Lamar County, GA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Lamar County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lamar County, Georgia Electricity Overview

Averaging generation of 21.57 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Lamar County ranks 558th out of 3230 counties in production per capita in the country.

At an average residential price of 14.50 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Lamar County benefit from a 10.05% discount from the nationwide average.

Lamar County customers are faced with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes per interruption, with approximately 1 outages per year.

Over the most recent year, Lamar County experienced a 2.21% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.

Lamar County ranks 95th out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using 242,638.67 megawatt hours.

Lamar County had a 1.17% increase over the last year in the usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    242,639 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    398,580 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    398,580 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    21.57 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    280,089,036 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,154.69 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Barnesville

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Barnesville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

13.21¢ per kWh

  • 3.98% higher than last month
  • 6.03% higher than April last year
  • 6.31% lower than the Georgia average
  • 21.91% lower than the US average
  • 53rd in the state out of 672 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
  • 7,060th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 808 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 603 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.81¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 3.71% lower than April last year
  • 6.29% lower than the Georgia average
  • 20.57% lower than the US average
  • 50th in the state out of 672 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
  • 6,508th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 300 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,170 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$133.28 per month

  • 0.82% higher than last month
  • 5.99% higher than April last year
  • 18.12% higher than the Georgia average
  • 18.22% higher than the US average
  • 666th in the state out of 672 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 26,658th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,438 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,510 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$173.19 per month

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 5.92% lower than April last year
  • 19.18% higher than the Georgia average
  • 27.27% higher than the US average
  • 666th 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
  • 29,495th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 223 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,058 since April last year

Barnesville, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Barnesville's residential electricity rate is 12.81 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 6.29% below the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. The city generates roughly 62.92 megawatt hours per capita each year from its electrical generating plants, which makes them the 4th highest producer out of 675 cities in Georgia. The city has an overabundance of 315,411.73 megawatt hours due to the fact that residents are using 379.25% less electricity than the city generates.

Emitting 96,004,980.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Barnesville ranks 54th worst out of 675 cities in Georgia for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 15,154.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant in the city. For electricity production purposes, Barnesville's main fuel source is Wood/Wood Waste Solids, accounting for 398,191.02 megawatt hours, or 99.90% of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Barnesville

Barnesville residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.092/kWh$288.07/mo.$78.68/mo.
50th12.81¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Barnesville
666th$173.19Average residential monthly electricity bill for Barnesville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Barnesville, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Barnesville GA UtilitiesBUNDLED12.60173.6142,039.415,299,042.73
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.62144.428,447,190.824,159,793,258
Southern Rivers EnergyBUNDLED14.66180.81290,579.0342,608,163.04

Milner, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Milner's residential electricity rate is 14.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 6.41% above the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. Milner is the 480th largest city in the state, with a population of 555. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Milner average is 6.85% more at $147.47 per month.

Emitting 2,470,830.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Milner ranks 474th worst out of 675 cities in Georgia for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 116th worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Milner must source the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Milner

Milner residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.191/kWh$0.082/kWh$269.67/mo.$81.21/mo.
640th14.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Milner
580th$147.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Milner Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Milner, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.62144.428,447,190.824,159,793,258
Southern Rivers EnergyBUNDLED14.66180.81290,579.0342,608,163.04

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Culloden, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Culloden's residential electricity rate is 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 6.34% above the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. Georgia Power sells an estimated 1,206.79 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other electricity provider. Customers in Culloden experience 1 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes.

Emitting 1,144,150.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Culloden ranks 573rd worst out of 675 cities in Georgia for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 116th worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Culloden must source the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Culloden

Culloden residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
628th14.53¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Culloden
438th$144.5Average residential monthly electricity bill for Culloden Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Culloden, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.62144.428,447,190.824,159,793,258

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Electricity Production in Lamar County, Georgia

Power Plants in Lamar County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Piedmont Green PowerPiedmont Green Power LLC (100.00%)
Barnesville GA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 398,580460,099,3181,154.35

Lamar County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 958th worst ranked county in the US, Lamar County releases 280,089,035.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 15,154.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 153rd worst for emissions per capita. The county is home to one power plant. Lamar County's primary fuel source is Wood/Wood Waste Solids, with 99.90% of electricity production using this fuel type.

WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
99.90%
OTHER BIOMASS LIQUIDS
Other Biomass Liquids
0.10%

Lamar County, Georgia Net Metering

Out of the 4 companies in Lamar County, 50.00% of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their customers. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 3 suppliers is 3.68%. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Lamar County a rank of 39th best in the state out of 159 counties.

Providers In Each City in Lamar County:

  • Aldora, Georgia:
    • Southern Rivers Energy: 4.68%
    • City of Barnesville GA Utilities: 46.13%
    • Georgia Power: 49.18%
  • Barnesville, Georgia:
    • Southern Rivers Energy: 7.12%
    • Georgia Power: 3.57%
    • City of Barnesville GA Utilities: 89.31%
  • Culloden, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 100.00%
  • Milner, Georgia:
    • Southern Rivers Energy: 8.17%
    • Georgia Power: 91.83%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lamar County, Georgia?

By total megawatt hours sold, Georgia Power is the largest electricity supplier in Lamar County, Georgia.

How many electric companies offer service in Lamar County, Georgia?

Lamar County, Georgia has 4 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located within Lamar County, Georgia?

Lamar County, Georgia is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Lamar County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power9,071
2Southern Rivers Energy4,259
3City of Barnesville GA Utilities1,889
4Central Georgia EMC764

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-30