Newton County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Newton County, Georgia Electricity Overview
The electricity consumed by citizens of Newton County is produced in other counties as the county has no power generation plants.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Newton County is City of Covington Utilities.
Newton County residents are accountable for 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the Georgia average emissions per capita is 4,459.87.
Newton County experienced a 2.80% drop in CO2 emissions per capita over the previous 12 months.
Citizens of Newton County pay around 2.64% less than the $138.02 nationwide average monthly residential electric bill.
Newton County has a population of 117,621 citizens.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,544,173 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
523,642,435 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,451.95 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Covington
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Covington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.85¢ per kWh
- 3.89% higher than last month
- 5.98% higher than April last year
- 8.85% lower than the Georgia average
- 24.02% lower than the US average
- 37th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 5,820th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 347 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 76 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.44¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 3.71% lower than April last year
- 8.96% lower than the Georgia average
- 22.83% lower than the US average
- 37th 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
- 5,604th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,651 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$97.58 per month
- 0.71% higher than last month
- 5.81% higher than April last year
- 13.51% lower than the Georgia average
- 13.45% lower than the US average
- 26th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 10,072nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,097 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,750 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$126.8 per month
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 5.89% lower than April last year
- 12.74% lower than the Georgia average
- 6.82% lower than the US average
- 27th 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
- 12,146th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 109 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,143 since April last year
Covington, GA Electricity Overview
Covington's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.44 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.96% lower than Georgia's average rate of 13.67 cents, ranking the city at 37th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. City of Covington Utilities sells an estimated 104,773.09 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $126.8 per month, while the Georgia average is $146.53.
Covington emits 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 116th highest polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 62,616,631.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 91st highest for total pollution in Georgia. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Covington
Covington residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Covington, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Covington Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 121.25 | 142,909.73 | 16,370,550.51 | |
| Oxford, Georgia Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.06 | 134.49 | 7,000.41 | 984,309.5 | |
| Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 11.90 | 150.12 | 1,532,279.71 | 182,396,114.63 |
Zips with electric coverage in Covington, Georgia include: 30016, 30014, 30054
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Oxford, GA Electricity Overview
Oxford's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.64 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 7.49% lower than Georgia's average rate of 13.67 cents, ranking the city at 45th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. City of Covington Utilities sells an estimated 11,014.01 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $129.21 per month, while the Georgia average is $146.53.
Oxford emits 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 116th highest polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 9,001,836.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 290th highest for total pollution in Georgia. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oxford
Oxford residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oxford, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Covington Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 121.25 | 142,909.73 | 16,370,550.51 | |
| Oxford, Georgia Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.06 | 134.49 | 7,000.41 | 984,309.5 | |
| Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 11.90 | 150.12 | 1,532,279.71 | 182,396,114.63 |
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Porterdale, GA Electricity Overview
Porterdale's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.76 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 13.95% lower than Georgia's average rate of 13.67 cents, ranking the city at 15th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. With an estimated 116 residential customers, Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Porterdale emits 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 8,431,987.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 298th highest for total pollution in Georgia. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Porterdale
Porterdale residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Porterdale, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Covington Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.46 | 121.25 | 142,909.73 | 16,370,550.51 | |
| Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 11.90 | 150.12 | 1,532,279.71 | 182,396,114.63 |
Zips with electric coverage in Porterdale, Georgia include: 30016, 30014, 30070
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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Newton County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Covington Utilities | 63,913 |
| 2 | Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation | 52,002 |
| 3 | Walton EMC | 1,362 |
| 4 | Central Georgia EMC | 1,205 |
| 5 | Oxford, Georgia Electric Utility | 143 |
| 6 | Mansfield, Georgia Electric Utility | 108 |
How many electric companies offer service in Newton County, Georgia?
There are 6 electricity companies offering service in Newton County, Georgia.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Newton County, Georgia?
The largest electricity provider in Newton County, Georgia by total customer count is City of Covington Utilities.
