Muscogee County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Muscogee County, Georgia Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 14.11 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Muscogee County enjoy a 11.85% discount from the US average rate.
Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has fallen by 20.43% in the past 12 months in Muscogee County.
Muscogee County generates 0.01 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar energy sources, giving the county a ranking of 63rd in Georgia out of 159 counties.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 100.00%, or 275,321 megawatt hours, of Muscogee County's total energy generation, giving the county a ranking of 663rd in the United States for total megawatt hours from sustainable sources.
With a state average residential electricity bill of $146.25, Muscogee County residents, on average, pay about 7.04% more than other citizens in the state.
Muscogee County is the 1907th worst polluting county in the US based on emissions per person.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,642,236 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
275,321 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
275,321 MWh
Production per Capita
1.36 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
819,723,687 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,045.7 kg
Columbus, GA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Columbus is about 14.11 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 3.26% above Georgia's average rate of 13.66 cents, ranking the city at 354th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. The city is 3rd out of 675 cities in the state for total hydroelectric production. They produce 272,571 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities. The city is ranked 10th in Georgia in total electricity produced from power plants within its borders, with 275,321 megawatt hours generated.
Emissions in Columbus average 4,045.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, making them the 647th worst polluting city out of 675 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,045.7 kilograms per person and 202,616 people in the city, the city emits 819,723,686.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. This is the 3rd worst rank in the state for total emissions. The city is home to 3 electricity generation plants, which is the 4th most out of any city in Georgia. Columbus' power plants mainly use Conventional Hydroelectric, which makes up 272,571 megawatt hours (or 99.00%) 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.
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 | 17.02 | 206.11 | 446,648 | 75,999,400 | |
| Flint Energies | BUNDLED | 13.27 | 168.19 | 1,215,797 | 161,300,700 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 272,571 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 |
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 | 148,468 | ||||
North HighlandsGeorgia Power (100.00%) | Columbus | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 124,103 | ||||
Muscogee Public WorksWestbound Solar LLC (100.00%) | Columbus | GA | Solar | 2,750 |
Muscogee County, Georgia Details
Emissions in Muscogee County average 4,045.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 1907th highest polluting county based on emissions per capita. At 4,045.7 kilograms per person and 202,616 residents in the county, the county emits 819,723,686.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has the 846th highest power generation plants of any county in the United States, with 3 total power plants. In Muscogee County, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 99.00% 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 | 10,384 |
| 2 | Flint Energies | 7,173 |
| 3 | Diverse Power Incorporated | 359 |
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 3 active electricity plants in Muscogee County, Georgia
