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Ware County, Georgia Electricity Overview

Ware County is 35th out of 159 counties in Georgia in solar power generation, with 10,232 megawatt hours generated from solar energy.

At $147, the Ware County average monthly residential electric bill is 6.51% above the US average.

Ware County uses 4598.88% of the electricity that it generates.

On average, Ware County citizens are accountable for 4,418.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the nationwide average emissions per person is 4,159.32.

Residents of Ware County are paying, on average, 12.29% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average, at 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Solar power production in Ware County has grown from 10,000 megawatt hours to 10,232 megawatt hours per year during the course of the past 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    470,557 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.04 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    10,232 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    10,232 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.28 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    159,422,529 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,418.09 kg

Recent Energy News in Waycross

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Waycross 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

Waycross, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Waycross' residential electricity rate is 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 12.69% below the average US price of 16.01 cents. Waycross produces 5.65% of the electricity needed in the city and must import power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power plants. Georgia Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Waycross' top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Solar. The city produces 10,232 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 59,223,918.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 95th highest in Georgia out of 675 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,261.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 644th highest polluting city in Georgia when calculating by CO2 emissions per capita. Waycross has the 9th most electricity generation plants of any city in the state, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waycross

Waycross 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.
303rd13.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Waycross
536th$150.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Waycross Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Waycross, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Okefenoke Rural ElectricBUNDLED13.65158.11367,00050,079,000
Satilla REMCBUNDLED13.46156.8739,02399,461,500
Slash Pine ElectricBUNDLED13.31143.77111,008.7414,774,757.48

Zips with electric coverage in Waycross, Georgia include: 31503, 31516, 31501

Deenwood CDP, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Deenwood CDP's residential electricity rate is 14.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 12.38% below the average US price of 16.01 cents. Customers in Deenwood CDP experience 1 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes. The Georgia average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.25, while the Deenwood CDP average is 2.60% higher at $150.05 per month. This is the 485th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

Deenwood CDP has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 280th highest ranked city in the state out of 675 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 10,057,797.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 145th worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Deenwood CDP

Deenwood CDP 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.
318th14.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Deenwood CDP
485th$150.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Deenwood CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Deenwood CDP, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Satilla REMCBUNDLED13.46156.8739,02399,461,500

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Sunnyside CDP, GA Electricity Overview

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On average, Sunnyside CDP's residential electricity rate is 14.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 12.38% below the average US price of 16.01 cents. Customers in Sunnyside CDP experience 1 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes. The Georgia average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.25, while the Sunnyside CDP average is 2.60% higher at $150.05 per month. This is the 485th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

Sunnyside CDP has zero electricity plants within its borders. The city is the 335th highest ranked city in the state out of 675 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 5,826,025.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 4,516.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 596th worst in Georgia for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sunnyside CDP

Sunnyside CDP 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.
318th14.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sunnyside CDP
485th$150.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sunnyside CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sunnyside CDP, Georgia

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Georgia PowerBUNDLED14.59143.3128,176,767.134,111,871,490
Satilla REMCBUNDLED13.46156.8739,02399,461,500

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Electricity Production in Ware County, Georgia

Power Plants in Ware County, Georgia

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ware Avra IWare County GA S1, LLC (100.00%)
Waycross GA Solar 6,252
Ware Avra IIWare County GA S2, LLC (100.00%)
Waycross GA Solar 3,980

Ware County, Georgia Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Ware County's top fuel source consumed for electricity production is Solar. The county produces 10,232 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Electricity use in the county results in the release of 159,422,529.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is 1360th largest amount in the country out of 3230 counties and 57th highest in Georgia out of 159 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,418.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 1621st ranked county in the nation for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Ware County is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is 32nd highest in the state.

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Ware County, Georgia Net Metering

Approximately 75.00% of the electric suppliers in Ware County offer net metering to their customers. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more affordable.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Ware County is 4.71%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Georgia Power, Satilla REMC, and Okefenoke Rural Electric. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Ware County is ranked as the 1617th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Ware County, Georgia?

There are 2 power plants located in Ware County, Georgia

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Ware County, Georgia?

By total megawatt hours sold, Georgia Power is the largest electricity supplier in Ware County, Georgia.

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

There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Ware County, Georgia.

Which electricity companies offer service in Ware County, Georgia?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Georgia Power42,009
2Satilla REMC4,401
3Okefenoke Rural Electric2,260
4Slash Pine Electric1,820

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-29