Richmond County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Richmond County, GA is $158.63
- The average electricity rate in Richmond County, GA is 15.36¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Richmond County, GA
The average residential electric bill in Richmond County, GA is $158.63 per month. Richmond County, GA is the 63rd most expensive county in Georgia for electricity.
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Richmond County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Citizens of Richmond County consume enough electricity to release 4,370.35 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the US average of 4,219.12.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Richmond County saw a 4.44% decrease in the last 12 months.
Residents in the county use 30553.54% of the electricity that the county produces.
Richmond County is home to 206,640 residents and its power generation facilities generate 9,271 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 0.04 megawatt hours per capita per year.
As the 1222nd largest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the country, Richmond County generates 9,271 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Richmond County consumers deal with outages that are on average 116.88 minutes per interruption, with about 1.21 outages a year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,832,619 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.71 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
9,271 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
9,271 MWh
Production per Capita
0.04 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
903,089,720 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,370.35 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government
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Rates and Production Categories
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.99¢ per kWh
- 3.29% higher than last month
- 9.85% higher than November last year
- 4.79% higher than the Georgia average
- 11.99% lower than the US average
- 256th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 13,062nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,119 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,809 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.87¢ per kWh
- 0.76% higher than last month
- 5.28% higher than November last year
- 5.59% higher than the Georgia average
- 9.82% lower than the US average
- 274th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since November last year
- 13,987th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 44 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,002 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$117.17 per month
- 3.22% lower than last month
- 3.92% higher than November last year
- 0.75% lower than the Georgia average
- 0.9% lower than the US average
- 440th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 261 since November last year
- 16,086th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 496 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,196 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$153.41 per month
- 0.24% higher than last month
- 8.52% higher than November last year
- 2.13% higher than the Georgia average
- 7.85% higher than the US average
- 460th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 270 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since November last year
- 20,829th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 342 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,726 since November last year
Augusta, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Augusta are billed a residential electricity price of 14.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.13% more than the average state price of 14.42 cents and 11.12% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. The city is ranked 21st in the state in total electricity generated from electrical power plants within its borders, with 9,271 megawatt hours generated. There is 29855.60% more electricity consumed in Augusta than is produced, meaning the city must purchase electricity from neighboring municipalities.
Electricity use in Augusta results in the release of 885,357,978.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 3rd highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 650th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The top fuel source consumed in Augusta is Conventional Hydroelectric. The city generates 100.00% of the total production in the city from this fuel source. Augusta has the highest electricity plants of any city in the state, with 2 total power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Augusta
Augusta residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Augusta, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 162.24 | 55,001 | 29,615,645.04 | 4,755,537,918 |
| Jefferson Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.71 | 150.55 | 462,809.57 | 63,432,451.56 | |
| Planters Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.57 | 166.27 | 228,656.64 | 33,321,513.99 |
Zips with electric coverage in Augusta, Georgia include: 30906, 30907, 30813, 30909, 30815, 30904, 30901, 30905, 30805, 30812, 30912
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Hephzibah, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Hephzibah are billed a residential electricity price of 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.89% more than the average state price of 14.42 cents and 10.46% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. The city generates 152,707 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 12th largest total generation for a city in Georgia. Solar power usage for electricity production in the city has increased by 100,609 megawatt hours each year in the last 12 months, which is a 193.11% increase from the previous year.
Electricity use in Hephzibah results in the release of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 653rd highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 653rd highest in the state for emissions per capita. The top fuel source consumed in Hephzibah is Solar. The city generates 100.00% of the total production in the city from this fuel source. Hephzibah has the 4th highest number of electricity plants of any city in Georgia, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hephzibah
Hephzibah residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hephzibah, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 162.24 | 29,615,645.04 | 4,755,537,918 | |
| Jefferson Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.71 | 150.55 | 462,809.57 | 63,432,451.56 |
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Blythe, GA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens living in Blythe are billed a residential electricity price of 15.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.28% more than the average state price of 14.42 cents and 9.27% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. With a population of 612 citizens, the city is the 465th largest city by population in Georgia. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1.21 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting roughly 116.88 minutes each. The national averages of these two data points are 1.44 outages per year and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Electricity use in Blythe results in the release of 2,683,438.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 455th highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,384.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 5th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blythe
Blythe residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blythe, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 162.24 | 29,615,645.04 | 4,755,537,918 | |
| Jefferson Energy Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.71 | 150.55 | 462,809.57 | 63,432,451.56 |
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Richmond County, Georgia Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Richmond County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sibley MillAugusta Canal Authority (100.00%) | Augusta | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 7,521 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Graniteville Enterprise DivisionEnterprise Mill LLC (100.00%) | Augusta | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,750 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Richmond County, Georgia Production Fuel Makeup
Electricity use in Richmond County results in the release of 903,089,720.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 12th highest in Georgia out of 159 counties. This total also results in a ranking of 1832nd worst in the US for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. The county is home to 2 power producing plants, which is the 355th highest number of power plants within a county out of the United States' 3221 counties. Richmond County's primary fuel type is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Richmond County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 36,086 |
| 2 | Jefferson Energy Cooperative | 2,485 |
| 3 | Planters Electric Membership Corporation | 47 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Richmond County, Georgia?
The largest electricity provider in Richmond County, Georgia by total customer count is Georgia Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Richmond County, Georgia?
There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Richmond County, Georgia.
How many power plants are located in Richmond County, Georgia?
There are 2 electricity plants in Richmond County, Georgia
