Lee County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lee County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Lee County produces 314,321 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable fuel sources. This ranks Lee County 22nd in Georgia out of 159 counties for total renewable electricity production.
The largest electricity provider in Lee County by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
Lee County consumes 35.03% more megawatt hours than it produces.
At $156.61, the average monthly residential electric bill in Lee County is 13.47% above the nationwide average bill.
Residents of Lee County experience an average of 1 electrical outages a year, with an average of 133.1 minutes per outage.
Lee County is ranked as the 1415th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US with over 400,000 megawatt hours being used by customers living there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
424,433 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
314,321 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
314,321 MWh
Production per Capita
9.66 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
38,134,521 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,171.68 kg
Leesburg, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Leesburg's inhabitants spend 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 2.44% above the state's average rate of 13.66 cents, which ranks the city 305th out of 675 cities in Georgia for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 1 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 133.1 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
In Leesburg, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 15,387,030.81 kilograms, which is 217th largest amount in the state out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 13th highest in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leesburg
Leesburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Leesburg, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.40 | 169.99 | 227,101 | 30,436,900 |
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Smithville, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Smithville's inhabitants spend 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 2.44% above the state's average rate of 13.66 cents, which ranks the city 305th out of 675 cities in Georgia for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 1 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 133.1 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
In Smithville, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 1,481,346.08 kilograms, which is 547th largest amount in the state out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 13th highest in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Smithville
Smithville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Smithville, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.40 | 169.99 | 227,101 | 30,436,900 |
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Electricity Production in Lee County, Georgia
Power Plants in Lee County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SR DeSoto I, LLCSR DeSoto I (100.00%) | Lee County | GA | Solar | 296,665 | ||||
SR DeSoto IISR DeSoto II, LLC (100.00%) | Lee County | GA | Solar | 9,656 | ||||
SR DeSoto IIISR DeSoto III, LLC (100.00%) | Lee County | GA | Solar | 8,000 |
Lee County, Georgia Details
There are 3 electricity plants in Lee County, which is the 846th most power plants in a county in the United States. Emissions in the county average 1,171.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 2730th highest polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. A total of 38,134,520.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. This is enough to rank 2372nd worst in the country for total pollution from electricity consumption. In Lee County, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel types utilized for electricity generation.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lee County, Georgia?
By total revenue, Georgia Power is the largest electricity company in Lee County, Georgia.
How many electric companies offer service in Lee County, Georgia?
There are 2 electricity companies operating in Lee County, Georgia.
How many power plants are in Lee County, Georgia?
There are 3 electricity plants in Lee County, Georgia
Which electricity companies offer service in Lee County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 16,866 |
| 2 | Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | 3,406 |
