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Burke County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Burke County, Georgia Electricity Overview

Burke County is the 151st worst polluting county in Georgia when considering emissions per person. The county emits 1.07 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

Burke County residents are faced with an average residential monthly electricity expense of $146.94, which is 1.33% higher than the state average bill of $145.01 and 7.09% higher than the nationwide average bill of $137.21.

Burke County is the 14th highest county in the US for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 943.7 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.

Burke County is 209th in the country out of 3230 counties in solar power production, with 158,331 megawatt hours generated from solar power.

Burke County released 26,012.78 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 151st highest polluting county out of 159 counties in the state.

Over 0.69% of Burke County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuels, ranking Burke County at 829th in the United States for sustainable electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    313,099 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.92 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    23,025,235 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    158,331 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    22,866,904 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    950.24 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    26,013 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1.07 kg

Waynesboro, GA Electricity Overview

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Waynesboro has an average residential electricity rate of 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.40% more than the average state rate of 13.73 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for residents of the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $149.15 per month, while the nationwide average is $137.21. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.

Emissions in Waynesboro average 4,465.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 323rd worst polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 25,653,167.7 kilograms, which is the 151st worst total amount of emissions for all cities in Georgia.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waynesboro

Waynesboro 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.
344th14.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Waynesboro
513th$149.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Waynesboro Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Waynesboro, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.42140.2427,835,366.054,012,855,036
Planters Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED13.50157.31225,87230,491,100

Sardis, GA Electricity Overview

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Sardis has an average residential electricity rate of 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.40% more than the average state rate of 13.73 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for residents of the city. Sardis has the 390th largest population in the state, with 995 residents . The average residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $149.15 per month.

Emissions in Sardis average 4,465.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 323rd worst polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Sardis from electricity use is 4,442,976.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 387th highest amount in Georgia. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 12,856.83 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sardis

Sardis 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.
344th14.06¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sardis
513th$149.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sardis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sardis, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.42140.2427,835,366.054,012,855,036
Planters Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED13.50157.31225,87230,491,100

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Keysville, GA Electricity Overview

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Keysville has an average residential electricity rate of 14.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.34% more than the average state rate of 13.73 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for residents of the city. Georgia Power sells an estimated 1,573.98 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other supplier. With a population of 320 citizens, the city is the 554th largest city by population in Georgia.

Emissions in Keysville average 4,465.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 14th worst polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Keysville from electricity use is 1,428,897.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 549th highest amount in Georgia. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 4,134.86 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Keysville

Keysville 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.
477th14.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Keysville
267th$141Average residential monthly electricity bill for Keysville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Keysville, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.42140.2427,835,366.054,012,855,036
Jefferson Energy CooperativeBUNDLED12.62141.92459,67858,000,000

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Electricity Production in Burke County, Georgia

Power Plants in Burke County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Burke County GA Nuclear 23,500,183
White Oak Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Burke County GA Solar 149,129
Burke County GA Distillate Fuel Oil 14,6721,912,971.23130.38
Waynesboro Community SolarGeorgia Power (100.00%)
Burke County GA Solar 4,604
Shawnee - GAWestbound Solar LLC (100.00%)
Burke County GA Solar 4,598
Bird Dog SolarBird Dog Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Waynesboro GA Solar 3,509
Hobnail SolarHobnail Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Hephzibah GA Solar 1,179

Burke County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Burke County citizens average 1.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 151st highest in the state out of 159 in this category. A total of 26,012.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Over 99.25% of electricity in Burke County comes from generation using Nuclear. When combined with Solar (0.69%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.06%), the three fuel types make up 100.00% of the production in the county. Burke County has the 552nd most power plants of any county in the nation, with 7 total power plants.

NUCLEAR
Nuclear
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Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
99.25%
SOLAR
Solar
0.69%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.06%

Burke County, Georgia Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Burke County selling electricity. Of those 3, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more realistic.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Burke County is 4.39%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Georgia Power, Planters Electric Membership Corporation, and Jefferson Energy Cooperative. The United States average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Burke County a rank of 1280th best in the US out of 3230 counties.

Providers In Each City in Burke County:

  • Girard, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 50.00%
    • Planters Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
  • Keysville, Georgia:
    • Jefferson Energy Cooperative: 1.03%
    • Georgia Power: 98.97%
  • Sardis, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 50.00%
    • Planters Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
  • Vidette, Georgia:
    • Jefferson Energy Cooperative: 45.19%
    • Georgia Power: 54.81%
  • Waynesboro, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 50.00%
    • Planters Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

By total megawatt hours sold, Georgia Power is the largest electricity company in Burke County, Georgia.

How many power plants are within Burke County, Georgia?

Burke County, Georgia has 7 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

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

Which electricity companies offer service in Burke County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power39,370
2Planters Electric Membership Corporation5,933
3Jefferson Energy Cooperative4,267

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-21