Hancock County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Hancock County, MS is $178.08
- The average electricity rate in Hancock County, MS is 13.97¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Hancock County, MS
The average residential electric bill in Hancock County, MS is $178.08 per month. Hancock County, MS is the 82nd most expensive county in Mississippi for electricity.
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Hancock County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Hancock County is ranked 663rd out of 3221 counties in the country for renewable electricity production per capita, at 1.3 megawatt hours per person per year.
With total generation of 59,529 megawatt hours, Hancock County is the 1129th largest producer of electricity of all 3221 counties in the nation.
With 59,529 megawatt hours generated using solar, Hancock County ranks 10th out of 82 counties in the state for solar power electricity production.
Hancock County produces 1.3 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar energy sources, giving the county a ranking of 8th in the state out of 82 counties for this category.
The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in Hancock County rose by 100.00% last year.
Hancock County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.55% below the nationwide average rate, at 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
776,884 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.92 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
59,529 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
59,529 MWh
Production per Capita
1.3 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
270,975,883 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,902.2 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bay St. Louis
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Rates and Production Categories
Bay St. Louis Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.52¢ per kWh
- 1.95% higher than last month
- 1.41% higher than November last year
- 1.84% higher than the Mississippi average
- 14.78% lower than the US average
- 215th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 126 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 177 since November last year
- 11,645th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,871 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,147 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.1¢ per kWh
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 3.19% higher than November last year
- 4.95% higher than the Mississippi average
- 14.53% lower than the US average
- 340th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 112 since November last year
- 11,664th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 204 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 663 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$142.21 per month
- 11.17% lower than last month
- 7.73% higher than November last year
- 12.86% higher than the Mississippi average
- 20.27% higher than the US average
- 407th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since November last year
- 25,797th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,326 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,102 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$166.94 per month
- 0.51% higher than last month
- 1.9% higher than November last year
- 6.8% higher than the Mississippi average
- 17.36% higher than the US average
- 388th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since November last year
- 25,658th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 202 since November last year
Bay St. Louis, MS Electricity Overview
Bay St. Louis' citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.72% higher than the state's average price of 13.46 cents and 15.77% below the US average of 16.73 cents. Customers in the city have 1.19 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 97.85 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 77,477.32 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other vendor.
Bay St. Louis emits 6,391.99 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 7th worst polluting city out of 428 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Bay St. Louis from electricity consumption is 61,158,536.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 40th highest in Mississippi. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 177.29 | 1,241,030 | 172,544,456 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.67 | 166.29 | 2,143,697.44 | 314,575,320 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi include: 39520, 39556, 39576
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Diamondhead, MS Electricity Overview
Diamondhead's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.87% higher than the state's average price of 13.46 cents and 16.45% below the US average of 16.73 cents. Customers in the city have 1.19 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 97.85 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 16,429.34 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other vendor.
Diamondhead emits 6,391.99 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 7th worst polluting city out of 428 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Diamondhead from electricity consumption is 60,193,345.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 41st highest in Mississippi. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Diamondhead
Diamondhead residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Diamondhead, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 177.29 | 1,241,030 | 172,544,456 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.67 | 166.29 | 2,143,697.44 | 314,575,320 |
Zips with electric coverage in Diamondhead, Mississippi include: 39571, 39525, 39556
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Waveland, MS Electricity Overview
Waveland's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.22% higher than the state's average price of 13.46 cents and 15.36% below the US average of 16.73 cents. Customers in the city have 1.19 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 97.85 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 43,421.33 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other vendor.
Waveland emits 6,391.99 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 384th worst polluting city out of 428 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Waveland from electricity consumption is 45,146,607.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 52nd highest in Mississippi. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waveland
Waveland residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Waveland, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 177.29 | 1,241,030 | 172,544,456 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.67 | 166.29 | 2,143,697.44 | 314,575,320 |
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Hancock County, Mississippi Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Hancock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MoonshotMoonshot Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Picayune | MS | Solar | 59,529 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
Hancock County, Mississippi Production Fuel Makeup
Hancock County emits 5,902.2 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 1038th highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 270,975,883.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the county the 986th highest for total pollution in the US. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Hancock County's primary fuel utilized for electricity generation is Solar. The county produces 59,529 megawatt hours from this fuel source.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Hancock County, Mississippi?
By total revenue, Coast Electric is the largest electricity company in Hancock County, Mississippi.
Which electricity companies offer service in Hancock County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coast Electric | 27,437 |
| 2 | Mississippi Power | 3,740 |
How many power plants are located in Hancock County, Mississippi?
There is one power plant in Hancock County, Mississippi
How many electric companies offer service in Hancock County, Mississippi?
Hancock County, Mississippi is home to 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
