Jones County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jones County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
There was a 3.96% increase in CO2 emissions per capita during the preceding year in Jones County.
The largest supplier in Jones County by megawatt hours sold is Mississippi Power.
Natural gas accounts for 100.00% of the electric production in Jones County, resulting in a ranking of 12th out of 82 counties in Mississippi for natural gas production.
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Jones County's average price is 16.85% lower than at 13.41 cents per kilowatt hour.
Jones County comes in as the 582nd highest pollution level due to electricity use in the US, emitting 540,943,925.68 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Jones County ranks 13th in Mississippi out of 82 counties for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 2,117,581 of the county's 2,117,581 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,134,703 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,117,581 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,117,581 MWh
Production per Capita
31.81 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
540,943,926 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,126.06 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Laurel
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Laurel Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.96¢ per kWh
- 2.2% higher than last month
- 3.22% higher than April last year
- 9.04% higher than the Mississippi average
- 5.62% lower than the US average
- 368th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
- 18,446th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 269 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 112 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.2¢ per kWh
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 2.11% lower than April last year
- 6.22% higher than the Mississippi average
- 11.92% lower than the US average
- 351st in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 24 since April last year
- 13,707th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 63 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,315 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$123.77 per month
- 2.46% lower than last month
- 2.58% higher than April last year
- 5.13% higher than the Mississippi average
- 9.78% higher than the US average
- 300th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 159 since April last year
- 24,549th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,137 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,707 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$160.71 per month
- 0.16% higher than last month
- 1.9% higher than April last year
- 2.07% higher than the Mississippi average
- 18.1% higher than the US average
- 156th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 163 since April last year
- 26,357th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,537 since April last year
Laurel, MS Electricity Overview
Laurel has an average residential electricity rate of 14.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.92% less than the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. Mississippi Power has an estimated 2,393 total residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city. Consumers in Laurel experience 1.36 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 160.24 minutes.
Laurel residents average 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 350th highest in the state out of 429 in this category. With total emissions of 111,664,761.48 kilograms, the city ranks 23rd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 296,165.74 megawatt hours consumed in Laurel must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurel
Laurel residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Laurel, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Electric | BUNDLED | 13.31 | 161.75 | 541,506.18 | 72,050,486.28 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 |
Zips with electric coverage in Laurel, Mississippi include: 39443, 39440, 39437
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Ellisville, MS Electricity Overview
Ellisville has an average residential electricity rate of 14.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.47% less than the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. Mississippi Power has an estimated 1,348 total residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city. Consumers in Ellisville experience 1.36 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 160.24 minutes.
Ellisville residents average 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 96th highest in the state out of 429 in this category. With total emissions of 29,203,146.83 kilograms, the city ranks 74th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 77,454.8 megawatt hours consumed in Ellisville must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellisville
Ellisville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ellisville, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Electric | BUNDLED | 13.31 | 161.75 | 541,506.18 | 72,050,486.28 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 |
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Soso, MS Electricity Overview
Soso has an average residential electricity rate of 14.22 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.83% less than the average nationwide price of 16.12 cents. With a population of 636 residents, the city is the 252nd most populous city in Mississippi. Selling an estimated 15,212.13 megawatt hours per year, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Soso residents average 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 96th highest in the state out of 429 in this category. With total emissions of 4,087,412.28 kilograms, the city ranks 252nd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 10,840.94 megawatt hours consumed in Soso must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Soso
Soso residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Soso, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Electric | BUNDLED | 13.31 | 161.75 | 541,506.18 | 72,050,486.28 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 |
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Electricity Production in Jones County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Jones County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MoselleCooperative Energy (100.00%) | Jones County | MS | Natural Gas | 2,117,581 | 1,009,509,107.18 | 476.73 |
Jones County, Mississippi Details
Jones County residents average 8,126.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. At 8,126.06 kilograms per person and 66,569 residents in the county, the county emits 540,943,925.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 7th worst rank in the state for total emissions. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Jones County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Jones County has one power producing plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Jones County:
- Ellisville, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 75.06%
- Dixie Electric: 24.94%
- Laurel, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 84.88%
- Dixie Electric: 15.12%
- Sandersville, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 100.00%
- Soso, Mississippi:
- Dixie Electric: 13.57%
- Mississippi Power: 86.43%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Jones County, Mississippi?
Jones County, Mississippi is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Jones County, Mississippi?
By total revenue, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in Jones County, Mississippi.
How many electric companies offer service in Jones County, Mississippi?
Jones County, Mississippi is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Jones County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixie Electric | 15,798 |
| 2 | Mississippi Power | 13,569 |
