Jones County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Jones County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Jones County had a 5.36% rise over the course of the previous 12 months.

Citizens of Jones County consume enough electricity to release 7,835.78 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the Mississippi average of 6,736.24.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, Jones County's average price is 16.11% lower than at 12.13 cents per kilowatt hour.

Jones County produces 100.00% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel types, giving it a ranking of 434th in the nation out of 3221 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources.

Residents of Jones County are faced with an average of 1.47 electrical outages per year, with an average of 166.66 minutes per outage.

Jones County has achieved a reduction of 20.94% in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation throughout the last year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,123,809 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,166,429 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,166,429 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    17.35 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    526,924,599 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,835.78 kg

Laurel, MS Electricity Overview

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Laurel has an average residential electricity rate of 13.63 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.77% less than the average nationwide price of 14.46 cents. Mississippi Power has an estimated 2,390 total residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city. Consumers in Laurel experience 1.47 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 166.66 minutes.

Laurel residents average 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 299th highest in the state out of 429 in this category. With total emissions of 115,600,592.34 kilograms, the city ranks 24th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 286,793.01 megawatt hours consumed in Laurel must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Laurel

Laurel residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.101/kWh$201.26/mo.$103.63/mo.
390th13.63¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Laurel
394th$154.5Average residential monthly electricity bill for Laurel Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Laurel, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dixie ElectricBUNDLED11.90140.57513,15261,043,900
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.94156.982,116,649294,959,545

Zips with electric coverage in Laurel, Mississippi include: 39443, 39440, 39437

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Ellisville, MS Electricity Overview

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Ellisville has an average residential electricity rate of 13.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.15% less than the average nationwide price of 14.46 cents. Mississippi Power has an estimated 1,347 total residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city. Consumers in Ellisville experience 1.47 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 166.66 minutes.

Ellisville residents average 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 299th highest in the state out of 429 in this category. With total emissions of 31,336,982.44 kilograms, the city ranks 74th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 77,743.78 megawatt hours consumed in Ellisville must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellisville

Ellisville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.101/kWh$201.26/mo.$103.63/mo.
380th13.43¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ellisville
384th$152.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ellisville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ellisville, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dixie ElectricBUNDLED11.90140.57513,15261,043,900
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.94156.982,116,649294,959,545

Sandersville, MS Electricity Overview

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Sandersville has an average residential electricity rate of 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.63% less than the average nationwide price of 14.46 cents. With a population of 636 residents, the city is the 236th most populous city in Mississippi. Selling an estimated 41,517.56 megawatt hours per year, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Sandersville residents average 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 5th highest in the state out of 429 in this category. With total emissions of 4,284,247.81 kilograms, the city ranks 236th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 10,628.77 megawatt hours consumed in Sandersville must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sandersville

Sandersville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.101/kWh$201.26/mo.$103.63/mo.
410th13.94¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sandersville
416th$156.98Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sandersville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sandersville, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.94156.982,116,649294,959,545

Zips with electric coverage in Sandersville, Mississippi include: 39443, 39439, 39477

Electricity Production in Jones County, Mississippi

Power Plants in Jones County, Mississippi

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Jones County MS Natural Gas 1,166,429546,908,097.12468.87

Jones County, Mississippi Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Jones County residents average 7,835.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use. At 7,835.78 kilograms per person and 67,246 residents in the county, the county emits 526,924,599.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 8th worst rank in the state for total emissions. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Jones County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Jones County has one power producing plant within its borders.

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Jones County, Mississippi Net Metering

Of the 2 electricity suppliers in Jones County, 2 of them report that they offer net metering. At the state level, Mississippi is known for heavily restricted net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Jones County averages out to about 4.08% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average for energy loss is 2.76% and the state average is 3.27%, resulting in a rank of 1098th best in the country and a state rank of 18th best out of 3221 and 82 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Jones County, Mississippi

Providers In Each City in Jones County:

  • Ellisville, Mississippi:
    • Mississippi Power: 75.06%
    • Dixie Electric: 24.94%
  • Laurel, Mississippi:
    • Mississippi Power: 84.88%
    • Dixie Electric: 15.12%
  • Sandersville, Mississippi:
    • Mississippi Power: 100.00%
  • Soso, Mississippi:
    • Dixie Electric: 13.57%
    • Mississippi Power: 86.43%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Jones County, Mississippi?

Jones County, Mississippi is home to one active power plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Jones County, Mississippi?

By total revenue, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in Jones County, Mississippi.

How many electric companies offer service in Jones County, Mississippi?

Jones County, Mississippi is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Jones County, Mississippi?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dixie Electric15,432
2Mississippi Power13,584

Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-09-27