Muscogee County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Muscogee County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Residents of Muscogee County are paying, on average, 6.78% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 15.08 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
The largest electricity supplier in Muscogee County by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
Muscogee County emits 4,086.86 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,143.13.
Muscogee County averages 1.15 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 40th highest in Georgia.
With total production of 232,398 megawatt hours, Muscogee County is ranked 1103rd largest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties for total generation.
Muscogee County ranks 12th out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population consuming 2,699,245.71 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,699,246 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.32 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
232,398 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
232,398 MWh
Production per Capita
1.15 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
828,063,555 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,086.86 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Columbus
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Rates and Production Categories
Columbus Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
16.71¢ per kWh
- 11% higher than last month
- 10.54% higher than May last year
- 12.02% higher than the Georgia average
- 1.34% higher than the US average
- 315th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 305 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 333 since May last year
- 19,717th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,375 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,379 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.97¢ per kWh
- 0.9% higher than last month
- 1.59% lower than May last year
- 8.96% higher than the Georgia average
- 7.29% lower than the US average
- 648th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since May last year
- 17,012th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 554 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,281 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$157.48 per month
- 30.88% higher than last month
- 18.07% higher than May last year
- 9.16% higher than the Georgia average
- 26.78% higher than the US average
- 659th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 60 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 26 since May last year
- 28,647th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6,789 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,798 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$158.63 per month
- 1.28% higher than last month
- 1.7% lower than May last year
- 8.03% higher than the Georgia average
- 16.02% higher than the US average
- 593rd in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 39 since May last year
- 25,002nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 373 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 898 since May last year
Columbus, GA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Columbus is about 14.97 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 8.12% above Georgia's average rate of 13.84 cents, ranking the city at 648th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. The city is ranked 8th in Georgia in total electricity generated from power generating plants within its borders, with 232,398 megawatt hours generated. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
Emissions in Columbus average 4,086.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 649th worst polluting city out of 675 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,086.86 kilograms per person and 202,616 people in the city, the city emits 828,063,554.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the 3rd worst rank in the state for total emissions. The city is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 6th most out of any city in Georgia. Columbus' power plants mainly use Conventional Hydroelectric, which makes up 232,398 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus
Columbus residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diverse Power Incorporated | BUNDLED | 17.11 | 206.76 | 445,519.16 | 76,225,802.61 | |
| Flint Energies | BUNDLED | 13.34 | 168.72 | 1,212,724.24 | 161,781,215.63 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 15.02 | 151.6 | 232,398 | 29,153,417.48 | 4,379,419,659 |
Zips with electric coverage in Columbus, Georgia include: 31907, 31909, 31904, 31906, 31903, 31905, 31820, 31808, 31901, 31801, 31829
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Electricity Production in Muscogee County, Georgia
Power Plants in Muscogee County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oliver DamGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Columbus | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 134,373 | ||||
North HighlandsGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Columbus | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 98,025 |
Muscogee County, Georgia Details
Emissions in Muscogee County average 4,086.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 1915th highest polluting county based on emissions per capita. At 4,086.86 kilograms per person and 202,616 residents in the county, the county emits 828,063,554.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has the 1038th highest power generation plants of any county in the United States, with 2 total power plants. In Muscogee County, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel utilized in electricity generation.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Muscogee County, Georgia?
The largest electricity supplier in Muscogee County, Georgia by total revenue is Georgia Power.
What electricity companies offer service in Muscogee County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 21,684 |
| 2 | Flint Energies | 1,209 |
| 3 | Diverse Power Incorporated | 482 |
How many electric companies offer service in Muscogee County, Georgia?
Muscogee County, Georgia is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Muscogee County, Georgia?
There are 2 active electricity plants in Muscogee County, Georgia
