Union County, GA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Union County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Union County, Georgia Electricity Overview

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Union County had a 1.48% rise over the course of the preceding 12 months.

With total production of 31,696 megawatt hours, Union County is ranked 65th largest generator of electricity of all 159 counties in the state for total generation.

Union County ranks 365th county in the nation out of 3230 counties in hydroelectric power generation, generating 31,696 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric facilities.

Averaging production of 1.31 megawatt hours per resident per year, Union County ranks 58 out of 159 counties in the state in generation per capita.

Union County residents are accountable for 4,012.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the US average emissions per person is 4,107.28.

The monthly residential electricity bill average in Union County is $126.77, compared to the nationwide average of $137.21. Union County citizens enjoy a 7.61% lower average expense each month compared to their fellow countrymen.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    312,479 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.92 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    31,696 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    31,696 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.31 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    97,031,144 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,012.37 kg

Blairsville, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Blairsville's residents spend 15.27 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 11.20% more than the average Georgia price of 13.73 cents and 4.64% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Blue Ridge Mountain EMC sells an estimated 749.25 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $126.77 per month, while the US average is $137.21. Patrons in the city pay a 12.58% discount compared to the rest of the country.

Emitting 3,683,875.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Blairsville ranks 410th worst out of 675 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,465.3 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 January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.126/kWh$126.77/mo.$107.42/mo.
660th15.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Blairsville
8th$126.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Blairsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Blairsville, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Blue Ridge Mountain EMCBUNDLED15.27126.77295,72145,159,000

Electricity Production in Union County, Georgia

Power Plants in Union County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Union County GA Conventional Hydroelectric 31,696

Union County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 1770th worst ranked county in the US, Union County emits 97,031,144.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 1917th highest in pollution per capita, averaging 4,012.37 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.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
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100.00%

Union County, Georgia Net Metering

Georgia has pretty good regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The single company in Union County who reports energy loss statistics reported an annual loss of 5.55%. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 3.69%, resulting in a rank of 2252nd best in the US and a state rank of 151st best out of 3230 and 159 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Union County, Georgia

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Blue Ridge Mountain EMC18,331

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Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-21