Cobb County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cobb County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Roughly 100.00% of Cobb County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 2nd highest county out of 159 counties in the state for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types.
Cobb County uses non-renewable fuel sources to generate 23.47 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 8th highest county in Georgia for non-renewable production per capita.
The nationwide average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Cobb County benefit from an average rate that is 19.69% less at 12.95 cents per kilowatt hour.
Cobb County has a population of 771,952 citizens.
Cobb County has the 31st highest total electricity production of all 3230 counties in the country, generating 18,114,109.02 megawatt hours.
Cobb County produces 78.74% additional megawatt hours than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
10,134,477 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
18,114,109 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
18,114,109 MWh
Production per Capita
23.47 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,714,853,945 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,812.29 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Marietta
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Marietta Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.33¢ per kWh
- 3.5% higher than last month
- 5.32% higher than April last year
- 12.52% lower than the Georgia average
- 27.08% lower than the US average
- 20th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 4,532nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 336 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 499 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.9¢ per kWh
- 0.44% higher than last month
- 3.78% lower than April last year
- 12.89% lower than the Georgia average
- 26.17% lower than the US average
- 19th 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
- 4,305th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 33 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,943 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$78.71 per month
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 5.83% higher than April last year
- 30.24% lower than the Georgia average
- 30.19% lower than the US average
- 3rd 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
- 2,829th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 716 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 424 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$101.01 per month
- 0.36% higher than last month
- 6.04% lower than April last year
- 30.49% lower than the Georgia average
- 25.77% lower than the US average
- 3rd 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
- 3,379th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 75 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,578 since April last year
Marietta, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Marietta's residential electricity rate is 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 26.17% less than the average nationwide electricity rate of 16.12 cents. Customers in Marietta experience 1 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes. The Georgia average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.53, while the Marietta average is 31.07% less at $101.01 per month. This is the 3rd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Marietta has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 14th highest ranked city in the state out of 675 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 271,399,581.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 116th worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marietta
Marietta residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marietta, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb Electric Membership Corp | BUNDLED | 11.54 | 125.11 | 2,582,677.89 | 298,058,135 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 | |
| Marietta Power and Electric | BUNDLED | 11.61 | 93.33 | 342,493.38 | 39,756,154.12 |
Zips with electric coverage in Marietta, Georgia include: 30062, 30144, 30066, 30080, 30064, 30067, 30152, 30060, 30008, 30068, 30339
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Smyrna, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Smyrna's residential electricity rate is 14.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 11.16% below the average US price of 16.12 cents. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting around 133.1 minutes per outage. The countrywide averages of these two data points are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes a outage. Georgia Power has an estimated 757 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city.
Smyrna has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 16th highest ranked city in the state out of 675 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 246,904,969.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 116th worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Smyrna
Smyrna residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Smyrna, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 | |
| GreyStone Power Corporation | BUNDLED | 10.84 | 125.89 | 1,826,518.45 | 197,973,087.86 |
Zips with electric coverage in Smyrna, Georgia include: 30080, 30126, 30060, 30339, 30082
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Mableton CDP, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Mableton CDP's residential electricity rate is 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 13.56% below the average US price of 16.12 cents. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting around 133.1 minutes per outage. The countrywide averages of these two data points are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes a outage. GreyStone Power Corporation has an estimated 1,036 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city.
Mableton CDP has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 22nd highest ranked city in the state out of 675 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 185,343,449.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 116th worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mableton CDP
Mableton CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mableton CDP, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 | |
| GreyStone Power Corporation | BUNDLED | 10.84 | 125.89 | 1,826,518.45 | 197,973,087.86 |
Zips with electric coverage in Mableton CDP, Georgia include: 30126, 30082, 30168, 30106
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Electricity Production in Cobb County, Georgia
Power Plants in Cobb County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jack McDonoughGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Cobb County | GA | Natural Gas | 18,114,109.02 | 6,639,836,233.51 | 366.56 |
Cobb County, Georgia Details
Cobb County's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Natural Gas. The county produces 18,112,140.42 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the county results in the release of 3,714,853,944.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 62nd largest amount in the country out of 3230 counties and 3rd highest in Georgia out of 159 counties. More importantly, the county averages 4,812.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Cobb County is home to one electricity producing plant.
Providers In Each City in Cobb County:
- Acworth, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 3.44%
- City of Acworth Utilities: 72.72%
- Cobb Electric Membership Corp: 23.84%
- Austell, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 84.32%
- GreyStone Power Corporation: 15.68%
- Kennesaw, Georgia:
- Marietta Power and Electric: 1.25%
- Cobb Electric Membership Corp: 26.91%
- Georgia Power: 71.84%
- Marietta, Georgia:
- Marietta Power and Electric: 82.05%
- Georgia Power: 9.90%
- Cobb Electric Membership Corp: 8.04%
- Powder Springs, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 68.05%
- Cobb Electric Membership Corp: 19.30%
- GreyStone Power Corporation: 12.65%
- Smyrna, Georgia:
- GreyStone Power Corporation: 5.63%
- Georgia Power: 94.37%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Cobb County, Georgia?
There is one power plant located in Cobb County, Georgia
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Cobb County, Georgia?
By total megawatt hours sold, Cobb Electric Membership Corp is the largest electricity supplier in Cobb County, Georgia.
How many electric companies offer service in Cobb County, Georgia?
There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Cobb County, Georgia.
Which electricity companies offer service in Cobb County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cobb Electric Membership Corp | 207,403 |
| 2 | Marietta Power and Electric | 58,253 |
| 3 | GreyStone Power Corporation | 26,859 |
| 4 | City of Acworth Utilities | 24,400 |
| 5 | Georgia Power | 16,986 |
