Sumter County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Sumter County, Georgia Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Sumter County saw a 2.80% drop over the course of the most recent year.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Sumter County totals $154.45. In contrast, the national average bill is $138.02.
The largest provider in Sumter County by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
Residents of Sumter County are paying, on average, 13.34% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average rate, at 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
The electricity consumed by consumers in Sumter County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power production sources.
Sumter County is the 1488th most populated county in the nation, with 29,690 citizens residing within the county's borders.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
389,782 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
132,178,301 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,451.95 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Americus
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Americus Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.46¢ per kWh
- 6.14% higher than last month
- 7.07% higher than April last year
- 2.58% higher than the Georgia average
- 14.5% lower than the US average
- 296th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since April last year
- 13,623rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,588 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,844 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.47¢ per kWh
- 0.55% higher than last month
- 3.82% lower than April last year
- 5.89% higher than the Georgia average
- 10.25% lower than the US average
- 312th 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
- 15,201st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 661 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,435 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$112.39 per month
- 5.65% higher than last month
- 11.13% higher than April last year
- 0.39% lower than the Georgia average
- 0.32% lower than the US average
- 549th in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 63 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 57 since April last year
- 18,967th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 9,139 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,666 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.51 per month
- 0.65% higher than last month
- 6.65% lower than April last year
- 0.13% higher than the Georgia average
- 6.93% higher than the US average
- 542nd in the state out of 672 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since April last year
- 20,362nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 409 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,744 since April last year
Americus, GA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Americus are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.89% above the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. This makes the city 312th lowest for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. With an estimated 559 residential customers, Georgia Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Americus emits 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 116th worst polluting city out of 675 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 71,872,229.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Americus must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Americus
Americus residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Americus, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 | |
| Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.30 | 164.79 | 221,043.57 | 29,405,931.65 |
Zips with electric coverage in Americus, Georgia include: 31709, 31719, 31711
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Plains, GA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Plains are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.34% above the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. This makes the city 628th lowest for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. Plains is home to 785 residents, resulting in it being the 420th most populated city in the state. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Plains emits 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 116th worst polluting city out of 675 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 3,494,778.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Plains must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plains
Plains residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Plains, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 144.4 | 28,447,190.82 | 4,159,793,258 |
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Leslie, GA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Leslie are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.34% above the state's average rate of 13.67 cents. This makes the city 628th lowest for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. Leslie is home to 519 residents, resulting in it being the 493rd most populated city in the state. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Leslie emits 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 3rd worst polluting city out of 675 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 2,310,560.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Leslie must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leslie
Leslie residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Leslie, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Sumter County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 23,776 |
| 2 | Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | 5,673 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Sumter County, Georgia?
The largest electricity company in Sumter County, Georgia by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Sumter County, Georgia?
There are 2 electricity suppliers operating in Sumter County, Georgia.
