Effingham County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Effingham County, Georgia Electricity Overview

Residents in Effingham County are faced with an average of 1.03 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting on average 122.82 minutes.

The usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has dropped by 1.56% in the county within the past 12 months.

Effingham County has a population of 63,448 residents.

Effingham County consumes approximately 7.36% of the electricity that their power generating plants produce, this means they either export or store the remaining amount.

With 63,448 residents within its borders and 11,368,075 megawatt hours produced per year, Effingham County has a per capita production rate of 179.17 megawatt hours. This is the 7 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

As the 24th largest generator of solar power in Georgia, Effingham County generates a total of 38,020 megawatt hours from solar.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    836,271 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.18 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    11,368,075 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    38,020 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    11,330,055 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    179.17 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    316,909,538 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,994.79 kg

Rincon, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Rincon's residential electricity price is 15.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.11% below the average nationwide price of 15.34 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.03 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 122.1 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.58 outages each year and 145.81 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 14,206.31 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity use in Rincon results in the release of 49,197,689.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 102nd largest emissions amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. The city also ranks 216th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,614.3 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
541st15.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rincon
457th$155.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rincon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rincon, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.32155.2528,581,1354,379,926,438

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Springfield, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Springfield's residential electricity price is 15.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.11% below the average nationwide price of 15.34 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.03 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 122.1 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.58 outages each year and 145.81 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 4,739.41 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity use in Springfield results in the release of 13,339,947.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 240th largest emissions amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. The city also ranks 216th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,614.3 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
541st15.32¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Springfield
457th$155.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Springfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Springfield, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.32155.2528,581,1354,379,926,438

Bloomingdale, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Bloomingdale's residential electricity price is 14.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.67% below the average nationwide price of 15.34 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.03 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 122.1 minutes per outage. The national averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.58 outages each year and 145.81 minutes a outage. Selling an estimated 20,445.53 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city.

Electricity use in Bloomingdale results in the release of 13,224,589.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 243rd largest emissions amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. The city also ranks 216th highest in the state in pollution per resident, averaging 4,614.3 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
487th14.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bloomingdale
377th$152.5Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bloomingdale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bloomingdale, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Canoochee ElectricBUNDLED12.30140.02299,92036,890,800
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.32155.2528,581,1354,379,926,438

Zips with electric coverage in Bloomingdale, Georgia include: 31322, 31407, 31302

Electricity Production in Effingham County, Georgia

Power Plants in Effingham County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
McIntosh Combined Cycle FacilityGeorgia Power (100.00%)
Effingham County GA Natural Gas 8,598,2473,197,110,667.8371.83
Effingham County GA Natural Gas 2,498,654942,062,577.96377.03
Savannah River MillGeorgia-Pacific Consr Prods LP-Savannah (100.00%)
Effingham County GA Petroleum Coke 148,47790,157,872.46607.22
Effingham County GA Distillate Fuel Oil 84,67778,665,788.23929.01
Effingham County GA Solar 30,566
Guyton Community SolarGeorgia Power (100.00%)
Effingham County GA Solar 7,454

Effingham County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Effingham County's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 11,151,504.96 megawatt hours (or 98.09%) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Totaling Natural Gas with Petroleum Coke (0.86%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.43%), these three fuel types account for 11,298,343.27 megawatt hours (or 99.39%) electricity production in the county. The county is the 37th highest ranked county in Georgia out of 159 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the county emitting 316,909,538.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,994.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 20th ranked county in the state and 1434th nationally for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Effingham County has 6 power generation plants, which is 433rd highest in the United States.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
98.09%
PETROLEUM COKE
Petroleum Coke
0.86%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.43%
SOLAR
Solar
0.33%
COAL
Coal
0.28%

Effingham County, Georgia Net Metering

Effingham County has 2 out of 4 providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

There are 4 providers in Effingham County that report energy loss. Combined, these 4 providers average a yearly energy loss of 4.11% of electricity generated. The national average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Effingham County a rank of 127th best in the state out of 159 counties.

Providers In Each City in Effingham County:

  • Bloomingdale, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 81.97%
    • Canoochee Electric: 18.03%
  • Guyton, Georgia:
    • Electric Membership Corporation: 8.72%
    • Georgia Power: 47.03%
    • Planters Electric Membership Corporation: 44.24%
  • 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 4 electricity providers offering service in Effingham County, Georgia.

How many power plants are located in Effingham County, Georgia?

Effingham County, Georgia has 6 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power22,305
2Planters Electric Membership Corporation1,318
3Canoochee Electric211
4Electric Membership Corporation204

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-10-18