Chatham County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chatham County, Georgia Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Chatham County saw a 0.96% drop during the course of the most recent year.
Regrettably, during the past year, there has been a 7.11% rise in the use of non-renewable fuels in the county.
With 2,294.28 megawatt hours of electricity generated from coal, Chatham County is 5th in the state out of 159 counties for total megawatt hours produced from coal.
Chatham County generates 0.97 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 25th highest county in Georgia for non-renewable production per capita.
Chatham County is 953rd in the country out of 3230 counties in solar power production, with 1,732 megawatt hours generated from solar power.
Chatham County emits 6,919.4 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,159.32.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,926,619 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,185,677 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
893,035 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
292,642 MWh
Production per Capita
3.94 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,083,479,342 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,919.4 kg
Savannah, GA Electricity Overview
Savannah has an average residential electricity rate of 14.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.79% more than the average state rate of 13.66 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for residents of the city. Power facilities in Savannah have brought about a 26.56% drop in the amount of non-renewable fuel types used last year. Facilities in the city produce, on average, -0 megawatt hours per resident from non-renewable fuel types.
Emissions in Savannah average 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 145th worst polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 668,353,545.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 5th highest for total emissions in Georgia. The city has one electricity generation plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Savannah
Savannah residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Savannah, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 |
Zips with electric coverage in Savannah, Georgia include: 31419, 31405, 31406, 31404, 31322, 31407, 31401, 31415, 31408, 31302, 31409
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Pooler, GA Electricity Overview
Pooler has an average residential electricity rate of 14.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.79% more than the average state rate of 13.66 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for residents of the city. Selling an estimated 40,510.94 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest vendor in the city. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 133.1 minutes each. The national averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages per year and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Emissions in Pooler average 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 145th 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 Pooler from electricity use is 114,190,104.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 47th 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 329,718.76 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pooler
Pooler residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pooler, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 |
Zips with electric coverage in Pooler, Georgia include: 31419, 31405, 31322, 31407, 31408, 31302
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Wilmington Island CDP, GA Electricity Overview
Wilmington Island CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 14.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.79% more than the average state rate of 13.66 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for residents of the city. Selling an estimated 13,994.97 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest vendor in the city. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 1 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 133.1 minutes each. The national averages for these two data points are 1.27 outages per year and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Emissions in Wilmington Island CDP average 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 13th 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 Wilmington Island CDP from electricity use is 70,097,477.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 82nd 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 202,403.29 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilmington Island CDP
Wilmington Island CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wilmington Island CDP, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 |
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Electricity Production in Chatham County, Georgia
Power Plants in Chatham County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
International Paper Savanna MillInternational Paper (100.00%) | Chatham County | GA | Black Liquour | 615,910 | 308,553,267.68 | 500.97 | ||
Port Wentworth MillInternational Paper (100.00%) | Chatham County | GA | Black Liquour | 471,950 | 782,504,723.72 | 1,658.02 | ||
Imperial Savannah LPImperial Savannah LP (100.00%) | Chatham County | GA | Natural Gas | 51,365 | 13,625,549 | 265.27 | ||
Superior Landfill Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | GA | Landfill Gas | 44,767 | 29,525,200.03 | 659.53 | ||
IKEA Savannah 490IKEA Property Inc (100.00%) | Chatham County | GA | Solar | 1,732 | ||||
BoulevardGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Savannah | GA | Natural Gas | -47 | 11,853.28 | -252.2 | 9/2022 |
Chatham County, Georgia Details
Chatham County citizens average 6,919.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 9th highest in the state out of 159 in this category. A total of 2,083,479,341.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Over 58.49% of electricity in Chatham County comes from generation using Black Liquour. When combined with Natural Gas (24.49%) and Wood/Wood Waste Solids (11.82%), the three fuel types make up 94.81% of the production in the county. Chatham County has the 460th most power plants of any county in the nation, with 6 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Chatham County:
- Garden City, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Pooler, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Port Wentworth, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Savannah, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Thunderbolt, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Tybee Island, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Vernonburg, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
* 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 Chatham County, Georgia?
By total megawatt hours sold, Georgia Power is the largest electricity company in Chatham County, Georgia.
How many power plants are within Chatham County, Georgia?
Chatham County, Georgia has 6 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Chatham County, Georgia?
There are 2 electricity companies operating in Chatham County, Georgia.
Which electricity companies offer service in Chatham County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 29,429 |
| 2 | Canoochee Electric | 358 |
