Lowndes County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lowndes County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Power facilities in Lowndes County experienced a 12.73% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel sources in the past 12 months.
Lowndes County residents are responsible for 6,308.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making it the 878th highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.
Lowndes County is the 12th largest county in the state, with 58,904 residents living within its borders.
Lowndes County consumes approximately 19.67% of the generation put out by their power generation plants, this means they must export or store the leftover electricity.
With 58,904 residents living within the county and 5,105,616 megawatt hours produced a year, Lowndes County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 86.68 megawatt hours. This is the 7 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in Mississippi.
Lowndes County ranks 12th out of 82 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its residents using 1,004,048.73 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,004,049 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,105,616 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
459,024 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,646,592 MWh
Production per Capita
86.68 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
371,574,730 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,308.14 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Columbus
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Columbus Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.13¢ per kWh
- 0.55% higher than last month
- 6% higher than April last year
- 3.49% lower than the Mississippi average
- 16.46% lower than the US average
- 30th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 30 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 10,352nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,036 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 746 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.08¢ per kWh
- 0.51% higher than last month
- 0.73% lower than April last year
- 2.19% lower than the Mississippi average
- 18.89% lower than the US average
- 31st in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 213 since April last year
- 7,858th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 94 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,425 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$116.8 per month
- 8.89% lower than last month
- 0.7% lower than April last year
- 0.79% lower than the Mississippi average
- 3.6% higher than the US average
- 233rd in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 79 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 160 since April last year
- 20,677th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 254 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,072 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$150.84 per month
- 0.05% lower than last month
- 0.71% lower than April last year
- 4.2% lower than the Mississippi average
- 10.85% higher than the US average
- 56th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 199 since April last year
- 22,700th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 431 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 888 since April last year
Columbus, MS Electricity Overview
Residents who call Columbus home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.19% below Mississippi's average price of 13.37 cents. This means the city is 31st out of 429 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 306,097.13 megawatt hours, Columbus Light and Water is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Electricity consumption in Columbus results in 153,329,374.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 18th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 96th highest in Mississippi for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus
Columbus residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | BUNDLED | 12.61 | 150.69 | 584,560 | 73,742,000 | |
| Columbus Light and Water | BUNDLED | 13.37 | 151.11 | 121,635.5 | 16,263,535.07 |
Zips with electric coverage in Columbus, Mississippi include: 39702, 39701, 39705
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New Hope CDP, MS Electricity Overview
Residents who call New Hope CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.47% below Mississippi's average price of 13.37 cents. This means the city is 23rd out of 429 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 2,169.16 megawatt hours, 4-County Electric Power Association is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Electricity consumption in New Hope CDP results in 22,352,232.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 87th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 96th highest in Mississippi for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Hope CDP
New Hope CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Hope CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | BUNDLED | 12.61 | 150.69 | 584,560 | 73,742,000 |
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Columbus AFB CDP, MS Electricity Overview
Residents who call Columbus AFB CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.47% below Mississippi's average price of 13.37 cents. This means the city is 23rd out of 429 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 659.81 megawatt hours, 4-County Electric Power Association is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Electricity consumption in Columbus AFB CDP results in 11,163,262.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 149th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 96th highest in Mississippi for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus AFB CDP
Columbus AFB CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus AFB CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | BUNDLED | 12.61 | 150.69 | 584,560 | 73,742,000 |
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Electricity Production in Lowndes County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Lowndes County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CaledoniaGE Energy Financial Services (100.00%) | Lowndes County | MS | Natural Gas | 4,597,544 | 1,695,861,908.72 | 368.86 | ||
Columbus MSInternational Paper (100.00%) | Lowndes County | MS | Black Liquour | 508,072 | 193,606,022.88 | 381.06 |
Lowndes County, Mississippi Details
Lowndes County is the 771st worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 371,574,729.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the county ranks 878th highest in the US in pollution per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 6,308.14 kilograms of emissions per person. Approximately 90.96% of Lowndes County's electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Black Liquour and Wood/Wood Waste Solids make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 7.06% and 1.93% of total electricity production, respectively. Lowndes County is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 3rd highest number of plants within a county in Mississippi.
Providers In Each City in Lowndes County:
- Artesia, Mississippi:
- 4-County Electric Power Association: 100.00%
- Caledonia, Mississippi:
- Monroe County Electric Power Association: 100.00%
- Columbus, Mississippi:
- 4-County Electric Power Association: 57.49%
- Columbus Light and Water: 42.51%
- Crawford, Mississippi:
- 4-County Electric Power Association: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
By total revenue, Columbus Light and Water is the largest electricity company in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
How many electric companies offer service in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
How many power plants are in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
Lowndes County, Mississippi is home to 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Light and Water | 12,523 |
| 2 | 4-County Electric Power Association | 8,489 |
| 3 | Monroe County Electric Power Association | 1,574 |
