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Union County, Georgia Electricity Overview
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Union County had a 2.74% rise over the course of the preceding 12 months.
Union County has the 1659th highest electricity production in the US out of 3230 counties, generating 18,647 megawatt hours.
Union County is ranked 127th out of 159 for worst polluting county in the state when considering emissions per capita.
In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has declined by 41.17% throughout the previous 12 months.
Union County is 1331st in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 18,647 megawatt hours generated from sustainable sources.
Union County is home to 24,183 people and its power plants produce 18,647 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 0.77 megawatt hours per capita per year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
319,073 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.19 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
18,647 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
18,647 MWh
Production per Capita
0.77 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
101,145,260 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,182.49 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Blairsville
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Blairsville Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
16.54¢ per kWh
- 5.81% higher than last month
- 6.51% higher than May last year
- 10.92% higher than the Georgia average
- 0.35% higher than the US average
- 272nd in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 395 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 395 since May last year
- 19,208th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,534 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 817 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.22¢ per kWh
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 2.95% lower than May last year
- 10.83% higher than the Georgia average
- 5.7% lower than the US average
- 667th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 17,686th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 307 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,798 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$120.99 per month
- 27.86% higher than last month
- 15.58% higher than May last year
- 16.13% lower than the Georgia average
- 2.6% lower than the US average
- 24th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since May last year
- 18,446th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 10,823 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,700 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$124.33 per month
- 1.11% higher than last month
- 3.6% lower than May last year
- 15.33% lower than the Georgia average
- 9.07% lower than the US average
- 20th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 11,201st in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 116 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,381 since May last year
Blairsville, GA Electricity Overview
On average, Blairsville's residents spend 15.22 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 10.83% more than the average Georgia price of 13.74 cents and 5.70% lower than the national average of 16.14 cents. With an estimated 65 residential customers, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC is the largest provider in the city. Customers in the city have 3.23 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 362.37 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Emitting 3,664,728.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Blairsville ranks 408th worst out of 675 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,442.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Blairsville has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Blairsville
Blairsville residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Blairsville, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | BUNDLED | 15.14 | 123.97 | 307,719.28 | 46,602,536.24 |
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Electricity Production in Union County, Georgia
Power Plants in Union County, Georgia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | GA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18,647 |
Union County, Georgia Details
Coming in as the 1744th worst ranked county in the US, Union County emits 101,145,259.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 1768th highest in pollution per capita, averaging 4,182.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county is home to one electricity generation plant. Union County's fuel of choice is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Union County, Georgia?
By total customer count, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC is the largest electricity supplier in Union County, Georgia.
How many power plants are in Union County, Georgia?
Union County, Georgia is home to one power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Union County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | 19,305 |
