Lamar County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lamar County, Georgia Electricity Overview

Lamar County is home to 18,482 citizens and its power generation plants produce 400,357 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 21.66 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Lamar County is ranked 9th out of 159 counties in Georgia for renewable electricity production per capita, at 21.66 megawatt hours per person a year.

When calculating by total customers, Georgia Power is the largest supplier in Lamar County.

Residents of Lamar County are paying, on average, 9.47% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.72 cents per kilowatt hour.

Lamar County is 324th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 400,357 megawatt hours generated from renewable sources.

Lamar County had a 2.33% rise over the last year in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    243,600 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.18 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    400,357 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    400,357 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    21.66 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    288,670,112 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,618.99 kg

Barnesville, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Barnesville's residential electricity rate is 14.08 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 2.46% below the state's average rate of 14.44 cents. The city generates roughly 63.2 megawatt hours per capita each year from its electrical generating plants, which makes them the 3rd highest producer out of 675 cities in Georgia. The city has an overabundance of 316,859.1 megawatt hours due to the fact that residents are using 379.48% less electricity than the city generates.

Emitting 98,946,280.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Barnesville ranks 54th worst out of 675 cities in Georgia for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 15,618.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant in the city. For electricity production purposes, Barnesville's main fuel source is Wood/Wood Waste Solids, accounting for 399,787.02 megawatt hours, or 99.86% of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Barnesville

Barnesville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
337th14.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Barnesville
174th$141.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for Barnesville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Barnesville, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Barnesville GA UtilitiesBUNDLED13.73115.3726,082.013,580,042.31
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.17147.0227,527,3264,176,955,201
Southern Rivers EnergyBUNDLED13.33162.07281,42637,511,000

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Milner, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Milner's residential electricity rate is 14.25 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 1.27% below the state's average rate of 14.44 cents. Georgia Power sells an estimated 3,068.16 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other electricity provider. Customers in Milner experience 1.03 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 122.1 minutes.

Emitting 2,485,813.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Milner ranks 477th worst out of 675 cities in Georgia for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,478.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 279th worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Milner must source the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Milner

Milner residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
406th14.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Milner
635th$154.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Milner Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Milner, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.17147.0227,527,3264,176,955,201
Southern Rivers EnergyBUNDLED13.33162.07281,42637,511,000

Culloden, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Culloden's residential electricity rate is 14.25 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 1.27% below the state's average rate of 14.44 cents. Georgia Power sells an estimated 1,148.35 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other electricity provider. Customers in Culloden experience 1.03 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 122.1 minutes.

Emitting 1,151,088.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Culloden ranks 576th worst out of 675 cities in Georgia for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,478.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 279th worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Culloden must source the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Culloden

Culloden residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
406th14.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Culloden
635th$154.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Culloden Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Culloden, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.17147.0227,527,3264,176,955,201
Southern Rivers EnergyBUNDLED13.33162.07281,42637,511,000

Electricity Production in Lamar County, Georgia

Power Plants in Lamar County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Piedmont Green PowerPiedmont Green Power LLC (100.00%)
Barnesville GA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 400,357474,429,1441,185.02

Lamar County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 946th worst ranked county in the US, Lamar County releases 288,670,111.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 15,618.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 152nd worst for emissions per capita. The county is home to one power plant. Lamar County's primary fuel source is Wood/Wood Waste Solids, with 99.86% of electricity production using this fuel type.

WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
99.86%
OTHER BIOMASS LIQUIDS
Other Biomass Liquids
0.14%

Lamar County, Georgia Net Metering

Out of the 4 companies in Lamar County, 50.00% of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their customers. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 3 suppliers is 3.70%. The national average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Lamar County a rank of 80th best in the state out of 159 counties.

Providers In Each City in Lamar County:

  • Aldora, Georgia:
    • Southern Rivers Energy: 48.91%
    • Georgia Power: 48.91%
    • City of Barnesville GA Utilities: 2.18%
  • Barnesville, Georgia:
    • City of Barnesville GA Utilities: 32.53%
    • Southern Rivers Energy: 33.74%
    • Georgia Power: 33.74%
  • Culloden, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 50.00%
    • Southern Rivers Energy: 50.00%
  • Milner, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 50.00%
    • Southern Rivers Energy: 50.00%

* 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 Lamar County, Georgia?

By total megawatt hours sold, Georgia Power is the largest electricity supplier in Lamar County, Georgia.

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

Lamar County, Georgia has 4 electricity companies operating in the area.

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

Lamar County, Georgia is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Lamar County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power8,706
2Southern Rivers Energy4,269
3City of Barnesville GA Utilities2,883
4Central Georgia EMC585

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-09-29