Wilkes County, Georgia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Wilkes County, GA is $158.91
- The average electricity rate in Wilkes County, GA is 15.13¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Wilkes County, GA
The average residential electric bill in Wilkes County, GA is $158.91 per month. Wilkes County, GA is the 65th most expensive county in Georgia for electricity.
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Wilkes County, Georgia Electricity Overview
Residents in Wilkes County pay $158.91 per month for residential electricity, compared to the Georgia average of $156.02.
Wilkes County experienced a 4.46% decline in CO2 emissions per capita within the previous year.
Wilkes County emits 4,384.7 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,219.12.
No electricity generation takes place in Wilkes County.
Wilkes County is the 126th most populated county in the state.
Wilkes County ranks 126th out of 159 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using over 100,000 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
132,186 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.71 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
42,281,698 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,384.7 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Washington
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Washington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
17.36¢ per kWh
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 7.62% higher than November last year
- 21.36% higher than the Georgia average
- 1.93% higher than the US average
- 671st in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 21,258th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,952 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,446 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.6¢ per kWh
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 4.4% higher than November last year
- 17.82% higher than the Georgia average
- 0.63% higher than the US average
- 670th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
- 19,542nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 102 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 214 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$118.86 per month
- 12.49% lower than last month
- 12.88% higher than November last year
- 0.68% higher than the Georgia average
- 0.53% higher than the US average
- 484th in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has increased by 51 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 432 since November last year
- 17,103rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,989 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,729 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$146.04 per month
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 2.58% lower than November last year
- 2.79% lower than the Georgia average
- 2.67% higher than the US average
- 72nd in the state out of 675 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 507 since November last year
- 17,696th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 149 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,716 since November last year
Washington, GA Electricity Overview
Washington averages a residential electricity price of 16.60 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 15.07% more than Georgia's average rate of 14.42 cents and 0.83% below the US average of 16.73 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $146.04. This is 6.40% below the Georgia average bill of $156.02. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Washington, Georgia Electric Utility.
Emitting 16,600,488.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Washington ranks 195th worst out of 675 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,384.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 305th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 51,898.45 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington
Washington residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Washington, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, Georgia Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 16.58 | 145.31 | 20,057.9 | 3,325,108.28 |
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Tignall, GA Electricity Overview
Tignall averages a residential electricity price of 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 5.38% more than Georgia's average rate of 14.42 cents and 9.18% below the US average of 16.73 cents. With an estimated 513 total residential customers, Georgia Power is the largest provider in the city. The city has an average of 1.17 electrical outages per consumer each year. These outages are an average of 125.23 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Emitting 4,792,481.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Tignall ranks 367th worst out of 675 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,384.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 5th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 14,982.83 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tignall
Tignall residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tignall, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 162.24 | 29,615,645.04 | 4,755,537,918 |
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Rayle, GA Electricity Overview
Rayle averages a residential electricity price of 14.77 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 2.41% more than Georgia's average rate of 14.42 cents and 11.74% below the US average of 16.73 cents. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $159.19 per month. Rayle is the 601st largest city in the state, with a population of 198.
Emitting 868,171.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Rayle ranks 587th worst out of 675 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 4,384.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 305th highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 2,714.18 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rayle
Rayle residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rayle, Georgia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayle Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 14.75 | 158.4 | 214,845.68 | 31,699,430.66 |
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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Wilkes County, Georgia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Power | 14,901 |
| 2 | Rayle Electric Membership Corporation | 5,457 |
| 3 | Washington, Georgia Electric Utility | 2,288 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Wilkes County, Georgia?
The largest electricity supplier in Wilkes County, Georgia by megawatt hours sold is Washington, Georgia Electric Utility.
How many electric companies offer service in Wilkes County, Georgia?
Wilkes County, Georgia has 3 electricity companies offering service in the area.
