Stewart County, Georgia Electric Profile
Stewart County is home to 6,621 citizens and its power plants generate 1,251 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 0.19 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Stewart County has seen a 35.10% increase in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation during the last 12 months.
With 1,251 megawatt hours generated using solar, Stewart County is 55th out of 159 counties in Georgia for solar power electricity generation.
Stewart County released 31,972,366.62 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which makes them the 137th highest polluting county out of 159 counties in the state.
With total production of 1,251 megawatt hours, Stewart County is the 80th highest generator of electricity of all 159 counties in Georgia.
With 1,251 megawatt generated from solar power and 6,621 citizens in Stewart County, the county averages 0.19 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 36th out of 159 counties in Georgia.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
85,166 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.86 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,251 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,251 MWh
Production per Capita
0.19 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
31,972,367 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,828.93 kg
Richland, GA Electric Overview
Richland has an average residential electricity rate of 12.94 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 5.94% higher than the state's average rate of 12.22 cents, resulting in the city ranking 483rd out of 625 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city is the 32nd highest producing city out of 625 cities in the state, averaging 0.92 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city. The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $148.14 per month.
For every citizen in the city there are 4,549.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Richland from electricity consumption is 6,173,911.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 334th highest in the state. The city has one power generation plant, which is 17th highest in Georgia. For the purpose of electricity generation, Richland's main fuel type is Solar, making up 1,251 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the city.
Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Richland
Richland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electric Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Richland, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 12.77 | 130.38 | 28,207,124 | 3,600,820,699 | |
| Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.12 | 165.9 | 224,260 | 29,418,700 |
Lumpkin, GA Electric Overview
Citizens living in Lumpkin are paying an average residential electricity price of 12.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.94% more than the average Georgia rate of 12.22 cents, a potentially frustrating state of affairs for consumers living in the city. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $133.76, while the Lumpkin average is 10.75% higher at $148.14 per month. This ranks the city 597th in the state for average monthly bill total. Consumers in Lumpkin are faced with 1.03 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 120.4 minutes.
Lumpkin is the 370th worst ranked city in Georgia out of 625 when it comes to total pollution from electricity consumption, with the city releasing 4,616,668.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,900.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city’s pollution levels. The city has no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lumpkin
Lumpkin residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electric Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lumpkin, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 12.77 | 130.38 | 28,207,124 | 3,600,820,699 | |
| Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.12 | 165.9 | 224,260 | 29,418,700 |
Energy Production in Stewart County, Georgia
Power Plants in Stewart County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RichlandTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Richland | GA | Solar | 1,251 |
Stewart County, Georgia Details
Electricity use in Stewart County results in the release of 31,972,366.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 2467th highest in the nation out of 3220 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 115th highest in Georgia for emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Electricity generating facilities in the county primarily use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% (or 1,251 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Stewart County has one electricity generation plant, which is 49th highest in the state.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Stewart County, Georgia?
There are 2 electricity providers offering service in Stewart County, Georgia.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Stewart County, Georgia?
By total megawatt hours sold, Georgia Power is the largest electricity provider in Stewart County, Georgia.
How many power plants are located in Stewart County, Georgia?
Stewart County, Georgia has one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Stewart County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 20,666 |
| 2 | Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | 4,289 |
