Walton County, GA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

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Walton County, Georgia Electricity Overview

Renewable electricity sources account for 6.06%, or 66,248 megawatt hours, of Walton County's total energy generation.

Walton County is the 613th largest county in the country, with 103,065 citizens calling the county home.

Regrettably, during the course of the last year, there has been a 103.30% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources in Walton County.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Walton County is 12.88 cents. This is roughly 19.57% lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Natural gas accounts for 93.62% of the electric generation in Walton County, resulting in a rank of 305th out of 3230 counties nationwide for total natural gas production.

Walton County is ranked as the 594th largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country with over 1,300,000 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers for their electricity needs.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,344,030 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.04 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,093,369 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    66,248 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,027,121 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    10.61 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    677,431,013 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,572.85 kg

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Monroe Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

12.82¢ per kWh

  • 3.38% lower than last month
  • 0.38% higher than January last year
  • 1.21% higher than the Georgia average
  • 17.91% lower than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since January last year
  • 9,640th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 716 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 554 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.48¢ per kWh

  • 0.03% higher than last month
  • 3.6% lower than January last year
  • 1.05% higher than the Georgia average
  • 14.7% lower than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 11,702nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 462 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,508 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$159.67 per month

  • 13.56% higher than last month
  • 21.03% higher than January last year
  • 0.13% higher than the Georgia average
  • 5.77% higher than the US average
  • 650th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since January last year
  • 16,208th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 170 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,121 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$143.27 per month

  • 1.64% higher than last month
  • 7.73% lower than January last year
  • 0.36% higher than the Georgia average
  • 7.99% higher than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 18,994th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 994 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,639 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.96¢ per kWh

  • 7.8% higher than last month
  • 8.55% higher than January last year
  • 0.32% higher than the Georgia average
  • 10.35% lower than the US average
  • 650th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since January last year
  • 13,222nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,796 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,125 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.1¢ per kWh

  • 0.71% higher than last month
  • 11.14% lower than January last year
  • 0.22% lower than the Georgia average
  • 21.59% lower than the US average
  • 594th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 56 since January last year
  • 8,839th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 798 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,022 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,006.35 per month

  • 16.32% higher than last month
  • 20.12% higher than January last year
  • 2.43% higher than the Georgia average
  • 38.25% lower than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 24,122nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 876 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,013 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$912.65 per month

  • 1.56% higher than last month
  • 11.58% lower than January last year
  • 2.1% higher than the Georgia average
  • 44.24% lower than the US average
  • 657th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 22,665th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 36 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,615 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

8.01¢ per kWh

  • 37.37% higher than last month
  • 24.52% higher than January last year
  • 0.59% higher than the Georgia average
  • 18.49% lower than the US average
  • 639th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since January last year
  • 13,247th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,386 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,262 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.64¢ per kWh

  • 2.02% higher than last month
  • 27.58% lower than January last year
  • 0.52% lower than the Georgia average
  • 35.07% lower than the US average
  • 583rd in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 74 since January last year
  • 4,406th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 582 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 10,574 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$14,168.36 per month

  • 41.6% higher than last month
  • 28.55% higher than January last year
  • 2.78% lower than the Georgia average
  • 57.97% lower than the US average
  • 576th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 15,372nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,595 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,177 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$12,261.49 per month

  • 2.19% higher than last month
  • 28.61% lower than January last year
  • 4.13% lower than the Georgia average
  • 64.16% lower than the US average
  • 576th in the state out of 657 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since January last year
  • 13,859th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 58 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,082 since January last year

Monroe, GA Electricity Overview

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Residents of Monroe are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.65% less than Georgia's average price of 13.66 cents and 20.31% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Customers in Monroe experience 1 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes. Residents of Monroe use 21.48% of the megawatt hours produced within the city limits and the additional 78.52% is exported or potentially stored.

