Bleckley County, GA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Bleckley County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Bleckley County, Georgia Electricity Overview

The largest electricity provider in Bleckley County by number of customers is Georgia Power.

During the most recent year, Bleckley County saw a 3.81% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.

Bleckley County generates 0.75 megawatt hours per capita per year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 366th out of 3230 counties in the US.

Solar power generation in Bleckley County has grown from 8,627 megawatt hours to 9,425 megawatt hours per year during the course of the past year.

Bleckley County has seen a 9.25% rise in the use of renewable fuels for electricity generation over the course of the past 12 months.

Bleckley County emitted 53,469,628.06 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 109th worst polluting county out of 159 counties in Georgia.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    163,816 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.04 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    9,425 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    9,425 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.75 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    53,469,628 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,256.46 kg

Cochran, GA Electricity Overview

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Cochran averages a residential electricity rate of 14.32 cents per kilowatt hour spent by their citizens. Regrettably, this is 4.83% more than the state's average price of 13.66 cents, ranking the city at 392nd out of 675 cities in Georgia for best average electricity rate. The city's use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production is 0.71 megawatt hours per capita, which ranks the city 30th in Georgia out of 675 cities. Roughly 100.00% of the city's electricity production comes from solar power sources, with a total of 3,593 megawatt hours produced using the power of the Sun.

In Cochran, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the city citizens emit 4,269.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 643rd worst polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 21,495,217.14 kilograms, the city ranks 173rd worst in Georgia for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Cochran is home to one power producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cochran

Cochran 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.
392nd14.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cochran
314th$144.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cochran Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cochran, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Ocmulgee EMCBUNDLED14.26128.84123,956.5617,679,396.89
Oconee Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED14.12160.59144,16520,352,200

Electricity Production in Bleckley County, Georgia

Power Plants in Bleckley County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Coody CochranWestbound Solar LLC (100.00%)
Bleckley County GA Solar 5,832
Arnold CochranWestbound Solar LLC (100.00%)
Cochran GA Solar 3,593

Bleckley County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Bleckley County, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity production. On average, the county's citizens emit 4,256.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, which makes it the 123rd highest polluting county out of 159 counties in the state. With total emissions of 53,469,628.06 kilograms, the county ranks 109th worst in the state and 2208th in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Bleckley County has 2 power producing plants in the county. This is the 1111th most power plants within a single county.

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Bleckley County, Georgia Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Bleckley County offering electricity. Of those 3, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Georgia has commendable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Bleckley County is about 4.59% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.69%, resulting in a rank of 1532nd best in the United States and a state rank of 115th best out of 3230 and 159 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Bleckley County, Georgia

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Bleckley County, Georgia?

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

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

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Bleckley County, Georgia.

What electricity companies offer service in Bleckley County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power10,288
2Ocmulgee EMC3,148
3Oconee Electric Membership Corporation998

How many power plants are in Bleckley County, Georgia?

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

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06