Clarke County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Clarke County, GA is $157.50
- The average electricity rate in Clarke County, GA is 14.77¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Clarke County, GA
The average residential electric bill in Clarke County, GA is $157.50 per month. Clarke County, GA is the 55th most expensive county in Georgia for electricity.
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Clarke County, Georgia Electricity Overview
On average, Clarke County residents are accountable for 4,375.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, making it the 1831st highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.
Clarke County emitted 568,214,010.06 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 21st worst polluting county out of 159 counties in Georgia.
In Clarke County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has declined by 34.72% in the past year.
Clarke County produces 100.00% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 3,906 megawatt hours per year.
Clarke County produces 3,906 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuels. This ranks Clarke County 913th largest producing county in the United States out of 3221 counties for total sustainable electricity generation.
Clarke County is ranked as the 477th largest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the US with over 1,700,000 megawatt hours being consumed by residents living there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,780,325 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.71 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,906 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
3,906 MWh
Production per Capita
0.03 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
568,214,010 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,375.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Athens-Clarke County unified government
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Rates and Production Categories
Athens-Clarke County unified government Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.31¢ per kWh
- 0.52% lower than last month
- 7.7% higher than November last year
- 6.98% lower than the Georgia average
- 21.87% lower than the US average
- 71st in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 6,758th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 418 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 676 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.21¢ per kWh
- 0.6% higher than last month
- 0.03% higher than November last year
- 6.24% lower than the Georgia average
- 19.91% lower than the US average
- 91st in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 16 since November last year
- 7,934th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,812 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$115.5 per month
- 5.28% lower than last month
- 1.59% higher than November last year
- 2.17% lower than the Georgia average
- 2.31% lower than the US average
- 377th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 44 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 139 since November last year
- 14,794th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,954 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 915 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$150.11 per month
- 0.1% higher than last month
- 3.68% higher than November last year
- 0.07% lower than the Georgia average
- 5.53% higher than the US average
- 113th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 413 since November last year
- 19,087th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 69 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 952 since November last year
Athens, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Athens home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.21 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 14.42 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuel sources, the city ranks 1st in the state out of 675 cities for total electricity generation from renewable fuel sources. Power facilities in the city have permitted a 34.72% decrease in the use of renewable energy sources versus non-renewable and fossil fuels.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,374.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 559,909,381.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Athens is Conventional Hydroelectric. They generate 3,906 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Athens has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Athens
Athens residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Athens, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 162.24 | 29,615,645.04 | 4,755,537,918 | |
| Jackson EMC | BUNDLED | 11.40 | 140.16 | 3,567,111 | 406,806,000 | |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.75 | 158.4 | 214,845.68 | 31,699,430.66 | |
| Walton EMC | BUNDLED | 13.60 | 166.06 | 1,940,029.45 | 263,839,166.95 |
Zips with electric coverage in Athens, Georgia include: 30606, 30605, 30601, 30622, 30607, 30683, 30646, 30609, 30602
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Winterville, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Winterville home are billed a residential electricity price of 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 5.38% more than Georgia's average rate of 14.42 cents, which ranks the city 603rd out of 675 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Georgia Power sells an estimated 15,352.38 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.17 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting around 125.23 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,384.7 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 8,107,317.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winterville
Winterville residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Winterville, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 162.24 | 29,615,645.04 | 4,755,537,918 |
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Clarke County, Georgia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Clarke County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tallassee Hydro ProjectTallassee Shoals LLC (100.00%) | Athens | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,906 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Clarke County, Georgia Production Fuel Makeup
For every citizen in the county there are 4,375.08 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 568,214,010.06 kilograms. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Clarke County. Clarke County is home to one electricity plant.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Clarke County, Georgia?
Clarke County, Georgia is home to one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Clarke County, Georgia?
The largest electricity provider in Clarke County, Georgia by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Clarke County, Georgia?
There are 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Clarke County, Georgia.
What electricity companies offer service in Clarke County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 14,581 |
| 2 | Jackson EMC | 6,197 |
| 3 | Walton EMC | 2,688 |
| 4 | Rayle Electric Membership Corporation | 48 |
