Dougherty County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dougherty County, Georgia Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Dougherty County is Albany Utilities.
Almost 5.83% of Dougherty County's electricity comes from hydroelectric power facilities, making them 342nd county out of 3221 counties in the country for total hydroelectric generation.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Dougherty County has declined by 45.54% during the last 12 months.
Residents in the county experience an average of 2.19 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting on average 339.1 minutes.
With 85,790 residents living within the county and 728,408 megawatt hours produced a year, Dougherty County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 8.49 megawatt hours. The city is 32 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
Dougherty County ranks 29th out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 1,136,241.2 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,136,241 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.24 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
728,408 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
727,194 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,214 MWh
Production per Capita
8.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
549,807,438 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,408.76 kg
Albany, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Albany are billed a residential electricity price of 13.53 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.87% more than the average state price of 13.41 cents and 6.47% below the nationwide average of 14.46 cents. Albany Utilities has an estimated 37,083 residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Customers in the city deal with 2.19 power outages a year, with outages lasting about 339.1 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.21 outages at 122.99 minutes each.
Electricity use in Albany results in the release of 336,109,697.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 12th highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,825.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 108th 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 | 11.61 | 105.16 | 342,013 | 39,715,000 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.55 | 149.79 | 28,827,268 | 4,194,938,064 | |
| Mitchell Electric | BUNDLED | 14.41 | 165.85 | 289,601 | 41,737,100 |
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 14.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.00% more than the average state price of 13.41 cents and 0.15% above the nationwide average of 14.46. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $157.82. This is 5.89% above the Georgia average bill of $149.04. The city has an average of 2.19 power outages per consumer each year. These outages go on for an average of 339.1 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.21 outages per customer and 122.99 minutes an outage.
Electricity use in Putney CDP results in the release of 13,845,516.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 240th highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,825.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 108th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Putney CDP
Putney CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Putney CDP, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.55 | 149.79 | 28,827,268 | 4,194,938,064 | |
| Mitchell Electric | BUNDLED | 14.41 | 165.85 | 289,601 | 41,737,100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albany Green EnergyExelon Corporation (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 343,716 | 401,204,519.52 | 1,167.26 | ||
Dougherty County Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Solar | 287,380 | ||||
Marine Corps Logistics Base SolarGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Solar | 54,865 | ||||
Flint RiverGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Dougherty County | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 42,447 |
Dougherty County, Georgia Details
Dougherty County has roughly 47.02% of its electricity generated by Wood/Wood Waste Solids. Other fuel sources used include Solar at 46.99% and Conventional Hydroelectric at 5.83% of production. Releasing 549,807,438.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county is the 585th worst in the country for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 977th highest in emissions per resident, averaging 6,408.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two rankings. There are 4 power producing plants in Dougherty County, which is the 568th 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 | 37,083 |
| 2 | Georgia Power | 15,211 |
| 3 | Mitchell Electric | 4,581 |
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 4 electricity plants in Dougherty County, Georgia
