Lamar County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lamar County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Solar power usage in Lamar County has increased by 3.43% year over year, with 205,888 megawatt hours being produced from solar during the last year.
There was a 684.34% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel types during the course of the last 12 months in Lamar County.
Lamar County produces 3.13 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Lamar County the 5th highest ranking county for renewable generation per capita in Mississippi out of 82 counties.
Residents in Lamar County are faced with an average of 1 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes.
Lamar County released 364,973,782.39 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 12th highest polluting county in Mississippi.
Within the preceding 12 months, Lamar County experienced a 11.78% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,121,305 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,308,185 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
205,888 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,102,297 MWh
Production per Capita
50.29 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
364,973,782 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,548.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in West Hattiesburg CDP
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West Hattiesburg CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.89¢ per kWh
- 2.62% higher than last month
- 3.75% higher than April last year
- 8.55% higher than the Mississippi average
- 6.04% lower than the US average
- 365th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
- 18,304th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 405 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 248 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.49¢ per kWh
- 0.33% higher than last month
- 0.77% higher than April last year
- 8.36% higher than the Mississippi average
- 10.14% lower than the US average
- 397th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since April last year
- 15,246th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 538 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 578 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$128.24 per month
- 3.73% lower than last month
- 0.74% lower than April last year
- 8.92% higher than the Mississippi average
- 13.74% higher than the US average
- 396th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 25,768th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,286 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 199 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$170.62 per month
- 0.05% lower than last month
- 2.67% higher than April last year
- 8.36% higher than the Mississippi average
- 25.39% higher than the US average
- 403rd in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since April last year
- 28,412th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 42 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,485 since April last year
West Hattiesburg CDP, MS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for West Hattiesburg CDP is around 14.49 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $170.62 per month, while the national average is $138.02. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
West Hattiesburg CDP is the 58th highest ranked city in the state out of 429 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 41,433,249.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks West Hattiesburg CDP as the 96th highest polluting city in the state. Within West Hattiesburg CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Hattiesburg CDP
West Hattiesburg CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 | |
| Pearl River Valley EPA | BUNDLED | 14.41 | 174.12 | 737,004.66 | 106,207,786.55 |
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Sumrall, MS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Sumrall is around 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $160.52 per month, while the national average is $138.02. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Sumrall is the 126th highest ranked city in the state out of 429 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 13,129,847.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Sumrall as the 96th highest polluting city in the state. Within Sumrall, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sumrall
Sumrall residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sumrall, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 |
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Purvis, MS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Purvis is around 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 13.37 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $164.12 per month, while the national average is $138.02. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Purvis is the 129th highest ranked city in the state out of 429 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 12,737,816.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Purvis as the 96th highest polluting city in the state. Within Purvis, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Purvis
Purvis residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Purvis, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 | |
| Pearl River Valley EPA | BUNDLED | 14.41 | 174.12 | 737,004.66 | 106,207,786.55 |
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Electricity Production in Lamar County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Lamar County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R D MorrowCooperative Energy (100.00%) | Lamar County | MS | Natural Gas | 3,102,297 | 1,076,781,971.02 | 347.09 | ||
Sumrall I Solar FarmMS Solar 2, LLC (100.00%) | Lamar County | MS | Solar | 107,287 | ||||
Sumrall II Solar FarmRenewables Pipeline Parent, LLC (100.00%) | Lamar County | MS | Solar | 98,601 |
Lamar County, Mississippi Details
Lamar County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 364,973,782.39 kilograms, which is 12th highest amount in the state out of 82 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,548.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 78th highest county in the state for CO2 pollution per capita. The county has 3 power generation plants, which is 185th highest in the nation. When considering electricity generation, Lamar County's main fuel is Natural Gas, accounting for 3,102,297 megawatt hours, or 93.78% of production in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Lamar County, Mississippi?
By total megawatt hours sold, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity company in Lamar County, Mississippi.
How many electric companies offer service in Lamar County, Mississippi?
Lamar County, Mississippi is home to 2 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lamar County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearl River Valley EPA | 10,398 |
| 2 | Mississippi Power | 7,902 |
How many power plants are located within Lamar County, Mississippi?
Lamar County, Mississippi has 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
