Polk County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Polk County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Residents of Polk County are paying, on average, 11.68% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 14.15 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.
Polk County generates 0.12 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Polk County the 1520th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable generation per capita in the US.
The largest supplier in Polk County by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
Polk County emitted 243,556,046.28 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes it the 1051st worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation.
Polk County has experienced a 14.66% increase in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production during the previous 12 months.
Polk County has a population of 42,692 residents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
559,977 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.12 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
459,858 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
4,934 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
454,924 MWh
Production per Capita
10.77 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
243,556,046 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,704.96 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cedartown
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Residential Bundled Electricity Prices
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 4,022 positions to 14,986th, from last year's value of 19,008th
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 1,232 positions to 9,981st, from last year's value of 11,213th
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 946 positions to 9,981st, from last month's value of 10,927th
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 318 positions to 14,986th, from last month's value of 15,304th
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity rate state rank dropped by 50 positions to 563rd, from last year's value of 513th
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity rate state rank increased by 30 positions to 563rd, from last month's value of 593rd
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate state rank increased by 7 positions to 609th, from last year's value of 616th
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate decreased by 4.51% to 14.46 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 15.14 ¢ / kWh
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity rate increased by 3.64% to 13.28 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.82 ¢ / kWh
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity rate decreased by 1.79% to 13.28 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.53 ¢ / kWh
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate decreased by 0.14% to 14.46 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 14.48 ¢ / kWh
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill national rank increased by 4,408 positions to 19,662nd, from last year's value of 24,070th
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity bill national rank increased by 7,391 positions to 10,913th, from last month's value of 18,304th
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 3,502 positions to 10,913th, from last year's value of 7,411th
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 192 positions to 19,662nd, from last month's value of 19,470th
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity bill state rank increased by 125 positions to 257th, from last month's value of 382nd
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity bill state rank dropped by 75 positions to 257th, from last year's value of 182nd
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill state rank increased by 31 positions to 347th, from last year's value of 378th
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity bill decreased by 24.8% to $120.08, from last month's value of $159.67
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill decreased by 6.96% to $144.22, from last year's value of $155.01
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill state rank dropped by 6 positions to 347th, from last month's value of 341st
- In Cedartown, the residential bundled electricity bill increased by 10.53% to $120.08, from last year's value of $108.63
- In Cedartown, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill increased by 0.67% to $144.22, from last month's value of $143.27
Cedartown Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for February, 2024
13.28¢ per kWh
- 3.64% higher than last month
- 1.79% lower than February last year
- 2.82% higher than the Georgia average
- 19.15% lower than the US average
- 563rd in the state out of 674 cities
- The state rank has increased by 30 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 50 since February last year
- 9,981st in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has increased by 946 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,232 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.46¢ per kWh
- 0.14% lower than last month
- 4.51% lower than February last year
- 4.3% higher than the Georgia average
- 12.54% lower than the US average
- 609th in the state out of 674 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since February last year
- 14,986th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has increased by 318 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,022 since February last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$120.08 per month
- 24.8% lower than last month
- 10.53% higher than February last year
- 3.44% lower than the Georgia average
- 8.98% lower than the US average
- 257th in the state out of 674 cities
- The state rank has increased by 125 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 75 since February last year
- 10,913th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,391 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,502 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.22 per month
- 0.67% higher than last month
- 6.96% lower than February last year
- 0.97% lower than the Georgia average
- 6.27% higher than the US average
- 347th in the state out of 674 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 31 since February last year
- 19,662nd in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 192 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,408 since February last year
Cedartown, GA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Cedartown is around 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 6.19% higher than Georgia's average rate of 13.61 cents, which ranks the city 609th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. The city is ranked 33rd in the state in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 4,630 megawatt hours generated. Selling an estimated 13,671.11 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
The consumption of electricity in Cedartown accounts for 44,262,716.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 113th highest in the state out of 675 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,386.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 641st ranked city in the state for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Cedartown. Cedartown has the 9th highest power generation plants of any city in Georgia, with 2 total power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cedartown
Cedartown residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cedartown, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.56 | 144.22 | 28,451,240.28 | 4,143,728,303 |
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Rockmart, GA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Rockmart is around 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 6.19% higher than Georgia's average rate of 13.61 cents, which ranks the city 609th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. With annual generation of 304 megawatt hours, the city is the 45th largest producer of electricity in the state. Solar power usage for electricity production in the city has increased by 304 megawatt hours a year throughout the last 12 months, which is a 100.00% increase from the previous year.
The consumption of electricity in Rockmart accounts for 21,135,091.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 174th highest in the state out of 675 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,522.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 634th ranked city in the state for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Rockmart. Rockmart has the 17th highest number of power producing plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rockmart
Rockmart residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rockmart, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.56 | 144.22 | 28,451,240.28 | 4,143,728,303 |
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Aragon, GA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Aragon is around 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 6.19% higher than Georgia's average rate of 13.61 cents, which ranks the city 609th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. Georgia Power has an estimated 53 residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers in the city. Customers in Aragon deal with 1 power outages each year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes.
The consumption of electricity in Aragon accounts for 7,427,107.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 317th highest in the state out of 675 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,545.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Aragon is the 29th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aragon
Aragon residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Aragon, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.56 | 144.22 | 28,451,240.28 | 4,143,728,303 |
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Electricity Production in Polk County, Georgia
Power Plants in Polk County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sewell Creek EnergySmarr Electric Member Cooperative (100.00%) | Polk County | GA | Natural Gas | 454,924 | 208,861,669.8 | 459.11 | ||
Polk CedartownWestbound Solar LLC (100.00%) | Cedartown | GA | Solar | 4,630 | ||||
RockmartAlchemy Renewable Energy (100.00%) | Rockmart | GA | Solar | 304 |
Polk County, Georgia Details
Electricity consumption in Polk County results in 243,556,046.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1051st largest emissions amount of any county in the country. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,704.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 14th ranked county in the state and 1134th nationally for CO2 emissions released per capita. About 98.93% of electricity in Polk County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Polk County is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is 679th highest in the country.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Polk County, Georgia?
The largest electricity provider in Polk County, Georgia by total revenue is Georgia Power.
How many power plants are in Polk County, Georgia?
Polk County, Georgia has 3 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 14,933 |
| 2 | Carroll EMC | 3,965 |
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Georgia?
Polk County, Georgia has 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
