Forrest County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Forrest County, MS is $168.12
- The average electricity rate in Forrest County, MS is 13.79¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Forrest County, MS
The average residential electric bill in Forrest County, MS is $168.12 per month. Forrest County, MS is the 75th most expensive county in Mississippi for electricity.
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Forrest County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Forrest County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 17.03% lower than the national average rate, at 13.79 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.62 cents.
Solar power usage in Forrest County has risen by 10.12% year over year, with 93,574 megawatt hours being generated from solar energy over the past year.
As the 1442nd highest producer of electricity in the country out of 3221 counties, Forrest County generates 93,574 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Forrest County saw a 2.83% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the preceding year.
The largest provider in Forrest County by number of customers is Mississippi Power.
Forrest County generates 1.2 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Forrest County the 12th highest ranking county out of 82 counties for renewable generation per capita in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,317,086 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.86 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
93,574 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
93,574 MWh
Production per Capita
1.2 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
465,787,168 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,963.22 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hattiesburg
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Rates and Production Categories
Hattiesburg Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.5¢ per kWh
- 0.14% higher than last month
- 7.03% higher than November last year
- 1.69% higher than the Mississippi average
- 14.9% lower than the US average
- 209th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 172 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 48 since November last year
- 11,607th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,079 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 819 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.22¢ per kWh
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 3.34% higher than November last year
- 5.86% higher than the Mississippi average
- 13.78% lower than the US average
- 363rd in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since November last year
- 12,030th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 90 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 543 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$133.34 per month
- 13.06% lower than last month
- 10.38% higher than November last year
- 5.82% higher than the Mississippi average
- 12.77% higher than the US average
- 360th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 20 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 110 since November last year
- 22,302nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,718 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,540 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$168.7 per month
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 4.77% higher than November last year
- 7.93% higher than the Mississippi average
- 18.6% higher than the US average
- 399th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 116 since November last year
- 25,958th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 109 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 893 since November last year
Hattiesburg, MS Electricity Overview
Hattiesburg averages a residential electricity rate of 14.22 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens. This is 6.52% more than Mississippi's average rate of 13.35 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.95 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 175.23 minutes per outage. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes per outage. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 317,187.94 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers.
Electricity consumption in Hattiesburg creates 266,558,186.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 5th largest emissions amount of any city in Mississippi. This total also equates to a ranking of 416th highest in Mississippi for emissions per resident with an average of 5,662.54 kilograms of emissions per citizen. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Hattiesburg's power plants most often use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 163.5 | 2,126,150.56 | 309,116,716 | |
| Pearl River Valley EPA | BUNDLED | 13.64 | 170.37 | 789,583.93 | 107,667,565.1 | |
| Southern Pine Electric | BUNDLED | 14.20 | 164.71 | 905,949.73 | 128,649,369 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hattiesburg, Mississippi include: 39402, 39401, 39406
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Petal, MS Electricity Overview
Petal averages a residential electricity rate of 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens. This is 2.87% more than Mississippi's average rate of 13.35 cents. Consumers in Petal are faced with 1.03 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 96.48 minutes. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $164.97. This is 4.57% higher than the Mississippi average bill of $157.75.
Electricity consumption in Petal creates 72,807,549.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 35th largest emissions amount of any city in Mississippi. This total also equates to a ranking of 8th highest in Mississippi for emissions per resident with an average of 6,419.29 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Petal has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Petal
Petal residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Petal, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Electric | BUNDLED | 13.07 | 161.63 | 568,351.48 | 74,299,339.15 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 163.5 | 2,126,150.56 | 309,116,716 |
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Glendale CDP, MS Electricity Overview
Glendale CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens. This is 7.83% more than Mississippi's average rate of 13.35 cents. Consumers in Glendale CDP are faced with 1.75 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 169.95 minutes. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $161.04. This is 2.08% higher than the Mississippi average bill of $157.75.
Electricity consumption in Glendale CDP creates 10,938,464.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 153rd largest emissions amount of any city in Mississippi. This total also equates to a ranking of 132nd highest in Mississippi for emissions per resident with an average of 6,419.29 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Glendale CDP has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Glendale CDP
Glendale CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Glendale CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 163.5 | 2,126,150.56 | 309,116,716 | |
| Southern Pine Electric | BUNDLED | 14.20 | 164.71 | 905,949.73 | 128,649,369 |
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Forrest County, Mississippi Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Forrest County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hattiesburg Solar FarmHattiesburg Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Hattiesburg | MS | Solar | 93,574 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Forrest County, Mississippi Production Fuel Makeup
Roughly 465,787,168.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Forrest County because of electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 914th 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:
- Southern Pine Electric: 11.70%
- Pearl River Valley EPA: 21.48%
- Mississippi Power: 66.82%
- Lumberton, Mississippi:
- Pearl River Valley EPA: 16.82%
- Mississippi Power: 83.18%
- Petal, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 43.01%
- Dixie Electric: 56.99%
* 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 | 16,493 |
| 2 | Pearl River Valley EPA | 5,954 |
| 3 | Dixie Electric | 2,335 |
| 4 | Southern Pine Electric | 634 |
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.
