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Harrison County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Harrison County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

Harrison County has a population of 211,044 citizens.

Mississippi Power is the largest supplier in Harrison County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Harrison County produces 3,067,893 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 205th out of 3230 counties in the country for total natural gas generation.

Harrison County citizens are faced with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes per incident, with approximately 1 outages a year.

Harrison County uses 17.27% more megawatt hours than it generates.

As the 381st highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita, Harrison County produces 14.54 megawatt hours per person a year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,604,448 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.08 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,073,679 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,786 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    3,067,893 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    14.56 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,910,828,304 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    9,054.17 kg

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Gulfport Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

14.42¢ per kWh

  • 11.91% higher than last month
  • 5.57% lower than February last year
  • 7.44% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 11.48% lower than the US average
  • 241st in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 157 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 12,269th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,562 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,576 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14¢ per kWh

  • 0.5% lower than last month
  • 0.79% lower than February last year
  • 2.09% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 17.32% lower than the US average
  • 242nd in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 9,779th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,204 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$150.41 per month

  • 16.95% lower than last month
  • 4.96% higher than February last year
  • 5.55% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 19.97% higher than the US average
  • 75th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 60 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 19,535th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,169 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,037 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$164.23 per month

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 4.79% higher than February last year
  • 1.01% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 23.92% higher than the US average
  • 112th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 116 since February last year
  • 22,576th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 34 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 442 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.63¢ per kWh

  • 11.15% lower than last month
  • 17.45% lower than February last year
  • 16.94% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 21.9% lower than the US average
  • 14th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 221 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 37 since February last year
  • 7,382nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,024 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7,046 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.37¢ per kWh

  • 1.62% lower than last month
  • 4.16% lower than February last year
  • 8.12% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 19.47% lower than the US average
  • 50th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 205 since February last year
  • 9,466th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,171 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,685 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$591.49 per month

  • 12.17% lower than last month
  • 11.07% lower than February last year
  • 7.22% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 64.64% lower than the US average
  • 59th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 21 since February last year
  • 16,470th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 32 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,065 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$706.97 per month

  • 0.86% lower than last month
  • 3.04% higher than February last year
  • 0.61% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 56.96% lower than the US average
  • 67th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 175 since February last year
  • 17,978th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 57 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,218 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

7¢ per kWh

  • 0.17% lower than last month
  • 7.88% lower than February last year
  • 12.15% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 28.92% lower than the US average
  • 65th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 31 since February last year
  • 7,579th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,579 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.05¢ per kWh

  • 0.7% lower than last month
  • 0.1% higher than February last year
  • 17.57% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 30.91% lower than the US average
  • 65th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 50 since February last year
  • 7,286th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 768 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,931 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$112,994.53 per month

  • 1.48% higher than last month
  • 20.67% higher than February last year
  • 198.14% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 268.59% higher than the US average
  • 260th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
  • 24,766th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 137 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 549 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$93,982.66 per month

  • 1.75% higher than last month
  • 8.01% higher than February last year
  • 150.26% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 175.7% higher than the US average
  • 254th in the state out of 293 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
  • 23,897th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 81 since February last year

Gulfport Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

30,025,327.5 MWh

  • 61.59% lower than last month
  • 73.42% lower than February last year
  • 18.34% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 210.93% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 169th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 44 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 99 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

140,308,455.92 MWh

  • 4.23% lower than last month
  • 15.07% higher than February last year
  • 182.18% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 1,104.11% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 72nd in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 15 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

49,647 MWh

  • 63.09% lower than last month
  • 74.84% lower than February last year
  • 48.75% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 114.43% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 211th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 70 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 116 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

251,168.62 MWh

  • 4.14% lower than last month
  • 16.91% higher than February last year
  • 106.93% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 876.85% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 11 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 104th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

30,025,327.5 MWh

  • 61.59% lower than last month
  • 73.42% lower than February last year
  • 40.61% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 105.12% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 121st in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 69 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

140,308,455.92 MWh

  • 4.23% lower than last month
  • 15.07% higher than February last year
  • 105.22% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 691.62% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 51st in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

49,647 MWh

  • 63.09% lower than last month
  • 74.84% lower than February last year
  • 61.97% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 30.42% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 133rd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 59 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

251,168.62 MWh

  • 4.14% lower than last month
  • 17.14% higher than February last year
  • 51.73% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 466.16% higher than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 8 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 82nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since February last year

Gulfport, MS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Gulfport, which is 4.03% above the average state price of 13.33 cents and 13.44% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. Mississippi Power has an estimated 7,310 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier in the city. More electricity is produced in Gulfport than is consumed, with electricity generation totaling 249.17% of total usage.

