Elbert County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Elbert County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Solar power generation in Elbert County has grown from 0 megawatt hours to 72,095 megawatt hours per year during the previous year.
Elbert County is home to 19,453 people and its power generation plants generate 430,418 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 22.13 megawatt hours per capita.
Elbert County generates 430,418 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. This ranks Elbert County 320th largest producing county in the nation out of 3230 counties for total sustainable electricity production.
With 72,095 megawatt hours produced using solar, Elbert County ranks 19th out of 159 counties in the state for solar power electricity production.
The monthly residential electric bill average in Elbert County is $132.72, compared to the Georgia average of $146.53. Elbert County customers enjoy a 9.43% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow statesmen.
With 72,095 megawatt produced from solar power and 19,453 residents in Elbert County, the county averages 3.71 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 17th out of 159 counties in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
255,386 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
430,418 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
430,418 MWh
Production per Capita
22.13 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Elberton
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Rates and Production Categories
Elberton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.01¢ per kWh
- 3.89% higher than last month
- 5.98% higher than April last year
- 7.68% lower than the Georgia average
- 23.05% lower than the US average
- 44th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 6,702nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 908 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 540 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.6¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 3.71% lower than April last year
- 7.79% lower than the Georgia average
- 21.84% lower than the US average
- 43rd 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
- 5,965th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,950 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$86.68 per month
- 0.68% higher than last month
- 5.83% higher than April last year
- 23.18% lower than the Georgia average
- 23.12% lower than the US average
- 9th 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
- 5,378th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,232 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 356 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$112.63 per month
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 5.89% lower than April last year
- 22.49% lower than the Georgia average
- 17.23% lower than the US average
- 10th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 6,689th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 127 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,787 since April last year
Elberton, GA Electricity Overview
Elberton averages a residential electricity rate of 12.60 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Thankfully, this is 7.79% below Georgia's average rate of 13.67 cents. With annual generation of 72,095 megawatt hours, Elberton is the 8th largest generator of electricity in Georgia. Solar fields in the city generate 72,095 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of the city's electricity generation.
Electricity use in Elberton has byproducts of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 661st largest emissions amount of any city in Georgia. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Elberton as the 661st highest polluting city in the state. The city has one electricity generation plant. Elberton has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elberton
Elberton residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elberton, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Elberton Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.62 | 112.56 | 36,719.06 | 4,632,370.24 |
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Bowman, GA Electricity Overview
Electricity use in Bowman has byproducts of 4,082,435.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 399th largest emissions amount of any city in Georgia. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Bowman as the 116th highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Bowman must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
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Dewy Rose CDP, GA Electricity Overview
Electricity use in Dewy Rose CDP has byproducts of 885,937.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 592nd largest emissions amount of any city in Georgia. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Dewy Rose CDP as the 3rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Dewy Rose CDP must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
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Electricity Production in Elbert County, Georgia
Power Plants in Elbert County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Richard B RussellUS Army Corps of Engineers (100.00%) | Elbert County | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 358,323 | ||||
Sonny Solar LLCPine Gate Renewables (100.00%) | Elberton | GA | Solar | 72,095 |
Elbert County, Georgia Details
Around 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Elbert County due to electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Elbert County is the 2929th highest polluting county in the US. The county has 2 power generation plants, which is 331st most in the US. Elbert County's power plants mainly use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 83.25% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the county.
FAQ
How many power plants are within Elbert County, Georgia?
There are 2 power plants in Elbert County, Georgia
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Elbert County, Georgia?
The largest electricity supplier in Elbert County, Georgia by total revenue is City of Elberton Utilities.
Which electricity companies offer service in Elbert County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Elberton Utilities | 45,656 |
| 2 | Hart Electric Member Corp | 13,588 |
How many electric companies offer service in Elbert County, Georgia?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Elbert County, Georgia.
