Laurens County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Laurens County, Georgia Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Laurens County enjoy a 10.12% discount from the nationwide average.
Solar power usage in Laurens County has gone up by 10.11% year over year, with 6,883 megawatt hours being generated from solar energy over the last 12 months.
Laurens County had a 0.78% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the last year.
Laurens County continues to make strides with the lowering of non-renewable fuel type use for electricity production purposes. The county has seen a 39.98% curtailment in the use of these fuel sources in their electricity generation facilities throughout the last year.
Consumers in Laurens County experience an average of 1 outages lasting 133.1 minutes per year, compared to the national averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes per outage.
Laurens County generates 51,688.18 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 603rd out of 3230 counties in the nation for natural gas production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
641,624 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
202,750 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
151,062 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
51,688 MWh
Production per Capita
4.12 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
228,380,923 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,641.7 kg
Dublin, GA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.34 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Dublin, which is 4.92% higher than the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. This makes the city 411th out of 675 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 23,429.66 megawatt hours each year, Georgia Power is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 1 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 133.1 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Approximately 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 145th worst polluter in the state out of 675 cities. With total emissions of 72,563,376.6 kilograms, the city ranks 76th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 209,523.47 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dublin
Dublin residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dublin, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamaha Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 149.75 | 244,092 | 34,611,000 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Little Ocmulgee Electric | BUNDLED | 14.66 | 137.52 | 126,104.85 | 18,492,125.44 | |
| Oconee Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.12 | 160.59 | 144,165 | 20,352,200 | |
| Washington EMC | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 151.45 | 187,259 | 27,226,000 |
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East Dublin, GA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.30 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of East Dublin, which is 4.64% higher than the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. This makes the city 386th out of 675 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 6,441.43 megawatt hours each year, Georgia Power is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 1 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 133.1 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Approximately 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 13th worst polluter in the state out of 675 cities. With total emissions of 13,445,022.23 kilograms, the city ranks 236th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 38,821.89 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Dublin
East Dublin residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in East Dublin, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamaha Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 149.75 | 244,092 | 34,611,000 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Oconee Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.12 | 160.59 | 144,165 | 20,352,200 | |
| Washington EMC | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 151.45 | 187,259 | 27,226,000 |
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Dexter, GA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.36 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Dexter, which is 5.05% higher than the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. This makes the city 414th out of 675 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 1,145.09 megawatt hours each year, Georgia Power is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 1 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 133.1 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes per outage.
Approximately 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 145th worst polluter in the state out of 675 cities. With total emissions of 4,683,402.1 kilograms, the city ranks 379th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 13,523.11 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dexter
Dexter residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dexter, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Oconee Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.12 | 160.59 | 144,165 | 20,352,200 |
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Electricity Production in Laurens County, Georgia
Power Plants in Laurens County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WestRock Southeast, LLC.WestRock Southeast, LLC (100.00%) | Laurens County | GA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 195,867.1 | 76,387,563.05 | 390 | ||
Dublin Solar IAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Laurens County | GA | Solar | 6,883 |
Laurens County, Georgia Details
Approximately 4,641.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 25th highest polluter in the state out of 159 counties. Total emissions in the county are 228,380,922.74 kilograms, which is the 46th worst total amount of pollution for all counties in Georgia. Electricity generating facilities in the county mainly use Wood/Wood Waste Solids, which accounts for 35.76% (or 72,509.88 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the county. Tire-derived Fuels and Natural Gas are also important fuel sources in the county, with 63,513.72 (31.33%) and 51,688.18 (25.49%) megawatt hours produced from each, respectively. Laurens County has 2 power generation plants, which is 32nd most in Georgia.
Providers In Each City in Laurens County:
- Adrian, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Cadwell, Georgia:
- Oconee Electric Membership Corporation: 45.97%
- Georgia Power: 45.97%
- Little Ocmulgee Electric: 8.07%
- Dexter, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 50.00%
- Oconee Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Dublin, Georgia:
- Altamaha Electric Member Corporation: 18.61%
- Oconee Electric Membership Corporation: 38.24%
- Little Ocmulgee Electric: 4.26%
- Washington EMC: 0.65%
- Georgia Power: 38.24%
- Dudley, Georgia:
- Oconee Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Georgia Power: 50.00%
- East Dublin, Georgia:
- Washington EMC: 1.01%
- Altamaha Electric Member Corporation: 33.00%
- Georgia Power: 33.00%
- Oconee Electric Membership Corporation: 33.00%
- Montrose, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 50.00%
- Oconee Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Rentz, Georgia:
- Little Ocmulgee Electric: 12.19%
- Georgia Power: 43.90%
- Oconee Electric Membership Corporation: 43.90%
* 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 Laurens County, Georgia?
The largest electricity supplier in Laurens County, Georgia by total customer count is Georgia Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Laurens County, Georgia?
There are 6 electricity providers offering service in Laurens County, Georgia.
How many power plants are in Laurens County, Georgia?
Laurens County, Georgia is home to 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Laurens County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 38,437 |
| 2 | Oconee Electric Membership Corporation | 3,728 |
| 3 | Little Ocmulgee Electric | 3,547 |
| 4 | Altamaha Electric Member Corporation | 3,060 |
| 5 | Washington EMC | 853 |
| 6 | Ocmulgee EMC | 293 |
