Lamar County, GA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Lamar County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

High Power Bills?

Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar

Lamar County, Georgia Electricity Overview

Lamar County generates 20.96 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 701st highest county out of 3230 counties in the United States for production per capita.

The largest electricity company in Lamar County by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.

While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Lamar County's average rate is 9.20% lower than at 14.54 cents per kilowatt hour.

Lamar County is the 1965th largest county in the nation, with 18,482 residents calling the county home.

Over the course of the past 12 months, Lamar County has had a 2.84% drop in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production.

Lamar County has the 31st highest electricity generation in Georgia out of 159 counties, generating 387,453 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    241,017 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.04 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    387,453 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    387,453 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    20.96 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    281,247,099 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    15,217.35 kg

Barnesville, GA Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

On average, Barnesville's residential electricity rate is 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 2.73% above the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. The city generates roughly 61.16 megawatt hours per capita each year from its electrical generating plants, which makes them the 4th highest producer out of 675 cities in Georgia. The city has an overabundance of 304,840.74 megawatt hours due to the fact that residents are using 369.00% less electricity than the city generates.

Emitting 96,401,924.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Barnesville ranks 55th worst out of 675 cities in Georgia for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 15,217.35 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 387,121.39 megawatt hours, or 99.91% 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 February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
343rd14.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Barnesville
665th$169.53Average 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 UtilitiesBUNDLED12.70179.143,191.455,484,826.52
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Southern Rivers EnergyBUNDLED14.77186.52298,54244,102,000

Milner, GA Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

On average, Milner's residential electricity rate is 14.68 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 7.45% above the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. Milner is the 480th largest city in the state, with a population of 555. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Milner average is 19.49% more at $164.91 per month.

Emitting 2,506,545.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Milner ranks 474th worst out of 675 cities in Georgia for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 145th 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 February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
622nd14.68¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Milner
654th$164.91Average 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 PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Southern Rivers EnergyBUNDLED14.77186.52298,54244,102,000

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

Culloden, GA Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

On average, Culloden's residential electricity rate is 14.68 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 7.45% above the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. Culloden is the 579th largest city in the state, with a population of 257. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Culloden average is 19.49% more at $164.91 per month.

Emitting 1,160,688.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Culloden ranks 573rd worst out of 675 cities in Georgia for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 145th 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 February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
622nd14.68¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Culloden
654th$164.91Average 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 PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Southern Rivers EnergyBUNDLED14.77186.52298,54244,102,000

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

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 387,453452,126,7871,166.92

Lamar County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 948th worst ranked county in the US, Lamar County releases 281,247,099.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use each year. Averaging 15,217.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 144th 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 99.91% 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
99.91%
OTHER BIOMASS LIQUIDS
Other Biomass Liquids
0.09%

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 3.68%. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Lamar County a rank of 40th best in the state out of 159 counties.

Providers In Each City in Lamar County:

  • Aldora, Georgia:
    • City of Barnesville GA Utilities: 2.18%
    • Georgia Power: 48.91%
    • Southern Rivers Energy: 48.91%
  • 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:
    • Southern Rivers Energy: 50.00%
    • Georgia Power: 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 Power8,786
2Southern Rivers Energy4,365
3City of Barnesville GA Utilities2,845
4Central Georgia EMC600

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29