Dougherty County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dougherty County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Dougherty County citizens deal with outages lasting on average 254.85 minutes per interruption, with roughly 1.8 outages each year.
Dougherty County ranks 16th in the state out of 159 counties for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 3.95 megawatt hours generated per person.
The 739.1 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable fuel ranks Dougherty County at 15th out of 159 counties in the state in non-renewable energy production.
Dougherty County has seen a 45.52% drop in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production over the course of the past year, which is an admirable effort.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Dougherty County is 14.78 cents. This is roughly 8.33% below the nationwide average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Dougherty County is the 693rd highest generator of electricity in the country out of 3230 counties, producing 574,550 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,089,209 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
574,550 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
573,811 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
739 MWh
Production per Capita
6.93 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
493,152,727 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,944.03 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Albany
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Albany Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.41¢ per kWh
- 3.89% higher than last month
- 5.98% higher than April last year
- 19.03% lower than the Georgia average
- 32.51% lower than the US average
- 6th 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
- 2,837th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 328 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 215 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.05¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 3.71% lower than April last year
- 19.13% lower than the Georgia average
- 31.45% lower than the US average
- 6th 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
- 2,043rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,458 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$81.56 per month
- 0.68% higher than last month
- 5.83% higher than April last year
- 27.72% lower than the Georgia average
- 27.66% lower than the US average
- 5th 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
- 3,745th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,440 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 760 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$105.98 per month
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 5.89% lower than April last year
- 27.07% lower than the Georgia average
- 22.12% lower than the US average
- 5th 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
- 4,766th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,126 since April last year
Albany, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Albany are billed a residential electricity price of 11.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.13% less than the average state price of 13.67 cents and 31.45% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $105.98. This is 27.68% below the Georgia average bill of $146.53. The city has an average of 2.6 power outages per consumer each year. These outages go on for an average of 376.6 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Electricity use in Albany results in the release of 302,385,130.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 12th highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 3rd highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Albany
Albany residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Albany, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.94 | 104.01 | 330,536.06 | 36,149,889.32 | |
| Mitchell Electric | BUNDLED | 15.58 | 173.18 | 281,464.79 | 43,863,839.19 |
Zips with electric coverage in Albany, Georgia include: 31705, 31707, 31721, 31701
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Putney CDP, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Putney CDP are billed a residential electricity price of 14.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.75% more than the average state price of 13.67 cents and 7.83% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $153.66. This is 4.86% above the Georgia average bill of $146.53. The city has an average of 1.8 power outages per consumer each year. These outages go on for an average of 254.85 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Electricity use in Putney CDP results in the release of 14,045,892.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 223rd highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 620th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Putney CDP
Putney CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Putney CDP, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 | |
| Mitchell Electric | BUNDLED | 15.58 | 173.18 | 281,464.79 | 43,863,839.19 |
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Electricity Production in Dougherty County, Georgia
Power Plants in Dougherty County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dougherty County Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Solar | 272,628 | ||||
Albany Green EnergyExelon Corporation (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 246,693 | 318,627,401.96 | 1,291.59 | ||
Marine Corps Logistics Base SolarGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Solar | 55,229 |
Dougherty County, Georgia Details
Dougherty County has roughly 57.06% of its electricity generated by Solar. Other fuel sources used include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 42.81% and Natural Gas at 0.13% of production. Releasing 493,152,726.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county is the 624th worst in the country for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 970th highest in emissions per resident, averaging 5,944.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two rankings. There are 3 power producing plants in Dougherty County, which is the 185th most plants in a county in the United States.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Dougherty County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany Utilities | 36,193 |
| 2 | Georgia Power | 16,061 |
| 3 | Mitchell Electric | 5,953 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Dougherty County, Georgia?
The largest electricity provider in Dougherty County, Georgia by total customer count is Albany Utilities.
How many electric companies offer service in Dougherty County, Georgia?
There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Dougherty County, Georgia.
How many power plants are located in Dougherty County, Georgia?
There are 3 electricity plants in Dougherty County, Georgia
