Ben Hill County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Ben Hill County, Georgia Electricity Overview
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Ben Hill County is 14.79 cents. This is around 8.26% lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Ben Hill County is Georgia Power.
Residents of the county experience an average of 1 power outages a year, with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes.
Ben Hill County ranks 100th out of 159 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population consuming 226,293.84 megawatt hours.
Ben Hill County residents pay an average residential electricity bill of $148.28, which is 1.19% higher than the Georgia average bill of $146.53 and 7.43% higher than the US average bill of $138.02.
With a population of 17,237 residents, Ben Hill County is the 100th most populated county in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
226,294 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
76,738,207 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,451.95 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fitzgerald
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Fitzgerald Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.44¢ per kWh
- 3.89% higher than last month
- 5.98% higher than April last year
- 11.75% lower than the Georgia average
- 26.44% lower than the US average
- 23rd in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 4,769th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 299 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 319 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.04¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 3.71% lower than April last year
- 11.86% lower than the Georgia average
- 25.29% lower than the US average
- 20th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 4,659th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,012 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$133.98 per month
- 0.68% higher than last month
- 5.83% higher than April last year
- 18.75% higher than the Georgia average
- 18.84% higher than the US average
- 667th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 26,890th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,429 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,184 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$174.1 per month
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 5.89% lower than April last year
- 19.81% higher than the Georgia average
- 27.94% higher than the US average
- 667th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 29,573rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 215 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,010 since April last year
Fitzgerald, GA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 12.04 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Fitzgerald, which is 11.86% lower than the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. Fitzgerald Utilities has an estimated 58 total residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Fitzgerald average is 26.14% higher at $174.1 per month.
Approximately 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 620th worst polluter in the state out of 675 cities. With total emissions of 40,192,175.74 kilograms, the city ranks 120th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 118,522.99 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fitzgerald, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.49 | 178.12 | 97,819.39 | 11,239,165.56 | |
| Irwin EMC | BUNDLED | 15.14 | 151.69 | 130,192.24 | 19,707,072.46 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
The largest electricity supplier in Ben Hill County, Georgia by total customer count is Georgia Power.
Which electricity companies offer service in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 12,218 |
| 2 | Irwin EMC | 2,869 |
| 3 | Fitzgerald Utilities | 58 |
How many electric companies offer service in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
Ben Hill County, Georgia is home to 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
