Pickens County, GA: Electric Rates From 2 Providers

Pickens County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Pickens County, Georgia Electricity Overview

With a population of 32,814 citizens, Pickens County is the 56th most populated county in the state and the 1411th largest in the US.

Citizens of Pickens County use enough electricity to emit 4,485.15 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, compared to the statewide average of 4,482.99.

Pickens County ranks 56th out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its residents using 437,147.36 megawatt hours.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Pickens County is Georgia Power.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Pickens County had a 0.60% drop over the most recent 12 months.

Pickens County's average residential electricity rate is 12.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.20% below the national average rate of 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    437,147 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.32 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    147,175,563 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,485.15 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Jasper

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Jasper Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024

15.29¢ per kWh

  • 9.17% higher than last month
  • 9.31% higher than May last year
  • 2.51% higher than the Georgia average
  • 7.25% lower than the US average
  • 178th in the state out of 675 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 76 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 60 since May last year
  • 16,595th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,236 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,918 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.84¢ per kWh

  • 0.79% higher than last month
  • 1.46% lower than May last year
  • 0.74% higher than the Georgia average
  • 14.29% lower than the US average
  • 131st in the state out of 675 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since May last year
  • 11,497th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 596 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,498 since May last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024

$145.55 per month

  • 29.23% higher than last month
  • 17.16% higher than May last year
  • 0.9% higher than the Georgia average
  • 17.18% higher than the US average
  • 155th in the state out of 675 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 335 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 48 since May last year
  • 25,545th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,305 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,595 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$148.62 per month

  • 1.21% higher than last month
  • 1.17% lower than May last year
  • 1.22% higher than the Georgia average
  • 8.7% higher than the US average
  • 494th in the state out of 675 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 385 since May last year
  • 20,444th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 316 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 537 since May last year

Jasper, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Jasper's citizens spend 13.84 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Georgia and nationwide average rates of 13.84 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 2.04 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 228.54 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Georgia Power sells an estimated 29,976.62 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Electricity companies servicing Jasper must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 18,182,779.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 623rd highest in Georgia for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jasper

Jasper residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.085/kWh$251.77/mo.$85.55/mo.
131st13.84¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jasper
494th$148.62Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jasper Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jasper, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Amicalola EMCBUNDLED12.39151.57729,641.0490,437,095.32
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.79146.6128,603,154.84,229,306,775

Nelson, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Nelson's citizens spend 12.87 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Georgia and nationwide average rates of 13.84 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 2.04 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 228.54 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Nelson is the 395th largest city in the state, with a population of 965.

Electricity companies servicing Nelson must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 4,328,165.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 238th highest in Georgia for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nelson

Nelson residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.089/kWh$234.82/mo.$93.20/mo.
53rd12.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nelson
528th$150.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nelson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nelson, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Amicalola EMCBUNDLED12.39151.57729,641.0490,437,095.32
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.79146.6128,603,154.84,229,306,775

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Talking Rock, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Talking Rock's citizens spend 13.13 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Georgia and nationwide average rates of 13.84 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 2.04 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 228.54 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Talking Rock is the 638th largest city in the state, with a population of 101.

Electricity companies servicing Talking Rock must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 452,999.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 8th highest in Georgia for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Talking Rock

Talking Rock residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.088/kWh$239.37/mo.$91.40/mo.
77th13.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Talking Rock
521st$150.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Talking Rock Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Talking Rock, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Amicalola EMCBUNDLED12.39151.57729,641.0490,437,095.32
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.79146.6128,603,154.84,229,306,775

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Pickens County, Georgia Details

Pickens County, Georgia Net Metering

Of the 2 electric providers in Pickens County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Regulations put in place at the state level are decent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Pickens County is about 4.91% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average is 2.87%, meaning Pickens County ranks 1743rd best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Pickens County, Georgia

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Pickens County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Amicalola EMC9,491
2Georgia Power7,725

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Pickens County, Georgia?

The largest electricity provider in Pickens County, Georgia by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.

How many electric companies offer service in Pickens County, Georgia?

There are 2 electricity providers operating in Pickens County, Georgia.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-08-26