Clarke County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Clarke County, Georgia Electricity Overview
On average, Clarke County residents are accountable for 4,436.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, making it the 1794th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.
Clarke County emitted 576,167,703.81 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 20th worst polluting county out of 159 counties in Georgia.
Averaging production of 0.05 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Clarke County is 1178th out of 3230 counties in generation per capita in the country.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Clarke County is 12.91 cents. This is around 19.90% less than the nationwide average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Clarke County is ranked as the 487th largest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the US with over 1,700,000 megawatt hours being consumed by residents living there.
Clarke County generates 0.05 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Clarke County the 812th highest ranking county for renewable generation per capita in the nation out of 3230 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,705,048 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,983 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,983 MWh
Production per Capita
0.05 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
576,167,704 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,436.32 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Athens-Clarke County unified government
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Rates and Production Categories
Athens-Clarke County unified government Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.93¢ per kWh
- 5.7% higher than last month
- 5.97% higher than April last year
- 1.21% lower than the Georgia average
- 17.66% lower than the US average
- 121st in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since April last year
- 9,017th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,665 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 249 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.85¢ per kWh
- 0.47% higher than last month
- 4.8% lower than April last year
- 1.38% higher than the Georgia average
- 14.07% lower than the US average
- 140th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since April last year
- 12,017th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 48 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,134 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$110.84 per month
- 3.5% higher than last month
- 9.1% higher than April last year
- 1.77% lower than the Georgia average
- 1.69% lower than the US average
- 125th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 398 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 395 since April last year
- 17,971st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6,378 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,504 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$143.7 per month
- 0.54% higher than last month
- 7.49% lower than April last year
- 1.11% lower than the Georgia average
- 5.6% higher than the US average
- 135th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 385 since April last year
- 19,237th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 293 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,655 since April last year
Athens-Clarke County unified government, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Athens-Clarke County unified government home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.85 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.38% more than Georgia's average rate of 13.67 cents, which ranks the city 140th out of 675 cities in the state for best average electricity price. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuel sources, the city ranks 1st in the state out of 675 cities for total electricity generation from renewable fuel sources. Power facilities in the city have permitted a 12.08% decrease in the use of renewable energy sources versus non-renewable and fossil fuels.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,436.09 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 567,735,716.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Athens-Clarke County unified government is Conventional Hydroelectric. They generate 5,983 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Athens-Clarke County unified government has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Athens-Clarke County unified government
Athens-Clarke County unified government residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Athens-Clarke County unified government, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 | |
| Jackson EMC | BUNDLED | 11.37 | 133.36 | 3,303,315 | 375,485,000 | |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.96 | 151.16 | 208,741.68 | 29,136,478.64 | |
| Walton EMC | BUNDLED | 12.43 | 153.75 | 1,881,396.58 | 233,883,377.51 |
Zips with electric coverage in Athens-Clarke County unified government, Georgia include: 30606, 30605, 30601, 30622, 30607, 30683, 30646, 30609, 30602
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Winterville, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Winterville home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 6.34% more than Georgia's average rate of 13.67 cents, which ranks the city 628th out of 675 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Georgia Power sells an estimated 4,070.49 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers. Consumers in the city are faced with 1 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting around 133.1 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 8,231,649.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winterville
Winterville residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Winterville, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 |
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Electricity Production in Clarke County, Georgia
Power Plants in Clarke County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tallassee Hydro ProjectTallassee Shoals LLC (100.00%) | Athens-Clarke County unified government | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5,983 |
Clarke County, Georgia Details
For every citizen in the county there are 4,436.32 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 576,167,703.81 kilograms. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Clarke County. Clarke County is home to one electricity plant.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Clarke County, Georgia?
Clarke County, Georgia is home to one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Clarke County, Georgia?
The largest electricity provider in Clarke County, Georgia by megawatt hours sold is Jackson EMC.
How many electric companies offer service in Clarke County, Georgia?
There are 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Clarke County, Georgia.
What electricity companies offer service in Clarke County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson EMC | 29,188 |
| 2 | Walton EMC | 8,479 |
| 3 | Georgia Power | 5,967 |
| 4 | Rayle Electric Membership Corporation | 27 |
