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Bibb County, Georgia Electricity Overview

Bibb County ranks 28th in the state out of 159 counties for total generation of electricity from non-renewable fuels, with 22,661.9 of the county's 460,510.13 megawatt hours coming from those sources.

Usage of non-renewable fuel types has increased by 25.73% in Bibb County power plants.

The largest electricity supplier in Bibb County by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.

Averaging generation of 2.95 megawatt hours per resident a year, Bibb County ranks 50 out of 159 counties in Georgia in generation per capita.

During the course of the past 12 months, Bibb County experienced a 2.36% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.

Bibb County is home to over 156,197 citizens and produces 1,218 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.01 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Bibb County 64th out of 159 counties in the state for solar megawatt hours generated per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,036,904 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.04 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    460,510 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    437,848 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    22,662 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.95 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    749,254,592 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,796.86 kg

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Macon-Bibb County Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

12.82¢ per kWh

  • 3.38% lower than last month
  • 0.38% higher than January last year
  • 1.21% higher than the Georgia average
  • 17.91% 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 has dropped by 56 since January last year
  • 9,640th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 716 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 554 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.48¢ per kWh

  • 0.03% higher than last month
  • 3.6% lower than January last year
  • 1.05% higher than the Georgia average
  • 14.7% 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 January last year
  • 11,702nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 462 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,508 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$159.67 per month

  • 13.56% higher than last month
  • 21.03% higher than January last year
  • 0.13% higher than the Georgia average
  • 5.77% higher 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 January last year
  • 16,208th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 170 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,121 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$143.27 per month

  • 1.64% higher than last month
  • 7.73% lower than January last year
  • 0.36% higher than the Georgia average
  • 7.99% 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 January last year
  • 18,994th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 994 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,639 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.96¢ per kWh

  • 7.8% higher than last month
  • 8.55% higher than January last year
  • 0.32% higher than the Georgia average
  • 10.35% lower than the US average
  • 650th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since January last year
  • 13,222nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,796 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,125 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.1¢ per kWh

  • 0.71% higher than last month
  • 11.14% lower than January last year
  • 0.22% lower than the Georgia average
  • 21.59% 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 January last year
  • 8,839th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 798 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,022 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,006.35 per month

  • 16.32% higher than last month
  • 20.12% higher than January last year
  • 2.43% higher than the Georgia average
  • 38.25% 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 January last year
  • 24,122nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 876 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,013 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$912.65 per month

  • 1.56% higher than last month
  • 11.58% lower than January last year
  • 2.1% higher than the Georgia average
  • 44.24% 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 January last year
  • 22,665th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 36 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,615 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.01¢ per kWh

  • 37.37% higher than last month
  • 24.52% higher than January last year
  • 0.59% higher than the Georgia average
  • 18.49% lower than the US average
  • 639th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since January last year
  • 13,247th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,386 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,262 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.64¢ per kWh

  • 2.02% higher than last month
  • 27.58% lower than January last year
  • 0.52% lower than the Georgia average
  • 35.07% 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 January last year
  • 4,406th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 582 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 10,574 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$14,168.36 per month

  • 41.6% higher than last month
  • 28.55% higher than January last year
  • 2.78% lower than the Georgia average
  • 57.97% 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 January last year
  • 15,372nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,595 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,177 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$12,261.49 per month

  • 2.19% higher than last month
  • 28.61% lower than January last year
  • 4.13% lower than the Georgia average
  • 64.16% 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 January last year
  • 13,859th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 58 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,082 since January last year

Macon-Bibb County, GA Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Macon-Bibb County are paying an average residential electricity rate of 14.32 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 398th out of 675 cities in the state. Solar fields in the city generate an average of 0.01 megawatt hours per person living in the city. This results in a ranking of 34th in Georgia out of 675 cities. Georgia Power sells an estimated 373,028.65 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other vendors.

Electricity consumption in Macon-Bibb County results in the release of 749,254,591.88 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is the 4th largest emissions amount in the state out of 675 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,796.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 6th ranked city in Georgia for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Black Liquour is the fuel of choice in Macon-Bibb County, with 61.99% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 31.00% and Natural Gas at 4.31% of production. Macon-Bibb County has 3 electricity plants, which is the 4th highest out of any city in Georgia.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County 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.
398th14.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Macon-Bibb County
587th$154.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Macon-Bibb County Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Georgia EMCBUNDLED11.74150.44895,626105,164,000
Flint EnergiesBUNDLED13.27168.191,215,797161,300,700
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Oconee Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED14.12160.59144,16520,352,200
Southern Rivers EnergyBUNDLED14.77186.52298,54244,102,000

Zips with electric coverage in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia include: 31210, 31204, 31206, 31216, 31217, 31220, 31211, 31052, 31201, 31207, 31020 and 2 other zip code(s).

Electricity Production in Bibb County, Georgia

Power Plants in Bibb County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Riverwood International Macon MillRiverwood Intl USA Inc (100.00%)
Macon-Bibb County GA Black Liquour 459,292.13203,308,758.62442.66
Bibb JonesWestbound Solar LLC (100.00%)
Macon-Bibb County GA Solar 1,218

Bibb County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Bibb County results in the release of 749,254,591.88 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 449th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and 16th highest in Georgia out of 159 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,796.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 22nd highest county in Georgia for CO2 emissions per capita. The county has 2 electricity plants, which is 846th highest in the US. In Bibb County, Black Liquour makes up 61.99% of the fuel types used in electricity generation. Other fuels used include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 31.00% and Natural Gas at 4.31% of generation.

BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
61.99%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
31.00%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
4.31%
SLUDGE WASTE
Sludge Waste
1.83%
WASTE/OTHER OIL
Waste/other Oil
0.61%
OTHER
Other
0.26%

Bibb County, Georgia Net Metering

There are 6 companies in Bibb County selling electricity. Of those 6, 83.33% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Georgia has pretty good state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Bibb County is 4.08%. This includes data from 6 providers, including Georgia Power, Oconee Electric Membership Corporation, and Southern Rivers Energy. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Georgia average is 3.69%, resulting in a rank of 980th best in the United States and a state rank of 78th best out of 3230 and 159 counties, respectively.

FAQ

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

The largest electricity supplier in Bibb County, Georgia by total revenue is Georgia Power.

How many power plants are within Bibb County, Georgia?

There are 2 active electricity plants located in Bibb County, Georgia

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

There are 6 electricity companies offering service in Bibb County, Georgia.

What electricity companies offer service in Bibb County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power12,016
2Oconee Electric Membership Corporation1,166
3Southern Rivers Energy1,077
4Flint Energies915
5Central Georgia EMC164
6Tri-County EMC139

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-12-06