Union County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Union County, Georgia Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Union County had a 2.80% drop over the course of the preceding 12 months.
No electricity generation takes place in Union County, meaning the county must import their electricity from outside of their borders.
Union County is ranked 32nd out of 159 for worst polluting county in the state when considering pollution per capita. The county emits 4,451.95 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
The monthly residential electric bill average in Union County is $122.89, compared to the state average of $146.53. Union County citizens enjoy a 16.13% lower average bill each month compared to other residents in the state.
While the national average residential electric rate sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Union County's average price is 5.98% below that at 15.16 cents per kilowatt hour.
Union County ranks 78th out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using over 300,000 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
317,484 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
107,661,430 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,451.95 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Blairsville
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Blairsville Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.64¢ per kWh
- 3.89% higher than last month
- 5.98% higher than April last year
- 10.92% higher than the Georgia average
- 7.54% lower than the US average
- 664th 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
- 17,744th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,263 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 944 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.14¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 3.71% lower than April last year
- 10.79% higher than the Georgia average
- 6.1% lower than the US average
- 664th 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
- 17,424th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 343 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,660 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$94.63 per month
- 0.68% higher than last month
- 5.83% higher than April last year
- 16.13% lower than the Georgia average
- 16.07% lower than the US average
- 23rd 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
- 7,604th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,751 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 89 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$122.97 per month
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 5.89% lower than April last year
- 15.38% lower than the Georgia average
- 9.63% lower than the US average
- 23rd 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
- 11,062nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,127 since April last year
Blairsville, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Blairsville's residents spend 15.14 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 10.79% more than the average Georgia price of 13.67 cents and 6.10% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. Blue Ridge Mountain EMC sells an estimated 229.1 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $122.97 per month, while the US average is $138.02. Patrons in the city pay a 16.08% discount compared to the rest of the country.
Emitting 3,672,856.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Blairsville ranks 408th worst out of 675 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,451.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Blairsville has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blairsville
Blairsville residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blairsville, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | BUNDLED | 15.16 | 122.89 | 287,833.27 | 43,629,360 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Union County, Georgia?
The largest electricity supplier in Union County, Georgia by total revenue is Blue Ridge Mountain EMC.
Which electricity companies offer service in Union County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | 18,361 |
