Jackson County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jackson County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Jackson County ranks 5th out of 82 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population consuming 2,464,355.64 megawatt hours.
Citizens of Jackson County use enough electricity to emit 9,353.49 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the nationwide average of 4,159.32.
With a population of 144,975 residents, Jackson County is the 5th largest county in Mississippi.
Jackson County has seen a reduction of 11.19% in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production during the last year.
Jackson County uses only 23.51% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the surplus 76.49%.
Averaging production of 72.3 megawatt hours per citizen a year, Jackson County is 398th out of 3230 counties in the nation for generation per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,464,356 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
10,481,023 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
10,481,023 MWh
Production per Capita
72.3 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,356,021,752 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,353.49 kg
Pascagoula, MS Electricity Overview
Pascagoula's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.74 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.75% higher than the average Mississippi rate of 13.37 cents and 14.17% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $159.85 per month. Customers in Pascagoula deal with 1 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes.
Emissions in Pascagoula average 6,404.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 70th highest polluting city out of 429 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. At 6,404.08 kilograms per person and 22,001 people in the city, the city emits 140,896,196.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 20th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Pascagoula must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pascagoula
Pascagoula residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pascagoula, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 162.02 | 2,146,926.91 | 305,084,177 | |
| Singing River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.63 | 154.7 | 1,050,521.05 | 132,653,095 |
Zips with electric coverage in Pascagoula, Mississippi include: 39562, 39563, 39581, 39567
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Gautier, MS Electricity Overview
Gautier's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.63 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.57% lower than the average Mississippi rate of 13.37 cents and 21.12% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Singing River Electric Cooperative has an estimated 1,200 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.
Emissions in Gautier average 6,404.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 324th highest polluting city out of 429 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. At 6,404.08 kilograms per person and 18,932 people in the city, the city emits 121,242,070.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 22nd worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Gautier must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gautier
Gautier residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gautier, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.63 | 154.7 | 1,050,521.05 | 132,653,095 |
Zips with electric coverage in Gautier, Mississippi include: 39564, 39565, 39553
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Ocean Springs, MS Electricity Overview
Ocean Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.52 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.12% higher than the average Mississippi rate of 13.37 cents and 15.53% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $158.84 per month. Customers in Ocean Springs deal with 1 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes.
Emissions in Ocean Springs average 6,404.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 70th highest polluting city out of 429 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. At 6,404.08 kilograms per person and 18,275 people in the city, the city emits 117,034,589.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 23rd worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Ocean Springs must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.21 | 162.02 | 2,146,926.91 | 305,084,177 | |
| Singing River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.63 | 154.7 | 1,050,521.05 | 132,653,095 |
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Electricity Production in Jackson County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Jackson County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | MS | Natural Gas | 9,458,652.47 | 5,144,486,298.66 | 543.89 | |||
Chevron OilMississippi Power (100.00%) | Jackson County | MS | Natural Gas | 1,022,371 | 622,739,645.08 | 609.11 |
Jackson County, Mississippi Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Jackson County averages 9,353.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 1,356,021,752.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The primary fuel used in Jackson County is Natural Gas, making up 84.37% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Adding Natural Gas totals to Coal (15.59%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.05%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% of the county's electricity generation. Jackson County has 2 electricity plants, which is 1111th highest in the United States.
Providers In Each City in Jackson County:
- Gautier, Mississippi:
- Singing River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Lucedale, Mississippi:
- Singing River Electric Cooperative: 48.87%
- Mississippi Power: 51.13%
- Moss Point, Mississippi:
- Singing River Electric Cooperative: 27.66%
- Mississippi Power: 72.34%
- Ocean Springs, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 56.56%
- Singing River Electric Cooperative: 43.44%
- Pascagoula, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 70.26%
- Singing River Electric Cooperative: 29.74%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Jackson County, Mississippi?
The largest electricity company in Jackson County, Mississippi by megawatt hours sold is Mississippi Power.
How many power plants are located in Jackson County, Mississippi?
Jackson County, Mississippi is home to 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singing River Electric Cooperative | 24,332 |
| 2 | Mississippi Power | 17,322 |
| 3 | Pearl River Valley EPA | 276 |
How many electric companies offer service in Jackson County, Mississippi?
Jackson County, Mississippi is home to 3 electricity providers operating in the area.
