Lauderdale County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lauderdale County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Lauderdale County is Mississippi Power.
Residents in Lauderdale County, on average, pay $164.16 per month for residential electricity, compared to the US average of $138.02.
Lauderdale County has a population of 70,904 citizens.
Lauderdale County generates 130,808 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 3rd in the state out of 82 counties for total megawatt hours generated using solar power.
Lauderdale County generates 1.84 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar power, giving the county a ranking of 218th in the country out of 3230 counties for this category.
With total production of 130,808 megawatt hours, Lauderdale County is the 959th largest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,208,595 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
130,808 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
130,808 MWh
Production per Capita
1.84 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
406,363,046 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,731.17 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Meridian
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Rates and Production Categories
Meridian Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.32¢ per kWh
- 2.26% higher than last month
- 3.3% higher than April last year
- 11.52% higher than the Mississippi average
- 3.47% lower than the US average
- 411th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 19,321st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 73 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 46 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.58¢ per kWh
- 0.3% higher than last month
- 1.67% lower than April last year
- 9.03% higher than the Mississippi average
- 9.58% lower 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 10 since April last year
- 15,840th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 505 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,350 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$123.99 per month
- 2.61% lower than last month
- 2.17% higher than April last year
- 5.31% higher than the Mississippi average
- 9.97% higher than the US average
- 304th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 150 since April last year
- 24,758th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,209 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,621 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$161.47 per month
- 0.14% higher than last month
- 1.99% higher than April last year
- 2.55% higher than the Mississippi average
- 18.66% higher than the US average
- 181st in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 163 since April last year
- 26,456th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 30 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,455 since April last year
Meridian, MS Electricity Overview
Meridian has an average residential electricity rate of 14.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.03% above Mississippi's average rate of 13.37 cents. This ranks the city 403rd out of 429 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city deals with an average of 1 power outages per customer each year. These outages are on average 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 368,599.25 megawatt hours a year, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Coming in at as the 8th worst ranked city out of 429 cities in the state, Meridian emits 228,952,928.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 96th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Meridian, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Meridian
Meridian residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Meridian, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mississippi Electric Power | BUNDLED | 15.27 | 164.76 | 127,038.01 | 19,402,527.63 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 |
Zips with electric coverage in Meridian, Mississippi include: 39301, 39305, 39307, 39342
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Marion, MS Electricity Overview
Marion has an average residential electricity rate of 14.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.30% above Mississippi's average rate of 13.37 cents. This ranks the city 396th out of 429 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city deals with an average of 1 power outages per customer each year. These outages are on average 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 27,397.03 megawatt hours a year, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Coming in at as the 130th worst ranked city out of 429 cities in the state, Marion emits 12,634,988.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 4th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Marion, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marion
Marion residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marion, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mississippi Electric Power | BUNDLED | 15.27 | 164.76 | 127,038.01 | 19,402,527.63 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 |
Zips with electric coverage in Marion, Mississippi include: 39301, 39305, 39364, 39342
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Collinsville CDP, MS Electricity Overview
Collinsville CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 15.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.26% above Mississippi's average rate of 13.37 cents. This ranks the city 422nd out of 429 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. East Mississippi Electric Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $164.79. This is 4.18% higher than the state average of $158.19.
Coming in at as the 152nd worst ranked city out of 429 cities in the state, Collinsville CDP emits 11,034,727.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 96th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Collinsville CDP, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Collinsville CDP
Collinsville CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Collinsville CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mississippi Electric Power | BUNDLED | 15.27 | 164.76 | 127,038.01 | 19,402,527.63 |
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Electricity Production in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Meridian IIISR Meridian III (100.00%) | Lauderdale County | MS | Solar | 123,405 | ||||
Meridian IISR Meridian II (100.00%) | Lauderdale County | MS | Solar | 7,403 |
Lauderdale County, Mississippi Details
Lauderdale County is the 718th highest ranked county in the country when it comes to total emissions from electricity use, with the county emitting 406,363,046.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. The county also ranks 998th worst in emissions per person in the county, averaging 5,731.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two metrics. The county has the 331st most power producing plants of any county in the United States, with 2 total plants. Lauderdale County's power plants most often use Solar, which makes up 100.00% (or 130,808 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
By total customer count, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
How many power plants are located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
Lauderdale County, Mississippi is home to 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
Lauderdale County, Mississippi is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi Power | 17,187 |
| 2 | East Mississippi Electric Power | 2,901 |
