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Lauderdale County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

With a population of 72,984 residents, Lauderdale County is the 763rd largest county by population in the US.

At an average residential price of 12.97 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Lauderdale County enjoy a 10.29% discount from the national average price.

Averaging generation of 1.88 megawatt hours per resident each year, Lauderdale County is 23 out of 82 counties in generation per capita in Mississippi.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Lauderdale County experienced a 4.59% rise in the last year.

Lauderdale County ranks 201st in the US out of 3221 counties for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 1.85 megawatt hours produced per person.

The largest electricity company in Lauderdale County by megawatt hours sold is Mississippi Power.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,219,702 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    136,961 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    135,092 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,869 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.88 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    438,132,732 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,003.13 kg

Meridian, MS Electricity Overview

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Meridian has an average residential electricity rate of 13.69 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.43% above Mississippi's average rate of 12.17 cents. This ranks the city 396th out of 429 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city deals with an average of 1.03 power outages per customer each year. These outages are on average 120.4 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.21 outages per customer and 122.99 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 358,411.56 megawatt hours a year, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Coming in at as the 8th worst ranked city out of 429 cities in the state, Meridian emits 236,118,638.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 5th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Meridian, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Meridian

Meridian 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.
396th13.69¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Meridian
371st$151.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Meridian Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Meridian, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
East Mississippi Electric PowerBUNDLED12.81132.59121,75615,600,000
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.94156.982,116,649294,959,545

Zips with electric coverage in Meridian, Mississippi include: 39301, 39305, 39307, 39342

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Collinsville CDP, MS Electricity Overview

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Collinsville CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 12.81 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.26% above Mississippi's average rate of 12.17 cents. This ranks the city 349th out of 429 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. East Mississippi Electric Power is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Coming in at as the 120th worst ranked city out of 429 cities in the state, Collinsville CDP emits 13,364,697.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 5th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Collinsville CDP, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Collinsville CDP

Collinsville CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.130/kWh$0.123/kWh$144.77/mo.$131.86/mo.
349th12.81¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Collinsville CDP
112th$132.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for Collinsville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Collinsville CDP, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
East Mississippi Electric PowerBUNDLED12.81132.59121,75615,600,000

Marion, MS Electricity Overview

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Marion has an average residential electricity rate of 13.79 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.28% above Mississippi's average rate of 12.17 cents. This ranks the city 401st out of 429 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city deals with an average of 1.03 power outages per customer each year. These outages are on average 120.4 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.21 outages per customer and 122.99 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 26,639.8 megawatt hours a year, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in the city.

Coming in at as the 136th worst ranked city out of 429 cities in the state, Marion emits 11,795,153.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 39th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Marion, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marion

Marion 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.
401st13.79¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Marion
389th$153.79Average residential monthly electricity bill for Marion Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Marion, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
East Mississippi Electric PowerBUNDLED12.81132.59121,75615,600,000
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.94156.982,116,649294,959,545

Zips with electric coverage in Marion, Mississippi include: 39301, 39305, 39364, 39342

Electricity Production in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Power Plants in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Meridian IIISR Meridian III (100.00%)
Lauderdale County MS Solar 127,223
Meridian IISR Meridian II (100.00%)
Lauderdale County MS Solar 7,869
Lauderdale County MS Natural Gas 1,8261,599,493.7875.95
Meridian Station CDP MS Distillate Fuel Oil 43101,864.132,368.93

Lauderdale County, Mississippi Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Lauderdale County is home to 4 electricity generation plants, which is the highest number of power plants within a county in Mississippi. Electricity consumption in the county has byproducts of 438,132,732.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 10th largest amount of any county in Mississippi. The county averages 6,003.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. They rank 79th worst county in Mississippi in this category. For electricity production purposes, Lauderdale County's top fuel type is Solar, making up 98.64% of generation in the county. Combined with Natural Gas (1.33%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.03%), these three fuel sources make up 100.00% electricity generation in the county.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
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Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
98.64%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
1.33%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.03%

Lauderdale County, Mississippi Net Metering

Approximately 50.00% of the electricity providers in Lauderdale County offer net metering to their customers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Mississippi has highly restricted laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Energy Loss

Lauderdale County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 4.41% of their energy lost per year. With a state average energy loss of 3.27%, Lauderdale County is ranked as the 25th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?

By total customer count, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

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

Lauderdale County, Mississippi is home to 4 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

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

Which electricity companies offer service in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Mississippi Power17,164
2East Mississippi Electric Power2,898

Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-09-18