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Fulton County, Georgia Electricity Overview
The monthly residential electricity bill average in Fulton County is $137.6, compared to the nationwide average bill of $138.02. Fulton County residents enjoy a 0.31% lower average bill each month compared to the rest of the country.
Over 1.24% of Fulton County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuels, putting Fulton County at 34th in the state for total sustainable electricity production.
Fulton County is 34th out of 159 counties in the state for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0 megawatt hours per person per year.
Roughly 98.76% of Fulton County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 13th highest ranked county out of 159 counties in Georgia for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel types.
Residents of the county use approximately 31616.48% of the electricity that the county produces.
Fulton County emits 4,460.7 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1666th worst polluting county in the nation by per capita pollution.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
14,108,201 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
44,623 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
553 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
44,070 MWh
Production per Capita
0.04 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
4,793,620,577 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,460.7 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Atlanta
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Rates and Production Categories
Atlanta Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.5¢ per kWh
- 6.25% higher than last month
- 7.12% higher than April last year
- 2.85% higher than the Georgia average
- 14.27% lower than the US average
- 598th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since April last year
- 14,039th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,689 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,573 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.53¢ per kWh
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 3.83% lower than April last year
- 6.34% higher than the Georgia average
- 9.86% lower than the US average
- 628th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 15,711th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 719 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,343 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$111.63 per month
- 5.96% higher than last month
- 11.46% higher than April last year
- 1.06% lower than the Georgia average
- 0.99% lower than the US average
- 438th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 79 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 77 since April last year
- 18,572nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 9,166 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,931 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.5 per month
- 0.67% higher than last month
- 6.7% lower than April last year
- 0.56% lower than the Georgia average
- 6.19% higher than the US average
- 438th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 31 since April last year
- 19,825th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 476 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,729 since April last year
Atlanta, GA Electricity Overview
Residents who call Atlanta home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.34% above Georgia's average price of 13.67 cents. This means the city is 628th out of 675 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Generating 0.09 megawatt hours per person living in the city, Atlanta ranks as the 13th highest producing city in Georgia out of 675 cities. With 1.24% of its electricity production coming from renewable fuel sources, the city ranks 15th out of 675 cities in Georgia for total electricity production from renewable fuel types.
Coming in as the worst ranked city out of 675 cities in Georgia, Atlanta releases 2,231,467,316.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. Additionally, the city ranks 2nd highest in the state for pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Atlanta, with 98.57% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Other fuels used include Landfill Gas at 1.24% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.19%. Atlanta has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the most for a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Atlanta
Atlanta residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Atlanta, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 2,926 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 |
Zips with electric coverage in Atlanta, Georgia include: 30331, 30318, 30032, 30319, 30344, 30315, 30316, 30311, 30342, 30033, 30324 and 20 other zip code(s).
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South Fulton, GA Electricity Overview
Residents who call South Fulton home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.76% below Georgia's average price of 13.67 cents. This means the city is 59th out of 675 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 12,921 total residential customers, GreyStone Power Corporation is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $137.83 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Electricity consumption in South Fulton results in 494,838,339.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 7th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 116th highest in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Fulton
South Fulton residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Fulton, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coweta Fayette EMC | BUNDLED | 12.36 | 146.74 | 1,139,290.12 | 140,818,809.82 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 | |
| GreyStone Power Corporation | BUNDLED | 10.84 | 125.89 | 1,826,518.45 | 197,973,087.86 |
Zips with electric coverage in South Fulton, Georgia include: 30349, 30331, 30213, 30344, 30311, 30214, 30296, 30291, 30337, 30268, 30336
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Sandy Springs, GA Electricity Overview
Residents who call Sandy Springs home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.34% above Georgia's average price of 13.67 cents. This means the city is 628th out of 675 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in the city are faced with 1 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Electricity consumption in Sandy Springs results in 479,772,951.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 8th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 3rd highest in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sandy Springs, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 35,418 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sandy Springs, Georgia include: 30319, 30338, 30350, 30328, 30092, 30339, 30342, 30327
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Electricity Production in Fulton County, Georgia
Power Plants in Fulton County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAS ASB Cogen PlantCube District Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Atlanta | GA | Natural Gas | 44,536.94 | 24,475,712.97 | 549.56 | ||
CNN CenterTurner Properties (100.00%) | Atlanta | GA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 86 | 63,489.13 | 738.25 |
Fulton County, Georgia Details
Fulton County is the 40th worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 4,793,620,576.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the county ranks 1666th highest in the US in pollution per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 4,460.7 kilograms of emissions per person. Approximately 98.57% of Fulton County's electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Landfill Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 1.24% and 0.19% of total electricity production, respectively. Fulton County is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 10th highest number of plants within a county in Georgia.
Providers In Each City in Fulton County:
- Alpharetta, Georgia:
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 46.23%
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation: 6.93%
- Georgia Power: 46.24%
- Cobb Electric Membership Corp: 0.60%
- Atlanta, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 51.71%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 48.29%
- Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 33.57%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 33.55%
- GreyStone Power Corporation: 32.88%
- College Park, Georgia:
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 39.01%
- College Park Power: 44.05%
- Georgia Power: 16.94%
- East Point, Georgia:
- East Point Power: 44.65%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 55.35%
- Fairburn, Georgia:
- GreyStone Power Corporation: 12.41%
- Georgia Power: 27.65%
- Fairburn Utilities: 13.34%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 39.77%
- Coweta Fayette EMC: 6.83%
- Hapeville, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 50.07%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 49.93%
- Johns Creek, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 37.63%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 37.52%
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation: 24.85%
- Milton, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 34.81%
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation: 27.27%
- Cobb Electric Membership Corp: 3.15%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 34.78%
- Mountain Park, Georgia:
- Cobb Electric Membership Corp: 51.54%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 48.46%
- Palmetto, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 40.30%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 40.30%
- Coweta Fayette EMC: 1.23%
- GreyStone Power Corporation: 18.18%
- Roswell, Georgia:
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 43.20%
- Cobb Electric Membership Corp: 6.82%
- Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation: 6.76%
- Georgia Power: 43.22%
- Sandy Springs, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 50.04%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 49.96%
- South Fulton, Georgia:
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 38.54%
- Coweta Fayette EMC: 1.07%
- GreyStone Power Corporation: 22.26%
- Georgia Power: 38.12%
- Union City, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 42.75%
- City of Palmetto Utilities: 43.05%
- Coweta Fayette EMC: 1.18%
- GreyStone Power Corporation: 13.02%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Fulton County, Georgia?
By total revenue, GreyStone Power Corporation is the largest electricity company in Fulton County, Georgia.
How many electric companies offer service in Fulton County, Georgia?
There are 8 electricity companies offering service in Fulton County, Georgia.
How many power plants are in Fulton County, Georgia?
Fulton County, Georgia is home to 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Fulton County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GreyStone Power Corporation | 54,713 |
| 2 | Cobb Electric Membership Corp | 32,834 |
| 3 | Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | 30,946 |
| 4 | Georgia Power | 26,268 |
| 5 | East Point Power | 21,724 |
| 6 | Coweta Fayette EMC | 6,484 |
| 7 | College Park Power | 5,217 |
| 8 | Fairburn Utilities | 3,167 |
