (there are three water treatment plants: Dublin Road, Parsons Avem, and Hap Cremean)
- Maintaining the systems for water distribution, water plants, and any other infrastructure
- Meter reading, inspections, and repairs
If you’re curious to learn more about the water treatment process, you can read more.
How To Set Up A Columbus Division Of Water Account
The process of setting up an account is the exact same for the power. You will want to go to the payment portal, as there is an option to sign up for an account. Click the button and follow the instructions as requested to set up your account. Make sure to come prepared with your account number, which can be found on the paper bill.
How To Pay Your Water Bill
When it comes to paying your Columbus water bill, the most common method is automatic payments, allowing you to connect your bank account, and each month your bill will get paid on your behalf.
You can also sign up as a registered user while setting up your account.
If you would like to walk in your bill and drop it off, the city of Columbus has this option. The address to drop off your bill is 111 N Front Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215. If you come after hours (they’re open from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm), there’s a drop box where you can put your envelope.
To mail your bill, please make sure the check is payable to the Columbus City Treasurer. Here’s the address:
Columbus City Treasurer – Power, Sewer & Water Services
PO Box 182882
Columbus, OH 43218-2882
Average Cost For Water In Columbus
The average household in Columbus will pay around $110 per month for water. Everyone is different. It could be lower or higher, depending on your water usage. A few of the most common factors that influence the price each month are how many loads of laundry you use if you leave the water running for long periods (indoors and outdoors), if you have a sprinkler system, and if you run your dishwasher. Prices can reduce or increase depending on how much water you use in a given day.
Contact Information For Columbus Division Of Water
- Address: 910 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215
- Phone Number: (614) 645-8276
- Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30am till 5:00pm
- Website: https://www.columbus.gov/utilities/about/The-Division-of-Water/
Columbus Utilities – Trash | City of Columbus Refuse Collection
Your trash will get picked up each week but depending on your location will determine the day of the week. There is an interactive map where you enter your address, and based on the color, it will let you know which day your trash and recycling will get picked up.
You can also contact the customer service team at (614) 645-3111 to find out which day to put out your trash.
Make sure everything is out by 6:00 am (at the latest) on your scheduled day and back in no later than 2:00 pm the following day.
How To Set Up A Columbus Trash Account
To set up your trash utilities, contact the Refuse Collection department at (614) 645-3111. After the address is confirmed, then a trash can (if needed and/or ordered) will be delivered to your home.
How To Pay Your Columbus Trash Bill
To pay your bill, you can set up an automatic payment, pay through the payment portal, do a walk-in and drop-off method at 111 N. Front Street Columbus, Ohio 43215, call it in by contacting the customer service department at (614) 645-8276, or send it by mail.
To mail your bill, please make sure the check is payable to the Columbus City Treasurer. Here’s the address:
Columbus City Treasurer – Power, Sewer & Water Services
PO Box 182882
Columbus, OH 43218-2882
Average Cost For Trash In Columbus
While the cost per month for trash collection isn’t available on the website, when you call to set up your trash utilities, you can ask what the average is per month. For now, the national average shows that trash collection is usually around $25 per month, but it can be more or less depending on the location.
Contact Information For Columbus Trash Services
- Address: 2100 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus, OH 43207
- Phone Number: (614) 645-8276
- Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am till 4:00pm
- Website: https://www.columbus.gov/publicservice/refuse-collection/Household-Trash-Collection/
Columbus Internet Providers | Bresco Broadband & Spectrum
Whether you love to play video games, stream the latest episode, or work from home, using the internet is part of your life. The two most common internet providers are Bresco Broadband and Spectrum. The price is unique for everyone, so make sure to contact your local internet agent to see the cost based on the package you need.
Contact Information For Columbus Internet Utilities
Bresco Broadband
- Address: 423 E Town St #100, Columbus, OH 43215
- Phone Number: (614) 469-9000
- Website: http://www.brescobroadband.com/
Spectrum
- Address: 1314 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
- Phone Number: (888) 406-7063
- Website: https://www.spectrum.com/locations/oh/columbus/1314-polaris-parkway
Now that you’ve all set up your Columbus utilities, it’s time to move in! Krupp Moving is a team of hardworking and trustworthy professionals that is here to make this process seamless. Call our dependable Columbus Movers at (614) 892-9046 for a free estimate!
