Dougherty County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dougherty County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Citizens in Dougherty County face an average of 1.8 outages lasting 254.85 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Dougherty County generates 36,836 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities in the past year, which gives them a rank of 353rd highest out of 3230 counties in the United States for total hydroelectric production.
Dougherty County generates 7.47 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 38 highest county out of 159 counties for production per capita in the state.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Dougherty County is 14.83 cents. This is around 7.38% less than the nationwide average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
Dougherty County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 0.01 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 1090th highest county in the nation for non-renewable production per capita.
Dougherty County ranks 181st out of 3230 counties in the US for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 3.93 megawatt hours generated per person each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,081,927 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
619,826 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
619,111 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
715 MWh
Production per Capita
7.47 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
487,872,783 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,880.39 kg
Albany, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Albany are billed a residential electricity price of 13.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.77% more than the average state price of 13.66 cents and 13.98% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Albany Utilities has an estimated 33,196 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Customers in the city deal with 1.8 power outages a year, with outages lasting about 254.85 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Electricity use in Albany results in the release of 306,756,063.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 12th highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 13th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Albany
Albany residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Albany, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.02 | 107.29 | 339,594 | 37,417,300 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Mitchell Electric | BUNDLED | 15.70 | 178.65 | 289,178 | 45,401,700 |
Zips with electric coverage in Albany, Georgia include: 31705, 31707, 31721, 31701
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Putney CDP, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Putney CDP are billed a residential electricity price of 15.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.84% more than the average state price of 13.66 cents and 5.38% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $160.98. This is 10.07% above the Georgia average bill of $146.25. The city has an average of 1.8 power outages per consumer each year. These outages go on for an average of 254.85 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes an outage.
Electricity use in Putney CDP results in the release of 14,248,923.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 224th highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 13th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Putney CDP
Putney CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Putney CDP, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Mitchell Electric | BUNDLED | 15.70 | 178.65 | 289,178 | 45,401,700 |
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Electricity Production in Dougherty County, Georgia
Power Plants in Dougherty County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dougherty County Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Solar | 271,198 | ||||
Albany Green EnergyExelon Corporation (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 252,265 | 326,059,337.52 | 1,292.53 | ||
Marine Corps Logistics Base SolarGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Solar | 54,466 | ||||
Flint RiverGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 36,836 | ||||
MCLB Landfill Gas to EnergyInst and Envir Div Marine Logistics Base (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Landfill Gas | 5,061 | 1,775,899.42 | 350.9 |
Dougherty County, Georgia Details
Dougherty County has roughly 52.54% of its electricity generated by Solar. Other fuel sources used include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 40.58% and Conventional Hydroelectric at 5.94% of production. Releasing 487,872,783.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county is the 631st worst in the country for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 976th highest in emissions per resident, averaging 5,880.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two rankings. There are 5 power producing plants in Dougherty County, which is the 559th most plants in a county in the United States.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Dougherty County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany Utilities | 33,196 |
| 2 | Georgia Power | 15,557 |
| 3 | Mitchell Electric | 4,640 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Dougherty County, Georgia?
The largest electricity provider in Dougherty County, Georgia by total customer count is Albany Utilities.
How many electric companies offer service in Dougherty County, Georgia?
There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Dougherty County, Georgia.
How many power plants are located in Dougherty County, Georgia?
There are 5 electricity plants in Dougherty County, Georgia
