Jefferson County, GA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Jefferson County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Jefferson County, Georgia Electricity Overview

The usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has dropped by 4.55% in Jefferson County within the last 12 months.

With a population of 15,708 citizens, Jefferson County is the 106th most populated county in the state.

Residents of Jefferson County are paying, on average, 13.44% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average, at 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Renewable electricity sources account for 100.00%, or 1,783 megawatt hours, of Jefferson County's total energy generation.

The largest electricity provider in Jefferson County by total customers is Georgia Power.

Jefferson County is 935th out of 3230 counties in the United States for megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    202,970 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.92 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,783 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,783 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.11 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    69,524,828 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,426.08 kg

Louisville, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Louisville's residential electricity rate is 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.52% more than the average state price of 13.73 cents and 10.37% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Consumers in Louisville are faced with 1 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes.

Electricity use in Louisville creates 11,364,197 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 260th highest amount of any city in Georgia. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,465.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Louisville as the 323rd highest polluting city in Georgia. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 32,885.07 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Louisville

Louisville 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.
410th14.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Louisville
271st$141.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Louisville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Louisville, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.42140.2427,835,366.054,012,855,036
Jefferson Energy CooperativeBUNDLED12.62141.92459,67858,000,000

Wrens, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Wrens' residential electricity rate is 14.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.50% more than the average state price of 13.73 cents and 8.68% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Consumers in Wrens are faced with 1 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes.

Electricity use in Wrens creates 10,247,871.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 272nd highest amount of any city in Georgia. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,465.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Wrens as the 14th highest polluting city in Georgia. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 29,654.71 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wrens

Wrens 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.
478th14.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wrens
135th$140.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wrens Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wrens, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.42140.2427,835,366.054,012,855,036

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Wadley, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Wadley's residential electricity rate is 14.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.50% more than the average state price of 13.73 cents and 8.68% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Consumers in Wadley are faced with 1 electrical outages a year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes.

Electricity use in Wadley creates 9,109,218.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 290th highest amount of any city in Georgia. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 4,465.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Wadley as the 323rd highest polluting city in Georgia. The city has no power production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 26,359.74 megawatt hours the citizens consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wadley

Wadley 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.
478th14.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wadley
135th$140.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wadley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wadley, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.42140.2427,835,366.054,012,855,036

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Electricity Production in Jefferson County, Georgia

Power Plants in Jefferson County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Georgia Power at Wadley GAConstellation Solar (100.00%)
Jefferson County GA Solar 1,783

Jefferson County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Around 69,524,827.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted each year in Jefferson County from electricity use. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,426.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 110th highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. Over 100.00% of electricity in Jefferson County comes from production using Solar. Jefferson County has one electricity generation plant.

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Jefferson County, Georgia Net Metering

Approximately 50.00% of the electric providers in Jefferson County offer net metering to their customers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Georgia has above average laws and regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Jefferson County averages out to about 3.78% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 3.69%, resulting in a rank of 782nd best in the United States and a state rank of 44th best out of 3230 and 159 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Jefferson County, Georgia

Providers In Each City in Jefferson County:

  • Avera, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 65.47%
    • Jefferson Energy Cooperative: 34.53%
  • Bartow, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 100.00%
  • Louisville, Georgia:
    • Jefferson Energy Cooperative: 13.49%
    • Georgia Power: 86.51%
  • Stapleton, Georgia:
    • Jefferson Energy Cooperative: 46.04%
    • Georgia Power: 53.96%
  • Wadley, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 100.00%
  • Wrens, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Jefferson County, Georgia?

The largest electricity company in Jefferson County, Georgia by total customer count is Georgia Power.

How many power plants are located within Jefferson County, Georgia?

There is one electricity plant located in Jefferson County, Georgia

What electricity companies offer service in Jefferson County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power24,972
2Jefferson Energy Cooperative10,343

How many electric companies offer service in Jefferson County, Georgia?

Jefferson County, Georgia is home to 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-12