Coming in as the 50th worst ranked city out of 675 cities in the state, Monroe emits 106,862,899.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 7,281.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 3rd worst in Georgia for pollution per capita from electricity use. There are 2 power plants in the city, which is the 9th most plants in a city in Georgia. For electricity production purposes, Monroe's top fuel type is Natural Gas, accounting for 99.60% of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monroe

Monroe residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
23rd12.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Monroe
92nd$139.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Monroe Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Monroe, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Covington UtilitiesBUNDLED11.54125.08146,82616,944,500
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Monroe PowerBUNDLED12.16127.9374,331.519,040,879.31
Walton EMCBUNDLED12.52158.611,932,954242,083,300

Loganville, GA Electricity Overview

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Residents of Loganville are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.65% less than Georgia's average price of 13.66 cents and 19.46% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1 power outages per year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. Walton EMC is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

Coming in as the 93rd worst ranked city out of 675 cities in the state, Loganville emits 62,370,089.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 145th worst in Georgia for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Loganville, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Loganville

Loganville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.182/kWh$0.085/kWh$254.95/mo.$82.36/mo.
43rd12.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Loganville
156th$143.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Loganville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Loganville, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Covington UtilitiesBUNDLED11.54125.08146,82616,944,500
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Jackson EMCBUNDLED11.64135.883,257,981379,388,000
Walton EMCBUNDLED12.52158.611,932,954242,083,300

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Social Circle, GA Electricity Overview

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Residents of Social Circle are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.68% less than Georgia's average price of 13.66 cents and 19.48% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1 power outages per year, with outages lasting about 133.1 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. Walton EMC is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.

Coming in as the 164th worst ranked city out of 675 cities in the state, Social Circle emits 22,093,734.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 145th worst in Georgia for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Social Circle, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Social Circle

Social Circle residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.193/kWh$0.081/kWh$266.98/mo.$78.37/mo.
42nd12.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Social Circle
125th$142.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Social Circle Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Social Circle, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Covington UtilitiesBUNDLED11.54125.08146,82616,944,500
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Walton EMCBUNDLED12.52158.611,932,954242,083,300

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Electricity Production in Walton County, Georgia

Power Plants in Walton County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Walton County Power, LLCThe Carlyle Group (100.00%)
Monroe GA Natural Gas 741,973.01405,642,479.62546.71
Monroe GA Natural Gas 148,97591,869,254.97616.68
Walton County GA Natural Gas 136,17393,108,785.98683.75
Simon Solar Farm LLCSimon Solar Farm LLC (100.00%)
Walton County GA Solar 52,357
Gratis Road Solar FacilityWalton Solar (100.00%)
Walton County GA Solar 6,485
Pleasant Valley SolarWalton EMC (100.00%)
Walton County GA Solar 5,237
Mount Vernon SolarWalton EMC (100.00%)
Walton County GA Solar 2,169

Walton County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Walton County has the 3rd most power producing plants of any county in Georgia, with 7 total plants. About 677,431,012.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity use per year. This total results in 6,572.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 794th highest in the United States for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Walton County's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 93.62% of electricity generation using this fuel. Taken together with Solar (6.06%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.32%), these three fuel types account for 1,093,369 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) county's electricity production.

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93.62%
SOLAR
Solar
6.06%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.32%

Walton County, Georgia Net Metering

Out of the 4 suppliers in Walton County, 50.00% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Walton County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 companies average a yearly energy loss of 3.40% of electricity generated. The US average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Walton County a rank of 529th best in the United States out of 3230 counties.

Providers In Each City in Walton County:

  • Between, Georgia:
    • Walton EMC: 33.33%
    • City of Covington Utilities: 33.33%
    • Georgia Power: 33.33%
  • Good Hope, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 33.33%
    • Walton EMC: 33.33%
    • City of Covington Utilities: 33.33%
  • Jersey, Georgia:
    • City of Covington Utilities: 33.33%
    • Georgia Power: 33.33%
    • Walton EMC: 33.33%
  • Loganville, Georgia:
    • Jackson EMC: 7.31%
    • City of Covington Utilities: 26.05%
    • Walton EMC: 33.32%
    • Georgia Power: 33.32%
  • Monroe, Georgia:
    • Walton EMC: 27.35%
    • City of Covington Utilities: 27.35%
    • Monroe Power: 17.95%
    • Georgia Power: 27.35%
  • Social Circle, Georgia:
    • Walton EMC: 32.71%
    • City of Covington Utilities: 33.65%
    • Georgia Power: 33.65%
  • Walnut Grove, Georgia:
    • Georgia Power: 33.33%
    • Walton EMC: 33.33%
    • City of Covington Utilities: 33.33%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Walton County, Georgia?

By total customer count, Walton EMC is the largest electricity company in Walton County, Georgia.

How many electric companies offer service in Walton County, Georgia?

There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Walton County, Georgia.

How many power plants are located in Walton County, Georgia?

There are 7 active electricity plants located in Walton County, Georgia

What electricity companies offer service in Walton County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Walton EMC46,449
2Georgia Power15,728
3City of Covington Utilities7,180
4Monroe Power6,856

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-04-09