Lamar County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lamar County, MS is $172.00
- The average electricity rate in Lamar County, MS is 13.78¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lamar County, MS
The average residential electric bill in Lamar County, MS is $172.00 per month. Lamar County, MS is the 76th most expensive county in Mississippi for electricity.
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Lamar County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
In Lamar County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has dropped by 5.57% during the last year.
Lamar County is ranked 1212th out of 3221 for worst polluting county in the United States when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 5,524.83 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
During the last 12 months, Lamar County experienced a 2.23% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.
Lamar County is 243rd in the US out of 3221 counties in solar power generation, with 191,981 megawatt hours generated from solar.
Over the course of the previous year, there has been a 10.55% decrease in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production in Lamar County.
Lamar County is 828th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 191,981 megawatt hours generated from renewable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,113,550 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.93 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,135,282 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
191,981 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,943,301 MWh
Production per Capita
47.66 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
363,440,072 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,524.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in West Hattiesburg CDP
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West Hattiesburg CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.72¢ per kWh
- 1.26% higher than last month
- 10.27% higher than November last year
- 3.28% higher than the Mississippi average
- 13.57% lower than the US average
- 355th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 209 since November last year
- 12,263rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,144 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,280 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.13¢ per kWh
- 0.82% higher than last month
- 4.29% higher than November last year
- 5.17% higher than the Mississippi average
- 14.34% lower than the US average
- 348th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 148 since November last year
- 11,882nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 642 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,224 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$141.4 per month
- 12.58% lower than last month
- 13.87% higher than November last year
- 12.21% higher than the Mississippi average
- 19.59% higher than the US average
- 404th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since November last year
- 25,150th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,086 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,477 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$174.32 per month
- 0.83% higher than last month
- 6.87% higher than November last year
- 11.52% higher than the Mississippi average
- 22.55% higher than the US average
- 415th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since November last year
- 27,228th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 120 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,868 since November last year
West Hattiesburg CDP, MS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for West Hattiesburg CDP is around 14.13 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 13.39 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.66 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $174.32 per month, while the national average is $146.93. The city is faced with an average of 1.54 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 128.01 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
West Hattiesburg CDP is the 56th highest ranked city in the state out of 428 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 40,975,973.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 6,355.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks West Hattiesburg CDP as the 15th highest polluting city in the state. Within West Hattiesburg CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Hattiesburg CDP
West Hattiesburg CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.67 | 164.83 | 2,125,599.63 | 311,724,768 | |
| Pearl River Valley EPA | BUNDLED | 13.65 | 171.56 | 795,982.46 | 108,621,573.65 |
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Sumrall, MS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Sumrall is around 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 13.39 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.66 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $160.69 per month, while the national average is $146.93. The city is faced with an average of 1.03 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 96.48 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Sumrall is the 125th highest ranked city in the state out of 428 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 12,984,941.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 6,355.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Sumrall as the 15th highest polluting city in the state. Within Sumrall, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sumrall
Sumrall residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sumrall, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.67 | 164.83 | 2,125,599.63 | 311,724,768 |
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Purvis, MS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Purvis is around 14.22 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 13.39 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.66 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $169.9 per month, while the national average is $146.93. The city is faced with an average of 1.54 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 128.01 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Purvis is the 128th highest ranked city in the state out of 428 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 12,597,235.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 6,355.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Purvis as the 15th highest polluting city in the state. Within Purvis, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Purvis
Purvis residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Purvis, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.67 | 164.83 | 2,125,599.63 | 311,724,768 | |
| Pearl River Valley EPA | BUNDLED | 13.65 | 171.56 | 795,982.46 | 108,621,573.65 |
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Lamar County, Mississippi Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Lamar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R D MorrowCooperative Energy (100.00%) | Lamar County | MS | Natural Gas | 2,943,301 | 10 | 1,023,292,344.2 | 11 | 347.67 | 22 | ||
Sumrall II Solar FarmRenewables Pipeline Parent, LLC (100.00%) | Lamar County | MS | Solar | 101,343 | 8 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Sumrall I Solar FarmMS Solar 2, LLC (100.00%) | Lamar County | MS | Solar | 90,638 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Lamar County, Mississippi Production Fuel Makeup
Lamar County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 363,440,072.32 kilograms, which is 11th highest amount in the state out of 82 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,524.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 76th highest county in the state for CO2 pollution per capita. The county has 3 power generation plants, which is 895th highest in the nation. When considering electricity generation, Lamar County's main fuel is Natural Gas, accounting for 2,943,301 megawatt hours, or 93.88% of production in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Lamar County, Mississippi?
By total megawatt hours sold, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity company in Lamar County, Mississippi.
How many electric companies offer service in Lamar County, Mississippi?
Lamar County, Mississippi is home to 2 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lamar County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearl River Valley EPA | 10,804 |
| 2 | Mississippi Power | 7,933 |
How many power plants are located within Lamar County, Mississippi?
Lamar County, Mississippi has 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
