Effingham County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Effingham County, GA is $162.41
- The average electricity rate in Effingham County, GA is 15.76¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Effingham County, GA
The average residential electric bill in Effingham County, GA is $162.41 per month. Effingham County, GA is the 99th most expensive county in Georgia for electricity.
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Effingham County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Emitting 356,115,813.91 kilograms of CO2 gases, Effingham County has the 805th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3221 counties in the nation.
Effingham County has had a 1.89% decline in the usage of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity generation during the previous 12 months.
The county is the 6th largest generator of electricity in the state out of 159 counties, producing 10,261,991 megawatt hours.
Effingham County residents are accountable for 5,158.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, making it the 1389th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.
At an average residential rate of 15.76 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Effingham County benefit from a 5.83% discount from the US average rate.
Over the course of the last 12 months, Effingham County had a 2.54% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
946,413 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.71 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
10,261,991 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
10,261,991 MWh
Production per Capita
148.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
356,115,814 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,158.03 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Rincon
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Rates and Production Categories
Rincon Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
15.15¢ per kWh
- 3.77% higher than last month
- 10.64% higher than November last year
- 5.9% higher than the Georgia average
- 11.05% lower than the US average
- 562nd in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since November last year
- 13,767th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,056 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,166 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.2¢ per kWh
- 0.81% higher than last month
- 6.23% higher than November last year
- 7.9% higher than the Georgia average
- 7.84% lower than the US average
- 603rd in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since November last year
- 15,068th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 142 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,485 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$114.8 per month
- 0.18% higher than last month
- 1.37% higher than November last year
- 2.76% lower than the Georgia average
- 2.91% lower than the US average
- 318th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 100 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 147 since November last year
- 14,406th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 380 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,095 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$153.24 per month
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 9.3% higher than November last year
- 2.01% higher than the Georgia average
- 7.73% higher than the US average
- 447th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 76 since November last year
- 20,751st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,738 since November last year
Rincon, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Rincon's residential electricity price is 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.18% below the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.17 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 125.23 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 55,489.68 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity use in Rincon results in the release of 46,749,711.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 102nd largest emissions amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. The city also ranks 305th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,384.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Rincon have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rincon
Rincon residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rincon, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 162.24 | 29,615,645.04 | 4,755,537,918 |
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Springfield, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Springfield's residential electricity price is 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.18% below the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.17 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 125.23 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 18,512.07 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity use in Springfield results in the release of 12,676,178.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 234th largest emissions amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. The city also ranks 5th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,384.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Springfield have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springfield
Springfield residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Springfield, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 162.24 | 29,615,645.04 | 4,755,537,918 |
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Bloomingdale, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Bloomingdale's residential electricity price is 14.84 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.35% below the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.17 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 125.23 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 71,892.85 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity use in Bloomingdale results in the release of 12,566,561 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 237th largest emissions amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. The city also ranks 305th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,384.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The inhabitants of Bloomingdale have to use power from outside city limits because they don't have any electricity facilities in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bloomingdale, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoochee Electric | BUNDLED | 13.43 | 153.92 | 328,929.1 | 44,177,119.73 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 162.24 | 29,615,645.04 | 4,755,537,918 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bloomingdale, Georgia include: 31322, 31407, 31302
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Effingham County, Georgia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Effingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
McIntosh Combined Cycle FacilityGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Effingham County | GA | Natural Gas | 7,901,422 | 3 | 2,945,747,619.64 | 3 | 372.81 | 8 | ||
Effingham Energy FacilityOglethorpe Power Corporation (100.00%) | Effingham County | GA | Natural Gas | 2,325,684 | 7 | 880,622,812.16 | 7 | 378.65 | 6 | ||
McIntoshGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Effingham County | GA | Natural Gas | 34,885 | 11 | 35,005,205.29 | 10 | 1,003.45 | 1 |
Effingham County, Georgia Production Fuel Makeup
Electricity use in Effingham County results in the release of 356,115,813.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 805th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3221 counties. This total results in 5,158.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the county ranks 1389th highest in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Around 99.87% of Effingham County's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Effingham County has 3 electricity producing plants, which is 205th most in the US.
Providers In Each City in Effingham County:
- Bloomingdale, Georgia:
- Canoochee Electric: 9.98%
- Georgia Power: 90.02%
- Guyton, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 62.90%
- Planters Electric Membership Corporation: 35.62%
- Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation: 1.49%
- Rincon, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Springfield, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Effingham County, Georgia?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Effingham County, Georgia.
How many power plants are located in Effingham County, Georgia?
Effingham County, Georgia has 3 active power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Effingham County, Georgia?
By total revenue, Georgia Power is the largest electricity provider in Effingham County, Georgia.
What electricity companies offer service in Effingham County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 71,381 |
| 2 | Planters Electric Membership Corporation | 1,050 |
