Newton County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Newton County, GA is $158.96
- The average electricity rate in Newton County, GA is 13.41¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Newton County, GA
The average residential electric bill in Newton County, GA is $158.96 per month. Newton County, GA is the 78th most expensive county in Georgia for electricity.
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Newton County, Georgia Electricity Overview
The electricity consumed by citizens of Newton County is produced in other counties as the county has no power generation plants.
Consumers in Newton County experience an average of 1.23 outages lasting 114.94 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Newton County is 13.41 cents. This is roughly 19.35% less than the national average rate of 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.
Newton County is the 23rd largest county in Georgia.
Newton County residents are faced with an average residential electricity bill of $158.96, which is 2.22% higher than the Georgia average bill of $155.5 and 8.47% higher than the nationwide average bill of $146.54.
Newton County ranks 23rd out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 1,606,596.44 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,606,596 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.66 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
511,156,201 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,345.79 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Covington
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Covington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.83¢ per kWh
- 1.76% higher than last month
- 7.83% higher than November last year
- 3.69% higher than the Georgia average
- 12.91% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 57 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 346 since November last year
- 12,654th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,404 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 845 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.23¢ per kWh
- 0.64% higher than last month
- 3.21% higher than November last year
- 1.03% higher than the Georgia average
- 13.71% lower than the US average
- 183rd in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 12,045th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 76 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 307 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$126.24 per month
- 11.71% lower than last month
- 11.92% higher than November last year
- 6.93% higher than the Georgia average
- 6.77% higher than the US average
- 571st in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 390 since November last year
- 19,870th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,253 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,975 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$156.09 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 7.09% higher than November last year
- 3.91% higher than the Georgia average
- 9.74% higher than the US average
- 539th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 21,759th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 535 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,275 since November last year
Covington, GA Electricity Overview
Covington's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.96% lower than Georgia's average rate of 14.37 cents, ranking the city at 183rd best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. City of Covington Utilities has an estimated 3,485 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $156.09 per month, while the Georgia average is $155.5. Consumers in Covington pay 0.38% more compared to other citizens in Georgia.
Covington emits 4,345.79 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 61st highest polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 61,123,540.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 91st highest for total pollution in Georgia. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Covington
Covington residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Covington, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Covington Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.30 | 153.07 | 155,385.91 | 22,226,899.49 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 15.83 | 159.94 | 29,531,064.96 | 4,675,701,820 | |
| Oxford, Georgia Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.30 | 129.42 | 7,299.24 | 970,798.52 | |
| Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 159 | 1,588,973.09 | 199,926,779.39 |
Zips with electric coverage in Covington, Georgia include: 30016, 30014, 30054
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Oxford, GA Electricity Overview
Oxford's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.24 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 7.88% lower than Georgia's average rate of 14.37 cents, ranking the city at 92nd best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. Oxford, Georgia Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in Oxford experience 1.11 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 115 minutes.
Oxford emits 4,345.79 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 61st highest polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 8,787,188 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 286th highest for total pollution in Georgia. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oxford
Oxford residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oxford, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Covington Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.30 | 153.07 | 155,385.91 | 22,226,899.49 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 15.83 | 159.94 | 29,531,064.96 | 4,675,701,820 | |
| Oxford, Georgia Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.30 | 129.42 | 7,299.24 | 970,798.52 | |
| Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 159 | 1,588,973.09 | 199,926,779.39 |
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Porterdale, GA Electricity Overview
Porterdale's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.53 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 5.86% lower than Georgia's average rate of 14.37 cents, ranking the city at 115th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. Georgia Power has an estimated 323 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $158.39 per month, while the Georgia average is $155.5. Consumers in Porterdale pay 1.86% more compared to other citizens in Georgia.
Porterdale emits 4,345.79 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 61st highest polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 8,230,926.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 294th highest for total pollution in Georgia. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Porterdale
Porterdale residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Porterdale, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Covington Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.30 | 153.07 | 155,385.91 | 22,226,899.49 | |
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 15.83 | 159.94 | 29,531,064.96 | 4,675,701,820 | |
| Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 12.58 | 159 | 1,588,973.09 | 199,926,779.39 |
Zips with electric coverage in Porterdale, Georgia include: 30016, 30014, 30070
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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Newton County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation | 43,381 |
| 2 | City of Covington Utilities | 12,877 |
| 3 | Georgia Power | 7,050 |
| 4 | Walton EMC | 917 |
| 5 | Central Georgia EMC | 758 |
| 6 | Oxford, Georgia Electric Utility | 715 |
| 7 | Mansfield, Georgia Electric Utility | 308 |
How many electric companies offer service in Newton County, Georgia?
There are 7 electricity companies offering service in Newton County, Georgia.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Newton County, Georgia?
The largest electricity provider in Newton County, Georgia by total customer count is Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation.
