Ben Hill County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Ben Hill County, GA is $173.54
- The average electricity rate in Ben Hill County, GA is 16.43¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Ben Hill County, GA
The average residential electric bill in Ben Hill County, GA is $173.54 per month. Ben Hill County, GA is the 132nd most expensive county in Georgia for electricity.
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Ben Hill County, Georgia Electricity Overview
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Ben Hill County is 16.43 cents. This is around 1.82% lower than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Ben Hill County is Fitzgerald Utilities.
Residents of the county experience an average of 1.17 power outages a year, with outages lasting on average 125.23 minutes.
Ben Hill County ranks 100th out of 159 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population consuming 236,284.62 megawatt hours.
Ben Hill County residents pay an average residential electricity bill of $173.54, which is 11.23% higher than the Georgia average bill of $156.02 and 17.92% higher than the US average bill of $147.16.
With a population of 17,237 residents, Ben Hill County is the 100th most populated county in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
236,285 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.71 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
75,579,139 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,384.7 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fitzgerald
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Rates and Production Categories
Fitzgerald Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
15.17¢ per kWh
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 7.62% higher than November last year
- 6% higher than the Georgia average
- 10.97% lower than the US average
- 571st in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 35 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 44 since November last year
- 13,792nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 907 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 902 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.5¢ per kWh
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 2.29% higher than November last year
- 2.91% higher than the Georgia average
- 12.1% lower than the US average
- 209th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 55 since November last year
- 12,798th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 50 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 274 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$139.79 per month
- 12.52% lower than last month
- 12.84% higher than November last year
- 18.4% higher than the Georgia average
- 18.23% higher than the US average
- 661st in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 24,498th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,604 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,869 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$171.77 per month
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 5.44% higher than November last year
- 14.35% higher than the Georgia average
- 20.76% higher than the US average
- 661st in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 26,938th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 493 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,585 since November last year
Fitzgerald, GA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.50 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Fitzgerald, which is 0.51% higher than the state's average rate of 14.42 cents. This makes the city 209th out of 675 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Fitzgerald Utilities has an estimated 2,014 total residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Fitzgerald average is 16.72% higher at $171.77 per month.
Approximately 4,384.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 305th worst polluter in the state out of 675 cities. With total emissions of 39,585,105.63 kilograms, the city ranks 119th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 123,755.73 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fitzgerald, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.62 | 167.21 | 86,449.31 | 10,910,506.48 | |
| Irwin EMC | BUNDLED | 16.80 | 174.56 | 139,165.92 | 23,377,720.61 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
The largest electricity supplier in Ben Hill County, Georgia by total customer count is Fitzgerald Utilities.
Which electricity companies offer service in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitzgerald Utilities | 6,101 |
| 2 | Georgia Power | 3,742 |
| 3 | Irwin EMC | 2,989 |
How many electric companies offer service in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
Ben Hill County, Georgia is home to 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
