Lowndes County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lowndes County, MS is $162.20
- The average electricity rate in Lowndes County, MS is 13.15¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lowndes County, MS
The average residential electric bill in Lowndes County, MS is $162.20 per month. Lowndes County, MS is the 52nd most expensive county in Mississippi for electricity.
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Lowndes County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
While many counties attempt to inhibit non-renewable fuel types, Lowndes County's usage of non-renewable fuel sources in their power plants has increased by 18.80% during the last year.
Residents of the county experience an average of 0.77 power outages per year, with an average of 67.46 minutes per outage.
Lowndes County residents have an average residential monthly electricity expense of $162.2, which is 10.22% higher than the national average bill of $147.16.
As the 7th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, Lowndes County produces 93.71 megawatt hours per person a year.
The use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in Lowndes County rose by 68.99% last year.
At an average residential rate of 13.15 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Lowndes County enjoy a 21.45% discount from the US average price.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
996,746 MWh
Consumption per Capita
16.92 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,295,814 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
775,715 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
5,520,099 MWh
Production per Capita
106.88 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
348,492,863 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,916.29 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Columbus
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Rates and Production Categories
Columbus Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.93¢ per kWh
- 4.82% higher than last month
- 8.79% higher than November last year
- 2.3% lower than the Mississippi average
- 18.24% lower than the US average
- 134th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 75 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since November last year
- 8,820th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,617 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 864 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.79¢ per kWh
- 0.74% higher than last month
- 2.96% higher than November last year
- 4.79% lower than the Mississippi average
- 22.46% lower than the US average
- 50th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since November last year
- 6,272nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 187 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 301 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$118.9 per month
- 10.25% lower than last month
- 7.78% higher than November last year
- 5.64% lower than the Mississippi average
- 0.56% higher than the US average
- 52nd in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 29 since November last year
- 17,114th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,132 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,949 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.76 per month
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 5.64% higher than November last year
- 6.75% lower than the Mississippi average
- 2.47% higher than the US average
- 46th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 17,662nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 102 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 947 since November last year
Columbus, MS Electricity Overview
Residents who call Columbus home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.79 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.00% below Mississippi's average price of 13.46 cents. This means the city is 50th out of 428 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 11,267 total residential customers, Columbus Light and Water is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average residential power bill for a customer in the city is $145.76 per month, while the nationwide average is $147.16.
Electricity consumption in Columbus results in 152,500,037.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 18th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 6,391.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 182nd highest in Mississippi for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus
Columbus residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | BUNDLED | 13.19 | 161.07 | 605,120 | 79,801,000 | |
| Columbus Light and Water | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 135.84 | 122,424.63 | 14,970,125.09 |
Zips with electric coverage in Columbus, Mississippi include: 39702, 39701, 39705
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New Hope CDP, MS Electricity Overview
Residents who call New Hope CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.62% below Mississippi's average price of 13.46 cents. This means the city is 78th out of 428 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 2,240.61 megawatt hours, 4-County Electric Power Association is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Electricity consumption in New Hope CDP results in 22,231,332.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 84th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 6,391.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 182nd highest in Mississippi for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Hope CDP
New Hope CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Hope CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | BUNDLED | 13.19 | 161.07 | 605,120 | 79,801,000 |
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Columbus AFB CDP, MS Electricity Overview
Residents who call Columbus AFB CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.62% below Mississippi's average price of 13.46 cents. This means the city is 78th out of 428 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 681.55 megawatt hours, 4-County Electric Power Association is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Electricity consumption in Columbus AFB CDP results in 11,102,882.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 147th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 6,391.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 7th highest in Mississippi for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus AFB CDP
Columbus AFB CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus AFB CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | BUNDLED | 13.19 | 161.07 | 605,120 | 79,801,000 |
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Lowndes County, Mississippi Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Lowndes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CaledoniaGE Energy Financial Services (100.00%) | Lowndes County | MS | Natural Gas | 5,477,118 | 3 | 2,034,745,888.14 | 3 | 371.5 | 11 | ||
Columbus MSInternational Paper (100.00%) | Lowndes County | MS | Black Liquour | 438,772 | 1 | 166,463,299.72 | 2 | 379.38 | 3 | ||
OE_MS6OE_MS6 (100.00%) | Lowndes County | MS | Solar | 298,401 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
OE_MS5OE_MS5 (100.00%) | Lowndes County | MS | Solar | 81,523 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Lowndes County, Mississippi Production Fuel Makeup
Lowndes County is the 817th worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 348,492,863 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the county ranks 1035th highest in the US in pollution per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 5,916.29 kilograms of emissions per person. Approximately 87.70% of Lowndes County's electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Solar and Black Liquour make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 6.12% and 5.81% of total electricity production, respectively. Lowndes County is home to 4 power generation plants, which is the highest number of plants within a county in Mississippi.
Providers In Each City in Lowndes County:
- Artesia, Mississippi:
- 4-County Electric Power Association: 100.00%
- Caledonia, Mississippi:
- Monroe County Electric Power Association: 100.00%
- Columbus, Mississippi:
- 4-County Electric Power Association: 57.49%
- Columbus Light and Water: 42.51%
- Crawford, Mississippi:
- 4-County Electric Power Association: 100.00%
* 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 Lowndes County, Mississippi?
By total revenue, Columbus Light and Water is the largest electricity company in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
How many electric companies offer service in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
How many power plants are in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
Lowndes County, Mississippi is home to 4 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Light and Water | 13,001 |
| 2 | 4-County Electric Power Association | 8,568 |
| 3 | Monroe County Electric Power Association | 1,639 |
