Ben Hill County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Ben Hill County, Georgia Electricity Overview
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Ben Hill County is 14.83 cents. This is around 7.39% lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Ben Hill County is Georgia Power.
Residents of the county experience an average of 1 power outages a year, with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes.
Ben Hill County ranks 100th out of 159 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population consuming 224,780.98 megawatt hours.
Ben Hill County residents pay an average residential electricity bill of $149.92, which is 2.50% higher than the Georgia average bill of $146.25 and 8.62% higher than the US average bill of $138.02.
With a population of 17,237 residents, Ben Hill County is the 100th most populated county in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
224,781 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.04 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
77,847,446 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,516.3 kg
Fitzgerald, GA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.33 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Fitzgerald, which is 2.44% lower than the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. Selling an estimated 236,691 megawatt hours each year, Fitzgerald Utilities is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 1 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 133.1 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Approximately 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 145th worst polluter in the state out of 675 cities. With total emissions of 40,773,147.69 kilograms, the city ranks 120th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 117,730.62 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fitzgerald, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.58 | 183.74 | 100,500.01 | 11,633,209.33 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Irwin EMC | BUNDLED | 15.25 | 156.48 | 133,760 | 20,398,000 |
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Ben Hill County, Georgia Details
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 Georgia Power.
Which electricity companies offer service in Ben Hill County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 11,834 |
| 2 | Fitzgerald Utilities | 6,013 |
| 3 | Irwin EMC | 2,922 |
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.
