Lawrence County, MS: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Lawrence County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lawrence County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

Lawrence County generates 39.37% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel types, giving it a ranking of 17th in the state out of 82 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.

Lawrence County is the 11 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 82 counties in Mississippi, with a population of 12,055 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 430,303.

With a population of 12,055 citizens, Lawrence County is the 2357th largest county in the United States.

Lawrence County produces 14.05 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 387th highest county in the country for non-renewable generation per capita.

Lawrence County's average residential electricity rate is 13.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.61% less than the nationwide average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

As the 969th highest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US, Lawrence County produces 430,303 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    203,479 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.88 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    430,303 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    260,890 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    169,413 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    35.69 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    75,684,755 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,278.29 kg

Monticello, MS Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Monticello are paying an average residential electricity rate of 13.52 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 207th out of 429 cities in the state. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $159.35 per month, while the state average is $157.1. The city experiences an average of 2.8 electrical outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 326.37 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes an outage.

As the 172nd worst ranked city out of 429 cities in Mississippi, Monticello releases 8,949,857.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 53rd highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 6,342.92 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Monticello, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monticello

Monticello residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.148/kWh$0.099/kWh$221.72/mo.$88.67/mo.
207th13.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Monticello
230th$159.35Average residential monthly electricity bill for Monticello Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Monticello, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED13.56162.275,519,499.18748,301,827
Southern Pine ElectricBUNDLED13.37156.54907,382.99121,296,452

New Hebron, MS Electricity Overview

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Residents living in New Hebron are paying an average residential electricity rate of 13.56 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 217th out of 429 cities in the state. New Hebron has the 256th highest population in the state, with 614 citizens living within its borders. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $160.59. This is 17.04% more than the nationwide average of $137.21.

As the 256th worst ranked city out of 429 cities in Mississippi, New Hebron releases 3,894,551.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 305th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 6,342.92 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In New Hebron, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Hebron

New Hebron residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.094/kWh$226.85/mo.$90.01/mo.
217th13.56¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of New Hebron
256th$160.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for New Hebron Residents

Electric Companies With Service in New Hebron, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED13.56162.275,519,499.18748,301,827
Southern Pine ElectricBUNDLED13.37156.54907,382.99121,296,452

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Silver Creek, MS Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Silver Creek are paying an average residential electricity rate of 13.59 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 225th out of 429 cities in the state. Silver Creek has the 368th highest population in the state, with 185 citizens living within its borders. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $161.42. This is 17.64% more than the nationwide average of $137.21.

As the 367th worst ranked city out of 429 cities in Mississippi, Silver Creek releases 1,173,439.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 305th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 6,342.92 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Silver Creek, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Silver Creek

Silver Creek residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.090/kWh$230.28/mo.$90.90/mo.
225th13.59¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Silver Creek
282nd$161.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Silver Creek Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Silver Creek, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED13.56162.275,519,499.18748,301,827
Southern Pine ElectricBUNDLED13.37156.54907,382.99121,296,452

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Electricity Production in Lawrence County, Mississippi

Power Plants in Lawrence County, Mississippi

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Georgia-Pacific Monticello PaperGeorgia-Pacific Monticello LLC (100.00%)
Lawrence County MS Black Liquour 430,303160,052,728.72371.95

Lawrence County, Mississippi Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Lawrence County results in the release of 75,684,755.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 1979th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and 67th highest in Mississippi out of 82 counties. More importantly, the county averages 6,278.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. The county has one electricity generation plant within its borders. Lawrence County's fuel of choice is Black Liquour, with 48.32% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Adding Black Liquour totals to Natural Gas (39.37%) and Wood/Wood Waste Solids (12.31%), these three fuels account for 100.00% county's electricity production.

BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
48.32%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
39.37%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
12.31%

Lawrence County, Mississippi Net Metering

There are 4 companies in Lawrence County selling electricity. Of those 4, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Mississippi has heavily restricted state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Lawrence County is 5.90%. This includes data from 4 providers, including Southern Pine Electric, Pearl River Valley EPA, and Magnolia Electric Power Association. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Mississippi average is 3.55%, resulting in a rank of 2395th best in the United States and a state rank of 51st best out of 3230 and 82 counties, respectively.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Lawrence County, Mississippi?

The largest electricity supplier in Lawrence County, Mississippi by total revenue is Southern Pine Electric.

How many power plants are within Lawrence County, Mississippi?

There is one active electricity plant located in Lawrence County, Mississippi

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

There are 4 electricity companies offering service in Lawrence County, Mississippi.

What electricity companies offer service in Lawrence County, Mississippi?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Southern Pine Electric4,387
2Pearl River Valley EPA2,182
3Magnolia Electric Power Association1,538
4Entergy Mississippi1,167

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-12