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Sumter County, Georgia Electricity Overview
There was a 3.27% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the preceding year in Sumter County.
Sumter County ranks 55th in the state out of 159 counties in solar power generation, with 2,974 megawatt hours generated from solar energy.
Sumter County residents have an average residential electricity bill of $156.67, which is 7.12% higher than the Georgia average bill of $146.25 and 13.51% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Sumter County ranks 61st out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming 387,175.68 megawatt hours.
With total generation of 2,974 megawatt hours, Sumter County is ranked 1967th highest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the nation for total generation.
At an average residential rate of 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Sumter County enjoy a 12.59% discount from the US average price.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
387,176 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.04 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,974 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,974 MWh
Production per Capita
0.1 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
133,058,946 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,481.61 kg
Americus, GA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Americus are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.44% above the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. This makes the city 305th lowest for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $156.65 per month, while the Georgia average is $146.25. Customers in Americus pay 7.11% more compared to other residents in Georgia. Selling an estimated 16,793.85 megawatt hours, Georgia Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Americus emits 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 596th worst polluting city out of 675 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 72,911,131.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Americus must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Americus
Americus residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Americus, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.40 | 169.99 | 227,101 | 30,436,900 |
Zips with electric coverage in Americus, Georgia include: 31709, 31719, 31711
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Plains, GA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Plains are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.44% above the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. This makes the city 305th lowest for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $156.65 per month, while the Georgia average is $146.25. Customers in Plains pay 7.11% more compared to other residents in Georgia. Georgia Power has an estimated 38 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
Plains emits 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 145th worst polluting city out of 675 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 3,545,294.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Plains must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plains
Plains residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Plains, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 | |
| Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.40 | 169.99 | 227,101 | 30,436,900 |
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Leslie, GA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Leslie are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.59 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.79% above the state's average rate of 13.66 cents. This makes the city 478th lowest for average electricity rate out of 675 cities in Georgia. Leslie is home to 519 residents, resulting in it being the 493rd most populated city in the state. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per customer each year. These outages go on for an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Leslie emits 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 13th worst polluting city out of 675 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 2,343,959.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Leslie must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leslie
Leslie residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Leslie, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 14.59 | 143.31 | 28,176,767.13 | 4,111,871,490 |
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Electricity Production in Sumter County, Georgia
Power Plants in Sumter County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Freeman AvenueWestbound Solar LLC (100.00%) | Sumter County | GA | Solar | 2,974 |
Sumter County, Georgia Details
Sumter County emits 4,481.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 109th highest polluting county out of 159 counties in the state based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 133,058,945.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel consumed in Sumter County is Solar. They generate 2,974 megawatt hours from this fuel type. There is one power plant in Sumter County.
Providers In Each City in Sumter County:
- Americus, Georgia:
- Sumter Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Georgia Power: 50.00%
- Andersonville, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 50.00%
- Flint Energies: 50.00%
- De Soto, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 50.00%
- Sumter Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Leslie, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 100.00%
- Plains, Georgia:
- Georgia Power: 50.00%
- Sumter Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Sumter County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 23,029 |
| 2 | Sumter Electric Membership Corporation | 4,542 |
| 3 | Flint Energies | 697 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Sumter County, Georgia?
The largest electricity company in Sumter County, Georgia by megawatt hours sold is Georgia Power.
How many electric companies offer service in Sumter County, Georgia?
There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Sumter County, Georgia.
How many power plants are in Sumter County, Georgia?
There is one active power plant in Sumter County, Georgia