Gulfport is home to 2 power plants, which is the 2nd highest for a city in Mississippi. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 686,713,145.25 kilograms, which is 2nd highest in Mississippi out of 429 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 9,507.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation the city is the 2nd highest polluting city in the state. In Gulfport, Natural Gas makes up 99.81% of the fuel utilized in electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gulfport

Gulfport residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.105/kWh$234.14/mo.$105.69/mo.
370th13.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gulfport
295th$164.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gulfport Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gulfport, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Coast ElectricBUNDLED13.29169.631,249,013165,975,000
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED14.13161.753,067,8932,155,436.3304,631,248

Zips with electric coverage in Gulfport, Mississippi include: 39503, 39532, 39501, 39560, 39507

Biloxi, MS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.63 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Biloxi, which is 2.27% above the average state price of 13.33 cents and 14.91% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mississippi Power. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $166.45 per month, while the state average is $158.92.

All of the electricity sold in Biloxi has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 315,388,793.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 6,428.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 150th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Biloxi

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.148/kWh$0.108/kWh$229.30/mo.$107.48/mo.
343rd13.63¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Biloxi
407th$166.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Biloxi Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Biloxi, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Coast ElectricBUNDLED13.29169.631,249,013165,975,000
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED14.13161.752,155,436.3304,631,248

Zips with electric coverage in Biloxi, Mississippi include: 39503, 39532, 39531, 39507, 39540, 39530, 39534

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Long Beach, MS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Long Beach, which is 3.74% above the average state price of 13.33 cents and 13.68% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mississippi Power. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $164.62 per month, while the state average is $158.92.

All of the electricity sold in Long Beach has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 107,060,291.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 6,428.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 150th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Long Beach

Long Beach residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.105/kWh$233.36/mo.$105.98/mo.
368th13.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Long Beach
304th$164.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for Long Beach Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Long Beach, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Coast ElectricBUNDLED13.29169.631,249,013165,975,000
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED14.13161.752,155,436.3304,631,248

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Electricity Production in Harrison County, Mississippi

Power Plants in Harrison County, Mississippi

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Gulfport MS Natural Gas 3,067,8931,711,049,537.82557.73
Gulfport Naval Base CSG PV SystemArcadia Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Gulfport MS Solar 5,786

Harrison County, Mississippi Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Harrison County is home to 2 power plants, which is 5th highest in Mississippi. Coming in as the 163rd worst ranked county in the country, the county releases 1,910,828,304.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per person in the county, which amounts to 9,054.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation the county is the 6th highest polluting county in Mississippi. Harrison County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 99.81% of electricity generation coming from the fuel.

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SOLAR
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0.19%

Harrison County, Mississippi Net Metering

About 66.67% of the electric companies in Harrison County offer net metering to their consumers. The state has heavily restricted net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Harrison County is 4.10%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Coast Electric, Mississippi Power, and Singing River Electric Cooperative. The national average is 2.87%, resulting in Harrison County having a rank of 992nd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Harrison County, Mississippi

Providers In Each City in Harrison County:

  • Biloxi, Mississippi:
    • Coast Electric: 59.61%
    • Mississippi Power: 40.39%
  • D'Iberville, Mississippi:
    • Coast Electric: 81.47%
    • Singing River Electric Cooperative: 8.03%
    • Mississippi Power: 10.49%
  • Gulfport, Mississippi:
    • Mississippi Power: 68.11%
    • Coast Electric: 31.89%
  • Long Beach, Mississippi:
    • Mississippi Power: 63.66%
    • Coast Electric: 36.34%
  • Pass Christian, Mississippi:
    • Mississippi Power: 35.73%
    • Coast Electric: 64.27%

* 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 Harrison County, Mississippi?

By total megawatt hours sold, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in Harrison County, Mississippi.

How many electric companies offer service in Harrison County, Mississippi?

There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Harrison County, Mississippi.

What electricity companies offer service in Harrison County, Mississippi?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Coast Electric27,573
2Mississippi Power22,949
3Singing River Electric Cooperative722

How many power plants are located within Harrison County, Mississippi?

There are 2 active electricity plants in Harrison County, Mississippi

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-04-09