Decatur County, GA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Decatur County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Decatur County, Georgia Electricity Overview

The average monthly residential electric bill in Decatur County totals $147.53. In contrast, the US average bill is $138.3.

At an average residential price of 14.80 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Decatur County enjoy a 7.61% discount from the national average rate.

Over the course of the last 12 months, Decatur County has had a 2.43% decrease in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production.

Decatur County currently ranks 4th in Georgia out of 159 counties in megawatt hours generated using solar power.

Decatur County produces 0.26% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 0.05 megawatt hours per citizen and places Decatur County as the 30th highest county in the state out of 159 counties for non-renewable production per capita a year.

Decatur County consumes roughly 62.11% of the production put out by its power plants.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    380,646 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.12 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    612,886 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    611,310 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,576 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    21.12 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    893,161 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    30.78 kg

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Bainbridge Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.28¢ per kWh

  • 3.64% higher than last month
  • 1.79% lower than February last year
  • 0.96% higher than the Georgia average
  • 18.48% lower than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 8,891st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 749 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 515 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.46¢ per kWh

  • 0.14% lower than last month
  • 4.51% lower than February last year
  • 1.11% higher than the Georgia average
  • 14.65% lower than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 11,501st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 201 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,666 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$120.08 per month

  • 24.8% lower than last month
  • 10.53% higher than February last year
  • 0% higher than the Georgia average
  • 4.22% lower than the US average
  • 650th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since February last year
  • 11,988th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,220 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,654 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$144.22 per month

  • 0.67% higher than last month
  • 6.96% lower than February last year
  • 0.43% higher than the Georgia average
  • 8.82% higher than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19,030th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 36 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,163 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.51¢ per kWh

  • 12.11% lower than last month
  • 1.9% lower than February last year
  • 0.49% lower than the Georgia average
  • 22.82% lower than the US average
  • 594th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 6,955th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,267 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 155 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.09¢ per kWh

  • 0.15% lower than last month
  • 11.48% lower than February last year
  • 0.16% lower than the Georgia average
  • 21.5% lower than the US average
  • 594th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 56 since February last year
  • 8,880th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 41 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,545 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$778.22 per month

  • 22.67% lower than last month
  • 3.6% higher than February last year
  • 1.94% higher than the Georgia average
  • 53.48% lower than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21,978th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,144 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 459 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$914.9 per month

  • 0.25% higher than last month
  • 11.56% lower than February last year
  • 2.14% higher than the Georgia average
  • 44.3% lower than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 22,634th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 31 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,640 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

5.17¢ per kWh

  • 35.4% lower than last month
  • 14.35% lower than February last year
  • 2.13% lower than the Georgia average
  • 47.49% lower than the US average
  • 583rd in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 4,123rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9,124 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,120 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.57¢ per kWh

  • 1.09% lower than last month
  • 28.49% lower than February last year
  • 0.53% lower than the Georgia average
  • 35.65% lower than the US average
  • 583rd in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 74 since February last year
  • 4,298th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 108 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 11,014 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$9,125.58 per month

  • 35.59% lower than last month
  • 9.52% lower than February last year
  • 7.91% lower than the Georgia average
  • 70.23% lower than the US average
  • 576th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 13,095th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,277 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,366 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$12,181.43 per month

  • 0.65% lower than last month
  • 29.1% lower than February last year
  • 4.27% lower than the Georgia average
  • 64.27% lower than the US average
  • 576th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since February last year
  • 13,920th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 61 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,001 since February last year

Bainbridge, GA Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Bainbridge are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.98% higher than the state's average price of 13.61 cents and 9.07% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. With annual production of 1,216 megawatt hours, the city is the 42nd highest producer of electricity in the state. With an estimated 972 total residential customers, Georgia Power is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Electricity consumption in Bainbridge results in the release of 65,606,190.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 88th highest in the state out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,616.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 8th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Distillate Fuel Oil is the primary fuel in Bainbridge, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Bainbridge is home to one electricity plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bainbridge

Bainbridge residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
477th14.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bainbridge
176th$144.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bainbridge Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bainbridge, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.56144.2228,451,240.284,143,728,303

Zips with electric coverage in Bainbridge, Georgia include: 39819, 39817, 39834

Attapulgus, GA Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Attapulgus are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.12% higher than the state's average price of 13.61 cents and 7.25% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $154.48. This is 11.70% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.3. Customers in Attapulgus experience 1 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes.

Electricity consumption in Attapulgus results in the release of 3,427,196.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 423rd highest in the state out of 675 cities. This total results in 4,545.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 432nd worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Attapulgus

Attapulgus residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
641st14.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Attapulgus
575th$154.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Attapulgus Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Attapulgus, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.56144.2228,451,240.284,143,728,303
Grady EMCBUNDLED15.15164.74248,39337,625,000

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Climax, GA Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Climax are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.12% higher than the state's average price of 13.61 cents and 7.25% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $154.48. This is 11.70% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.3. Customers in Climax experience 1 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes.

Electricity consumption in Climax results in the release of 1,099,975.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 575th highest in the state out of 675 cities. This total results in 4,545.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 29th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Climax

Climax residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
641st14.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Climax
575th$154.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Climax Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Climax, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.56144.2228,451,240.284,143,728,303
Grady EMCBUNDLED15.15164.74248,39337,625,000

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Electricity Production in Decatur County, Georgia

Power Plants in Decatur County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cool Springs Solar (Hybrid)Cool Springs Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 468,419
Decatur Parkway Solar Project, LLCSouthern Company (67.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 166,191
Decatur County Solar ProjectSouthern Company (67.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 43,915
Bainbridge SolarBainbridge Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 2,045
Walton Bainbridge Power FacilityWalton Bainbridge LLC (100.00%)
Bainbridge GA Distillate Fuel Oil 1,2161,438,099.21,182.65
BE Solar LLCAlchemy Renewable Energy (100.00%)
Decatur County GA Solar 435

Decatur County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Decatur County's power plants primarily use Solar, which accounts for 99.74% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Distillate Fuel Oil and Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity generation. Distillate Fuel Oil is used to make 1,216 megawatt hours (0.20%) of electricity generation and Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source makes up 360 megawatt hours (0.06%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 893,161.35 kilograms, which is the 2859th highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 30.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2863rd worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Decatur County has 6 power producing plants, which is 6th most in Georgia.

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99.74%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.20%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
0.06%

Decatur County, Georgia Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Decatur County include Grady EMC, Three Notch EMC, and Mitchell Electric Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Georgia has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar.

Energy Loss

There are 4 companies in Decatur County that report energy loss, including Georgia Power, Grady EMC, and Three Notch EMC. Combined, these 4 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 6.33% of electricity produced. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Decatur County receiving a rank of 2568th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Decatur County:

  • Attapulgus, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 50.00%
    • Grady EMC: 50.00%
  • Bainbridge, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 100.00%
  • Brinson, Georgia:
    • Brinson, Georgia Electric Utility: 32.22%
    • Three Notch EMC: 33.89%
    • Georgia Power: 33.89%
  • Climax, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 50.00%
    • Grady EMC: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Decatur County, Georgia?

The largest electricity provider in Decatur County, Georgia by total customer count is Georgia Power.

How many power plants are located within Decatur County, Georgia?

There are 6 power plants located in Decatur County, Georgia

Which electricity companies offer service in Decatur County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power28,817
2Grady EMC5,084
3Three Notch EMC3,040
4Brinson, Georgia Electric Utility126
5Mitchell Electric112

How many electric companies offer service in Decatur County, Georgia?

Decatur County, Georgia is home to 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29