Laurens County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Laurens County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Residents of Laurens County are paying, on average, 11.11% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Laurens County continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel source use for electricity purposes. The county has achieved a 30.19% drop in the burning of these fuel types for electricity generation during the previous 12 months.
Laurens County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 0.86 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 12th highest county in Georgia for non-renewable generation per capita.
The use of renewable fuel types for electricity production has gone down by 3.54% in the county over the course of the previous 12 months.
In Laurens County, 42,456.91 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuels. Laurens County ranks 589th in the county out of 3230 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable fuels.
Citizens in Laurens County experience an average of 1 outages lasting 133.1 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes per outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
645,942 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
195,201 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
152,744 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
42,457 MWh
Production per Capita
3.97 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
230,564,338 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,686.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Dublin
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Dublin Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.54¢ per kWh
- 5.91% higher than last month
- 6.96% higher than April last year
- 3.12% higher than the Georgia average
- 14.05% lower than the US average
- 628th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 14,263rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,395 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,032 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.5¢ per kWh
- 0.55% higher than last month
- 3.81% lower than April last year
- 6.1% higher than the Georgia average
- 10.07% lower than the US average
- 342nd in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 15,299th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 648 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,414 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$111.44 per month
- 5.19% higher than last month
- 10.64% higher than April last year
- 1.23% lower than the Georgia average
- 1.16% lower than the US average
- 165th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 283 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 289 since April last year
- 18,204th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 8,557 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,041 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.33 per month
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 6.59% lower than April last year
- 0.68% lower than the Georgia average
- 6.06% higher than the US average
- 168th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since April last year
- 19,466th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 386 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,575 since April last year
Dublin, GA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.50 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Dublin, which is 6.10% higher than the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. This makes the city 342nd out of 675 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power. The city has an average of 1 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 620th worst polluter in the state out of 675 cities. With total emissions of 71,529,429.29 kilograms, the city ranks 75th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 210,933.64 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dublin
Dublin residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dublin, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 | |
| Little Ocmulgee Electric | BUNDLED | 14.56 | 133.31 | 122,741.27 | 17,865,754.29 | |
| Oconee Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.01 | 155.68 | 140,319.71 | 19,662,823.81 |
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East Dublin, GA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.50 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of East Dublin, which is 6.11% higher than the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. This makes the city 344th out of 675 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power. The city has an average of 1 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 620th worst polluter in the state out of 675 cities. With total emissions of 13,253,445.63 kilograms, the city ranks 235th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 39,083.18 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Dublin
East Dublin residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in East Dublin, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamaha Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.07 | 145.16 | 237,581.37 | 33,438,645.21 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 |
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Dexter, GA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Dexter, which is 6.34% higher than the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. This makes the city 628th out of 675 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power. The city has an average of 1 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Approximately 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 116th worst polluter in the state out of 675 cities. With total emissions of 4,616,668.83 kilograms, the city ranks 378th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 13,614.13 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dexter
Dexter residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dexter, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 |
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Electricity Production in Laurens County, Georgia
Power Plants in Laurens County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WestRock Southeast, LLC.WestRock Southeast, LLC (100.00%) | Laurens County | GA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 195,201.1 | 77,714,039.63 | 398.12 |
Laurens County, Georgia Details
Approximately 4,686.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 12th highest polluter in the state out of 159 counties. Total emissions in the county are 230,564,338.29 kilograms, which is the 45th worst total amount of pollution for all counties in Georgia. Electricity generating facilities in the county mainly use Wood/Wood Waste Solids, which accounts for 40.45% (or 78,953.39 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the county. Tire-derived Fuels and Natural Gas have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Tire-derived Fuels makes up 33.61% of electricity generation and Natural Gas makes up 21.75% of total production in the county. There is one electricity plant in Laurens County.
Providers In Each City in Laurens County:
- Adrian, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Cadwell, Georgia:
- Little Ocmulgee Electric: 8.42%
- Georgia Power: 91.58%
- Dexter, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Dublin, Georgia:
- Little Ocmulgee Electric: 7.83%
- Oconee Electric Membership Corporation: 6.23%
- Georgia Power: 85.93%
- Dudley, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 67.70%
- Oconee Electric Membership Corporation: 32.30%
- East Dublin, Georgia:
- Altamaha Electric Member Corporation: 6.79%
- Georgia Power: 93.21%
- Montrose, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Rentz, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
* 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 Laurens County, Georgia?
The largest electricity supplier in Laurens County, Georgia by total customer count is Georgia Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Laurens County, Georgia?
There are 6 electricity providers offering service in Laurens County, Georgia.
How many power plants are in Laurens County, Georgia?
Laurens County, Georgia is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Laurens County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 39,685 |
| 2 | Oconee Electric Membership Corporation | 13,867 |
| 3 | Altamaha Electric Member Corporation | 3,881 |
| 4 | Little Ocmulgee Electric | 3,586 |
| 5 | Washington EMC | 1,174 |
| 6 | Ocmulgee EMC | 376 |
