Forrest County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Forrest County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
With 96,754 megawatt hours produced using solar, Forrest County ranks 219th out of 3221 counties in the United States for solar power electricity production.
Forrest County is the 907th highest producing county in the nation out of 3221 counties when considering megawatt hours generated using renewable fuel types.
With a US average residential electric bill of $129.86, Forrest County citizens pay about 15.38% more than their fellow countrymen per month for electricity.
Forrest County emitted 487,491,320.01 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 642nd worst polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation.
Forrest County produces 1.24 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 24 highest county out of 82 counties in Mississippi for production per capita.
Forrest County generates 1.24 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar energy sources, giving the county a rank of 3rd in Mississippi out of 82 counties for this category.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,306,169 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.71 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
96,754 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
96,754 MWh
Production per Capita
1.24 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
487,491,320 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,237.25 kg
Hattiesburg, MS Electricity Overview
Hattiesburg averages a residential electricity rate of 13.54 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens. This is 11.23% more than Mississippi's average rate of 12.17 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.9 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 220.96 minutes per outage. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.21 outages a year and 122.99 minutes per outage. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 304,444.36 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Electricity consumption in Hattiesburg creates 289,257,287.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 5th largest emissions amount of any city in Mississippi. This total also equates to a ranking of 428th highest in Mississippi for emissions per resident with an average of 5,935.92 kilograms of emissions per citizen. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Hattiesburg's power plants most often use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 13.94 | 156.98 | 2,116,649 | 294,959,545 | |
| Pearl River Valley EPA | BUNDLED | 12.90 | 150.73 | 692,084 | 89,270,000 | |
| Southern Pine Electric | BUNDLED | 12.45 | 146.95 | 908,320 | 113,115,450 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hattiesburg, Mississippi include: 39401, 39402, 39406
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Petal, MS Electricity Overview
Petal averages a residential electricity rate of 12.77 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens. This is 4.93% more than Mississippi's average rate of 12.17 cents. Consumers in Petal are faced with 1.47 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 166.66 minutes. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $147.63. This is 0.75% higher than the Mississippi average bill of $146.53.
Electricity consumption in Petal creates 74,165,988.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 38th largest emissions amount of any city in Mississippi. This total also equates to a ranking of 39th highest in Mississippi for emissions per resident with an average of 6,736.24 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Petal has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Petal
Petal residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Petal, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Electric | BUNDLED | 11.90 | 140.57 | 513,152 | 61,043,900 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 13.94 | 156.98 | 2,116,649 | 294,959,545 |
Glendale CDP, MS Electricity Overview
Glendale CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 13.79 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens. This is 13.31% more than Mississippi's average rate of 12.17 cents. Consumers in Glendale CDP are faced with 1.9 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 220.96 minutes. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $156.02. This is 6.47% higher than the Mississippi average bill of $146.53.
Electricity consumption in Glendale CDP creates 11,323,617.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 140th largest emissions amount of any city in Mississippi. This total also equates to a ranking of 39th highest in Mississippi for emissions per resident with an average of 6,736.24 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Glendale CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glendale CDP
Glendale CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Glendale CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 13.94 | 156.98 | 2,116,649 | 294,959,545 | |
| Southern Pine Electric | BUNDLED | 12.45 | 146.95 | 908,320 | 113,115,450 |
Electricity Production in Forrest County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Forrest County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hattiesburg Solar FarmHattiesburg Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Hattiesburg | MS | Solar | 96,754 |
Forrest County, Mississippi Details
Roughly 487,491,320.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Forrest County because of electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 999th worst in the nation in pollution per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Around 100.00% of electricity in Forrest County comes from production using Solar. Forrest County is home to one power generation plant.
Providers In Each City in Forrest County:
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 66.82%
- Southern Pine Electric: 11.70%
- Pearl River Valley EPA: 21.48%
- Lumberton, Mississippi:
- Pearl River Valley EPA: 16.82%
- Mississippi Power: 83.18%
- Petal, Mississippi:
- Dixie Electric: 56.99%
- Mississippi Power: 43.01%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Forrest County, Mississippi?
There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Forrest County, Mississippi.
How many power plants are within Forrest County, Mississippi?
There is one active power plant located in Forrest County, Mississippi
Which electricity companies offer service in Forrest County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi Power | 16,412 |
| 2 | Pearl River Valley EPA | 5,582 |
| 3 | Dixie Electric | 2,205 |
| 4 | Southern Pine Electric | 622 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Forrest County, Mississippi?
The largest electricity provider in Forrest County, Mississippi by total revenue is Mississippi Power.
