Richmond County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Richmond County, Georgia Electricity Overview

Citizens of Richmond County consume enough electricity to release 4,462.16 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the US average of 2,545.56.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Richmond County saw a 5.98% decrease in the last 12 months.

Residents in the county use 26678.73% of the electricity that the county produces.

Richmond County is home to 205,772 residents and its power generation facilities generate 10,166 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a generation per capita average of 0.05 megawatt hours per capita per year.

As the 1123rd largest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the country, Richmond County generates 10,166 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.

Richmond County consumers deal with outages that are on average 122.1 minutes per interruption, with about 1.03 outages a year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,712,159 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.18 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    10,166 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    10,166 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.05 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    918,186,689 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,462.16 kg

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens living in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government are billed a residential electricity price of 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.59% less than the average state price of 14.44 cents and 9.62% below the nationwide average of 15.72 cents. With annual generation of 10,166 megawatt hours, Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government is the 10th highest producer of electricity in the state. With 100.00% of its electricity production coming from sustainable fuels, the city ranks 1st out of 675 cities in Georgia for total electricity production from renewable sources.

Electricity use in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government results in the release of 897,995,608.69 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 660th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The top fuel source consumed in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government is Conventional Hydroelectric. The city generates 100.00% of the total production in the city from this fuel source. Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government has the highest electricity plants of any city in the state, with 2 total power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
388th14.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government
198th$143.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.17147.0256,40327,527,3264,176,955,201
Jefferson Energy CooperativeBUNDLED12.46135.97436,44454,385,000

Zips with electric coverage in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government, Georgia include: 30906, 30907, 30813, 30909, 30815, 30904, 30901, 30905, 30805, 30812, 30912

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Hephzibah, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens living in Hephzibah are billed a residential electricity price of 14.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.71% more than the average state price of 14.44 cents and 7.51% below the nationwide average of 15.72 cents. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $144.43. This is 13.13% below the Georgia average bill of $166.27. The city has an average of 1.03 power outages per consumer each year. These outages go on for an average of 122.1 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.58 outages per customer and 145.81 minutes an outage.

Electricity use in Hephzibah results in the release of 17,449,966.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 196th highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,478.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 279th 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 Hephzibah

Hephzibah residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
455th14.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hephzibah
293rd$144.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hephzibah Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hephzibah, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.17147.0227,527,3264,176,955,201
Jefferson Energy CooperativeBUNDLED12.46135.97436,44454,385,000

Blythe, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens living in Blythe are billed a residential electricity price of 14.14 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.04% less than the average state price of 14.44 cents and 10.04% below the nationwide average of 15.72 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $142.81 per month, while the national average is $147.64. Blythe has 612 residents, making it the 465th largest city by population in Georgia.

Electricity use in Blythe results in the release of 2,741,113.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 462nd highest amount in Georgia out of 675 cities. Averaging 4,478.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 4th 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 January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
371st14.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Blythe
193rd$142.81Average residential monthly electricity bill for Blythe Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Blythe, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED15.17147.0227,527,3264,176,955,201
Jefferson Energy CooperativeBUNDLED12.46135.97436,44454,385,000

Electricity Production in Richmond County, Georgia

Power Plants in Richmond County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sibley MillAugusta Canal Authority (100.00%)
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government GA Conventional Hydroelectric 10,069
Graniteville Enterprise DivisionEnterprise Mill LLC (100.00%)
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government GA Conventional Hydroelectric 97

Richmond County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Richmond County results in the release of 918,186,688.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 11th highest in Georgia out of 159 counties. This total also results in a ranking of 1841st worst in the US for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. The county is home to 2 power producing plants, which is the 301st 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.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
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100.00%

Richmond County, Georgia Net Metering

Of the 2 electric companies in Richmond County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Consumers in Georgia have commendable net metering regulations that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Richmond County is about 4.08% of all electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average is 2.45%, resulting in Richmond County having a rank of 1247th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Richmond County, Georgia

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Richmond County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power15,443
2Jefferson Energy Cooperative5,569

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 2 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

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-08-25