Newton County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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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 1.03 outages lasting 122.1 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.58 outages at 145.81 minutes each.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Newton County is 12.38 cents. This is roughly 21.22% less than the national average rate of 15.72 cents per kilowatt hour.

Newton County is the 23rd largest county in Georgia.

Newton County residents enjoy an average monthly residential electricity bill of $135.08, which is 18.76% lower than the Georgia average bill of $166.27 and 8.51% lower than the nationwide average bill of $147.64.

Newton County ranks 23rd out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 1,466,478.78 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,466,479 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.18 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    498,336,276 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,478.94 kg

Covington, GA Electricity Overview

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Covington's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.57 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 12.94% lower than Georgia's average rate of 14.44 cents, ranking the city at 18th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation has an estimated 1,696 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $134.92 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.64.

Covington emits 4,478.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 4th highest polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 62,996,348.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 90th 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
18th12.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Covington
38th$134.92Average residential monthly electricity bill for Covington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Covington, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Covington UtilitiesBUNDLED11.03121.93145,47916,041,200
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.17147.0227,527,3264,176,955,201
Snapping Shoals Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED10.61136.551,546,101164,086,900

Zips with electric coverage in Covington, Georgia include: 30016, 30014, 30054

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Oxford, GA Electricity Overview

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Oxford's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 13.54 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 6.22% lower than Georgia's average rate of 14.44 cents, ranking the city at 191st best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. Oxford, Georgia Electric Utility has an estimated 702 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $134.43 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.64.

Oxford emits 4,478.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 4th highest polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 9,056,424.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 293rd 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
191st13.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oxford
36th$134.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oxford Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oxford, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Covington UtilitiesBUNDLED11.03121.93145,47916,041,200
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.17147.0227,527,3264,176,955,201
Oxford, Georgia Electric UtilityBUNDLED14.84134.046,655.98987,595.96
Snapping Shoals Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED10.61136.551,546,101164,086,900

Porterdale, GA Electricity Overview

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Porterdale's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.27 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 14.99% lower than Georgia's average rate of 14.44 cents, ranking the city at 12th best for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in the state. Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation has an estimated 473 residential customers, which is more than any other provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $135.17 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.64.

Porterdale emits 4,478.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 4th highest polluting city out of 675 cities in Georgia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 8,483,120.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 301st 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
12th12.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Porterdale
45th$135.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Porterdale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Porterdale, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Covington UtilitiesBUNDLED11.03121.93145,47916,041,200
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.17147.0227,527,3264,176,955,201
Snapping Shoals Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED10.61136.551,546,101164,086,900

Zips with electric coverage in Porterdale, Georgia include: 30016, 30014, 30070

Newton County, Georgia Details

Newton County, Georgia Net Metering

Newton County has 3 out of 7 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Consumers in Georgia have above average net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 5 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these companies is 2.69%. With a state average energy loss of 3.46%, Newton County is the 2nd best county in Georgia for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Newton County, Georgia?

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.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-08-22