Hancock County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Hancock County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Hancock County is the 2384th worst polluting county in the US based on emissions per person. The county emits 3,296.85 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Throughout the previous year, Hancock County has had a 51.07% decrease in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Hancock County is 14.45 cents. This is about 10.37% lower than the nationwide average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Hancock County ranks 137th out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using 113,586.72 megawatt hours.
Hancock County creates 100.00% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 29,471 megawatt hours a year.
Hancock County has the 36th highest electricity production out of 159 counties in the state, generating 29,471 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
113,587 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
29,471 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
29,471 MWh
Production per Capita
3.41 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
28,524,372 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,296.85 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sparta
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Rates and Production Categories
Sparta Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.67¢ per kWh
- 5.16% higher than last month
- 6.6% higher than April last year
- 4.1% higher than the Georgia average
- 13.23% lower than the US average
- 648th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 14,605th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,738 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,690 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.48¢ per kWh
- 0.53% higher than last month
- 3.77% lower than April last year
- 5.95% higher than the Georgia average
- 10.19% lower than the US average
- 321st in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 15,225th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 629 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,414 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$112.27 per month
- 3.49% higher than last month
- 8.83% higher than April last year
- 0.49% lower than the Georgia average
- 0.42% lower than the US average
- 540th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 29 since April last year
- 18,936th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6,787 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,202 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.58 per month
- 0.52% higher than last month
- 6.33% lower than April last year
- 0.18% higher than the Georgia average
- 6.99% higher than the US average
- 547th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since April last year
- 20,369th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 338 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,580 since April last year
Sparta, GA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Sparta are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.95% above the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. This makes the city 321st lowest for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. With an estimated 89 residential customers, Georgia Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Sparta emits 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 3rd worst polluting city out of 675 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 9,193,270.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Sparta must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sparta
Sparta residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sparta, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 | |
| Washington EMC | BUNDLED | 14.43 | 146.81 | 182,264.27 | 26,303,792.27 |
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Electricity Production in Hancock County, Georgia
Power Plants in Hancock County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wallace DamGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Hancock County | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 29,471 |
Hancock County, Georgia Details
Hancock County emits 3,296.85 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 142nd highest polluting county out of 159 counties in the state based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 28,524,371.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel consumed in Hancock County is Conventional Hydroelectric. They generate 29,471 megawatt hours from this fuel type. There is one power plant in Hancock County.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Hancock County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 23,375 |
| 2 | Washington EMC | 4,922 |
| 3 | Rayle Electric Membership Corporation | 2,339 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Hancock County, Georgia?
The largest electricity company in Hancock County, Georgia by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Hancock County, Georgia?
There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Hancock County, Georgia.
How many power plants are in Hancock County, Georgia?
There is one active power plant in Hancock County, Georgia
