Lowndes County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lowndes County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
There has been a 15.66% rise in the use of non-renewable electricity sources throughout the previous 12 months in Lowndes County.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Lowndes County is Columbus Light and Water.
Emitting 374,007,336.28 kilograms of CO2 gases, Lowndes County has the 765th worst pollution level due to electricity use of any county in the country and 11th highest in Mississippi.
Lowndes County produces 11,566 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 7th in the state out of 82 counties for total megawatt hours generated from solar power sources.
Lowndes County ranks 626th in the nation out of 3230 counties for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.2 megawatt hours produced per person a year.
Lowndes County ranks 136th in the nation out of 3230 counties for total natural gas generation, with 4,704,009.98 megawatt hours produced using the source.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,014,337 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.22 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,173,344 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
466,741 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,706,603 MWh
Production per Capita
87.83 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
374,007,336 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,349.44 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Columbus
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Columbus Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
13.18¢ per kWh
- 4.1% lower than last month
- 0.89% lower than May last year
- 4.91% lower than the Mississippi average
- 20.05% lower than the US average
- 56th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 35 since May last year
- 7,883rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,405 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 506 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.83¢ per kWh
- 0.08% lower than last month
- 1.99% lower than May last year
- 3.96% lower than the Mississippi average
- 20.53% lower than the US average
- 55th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 195 since May last year
- 7,099th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 194 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,903 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$124.16 per month
- 7.08% higher than last month
- 8.83% higher than May last year
- 11.73% lower than the Mississippi average
- 0.05% lower than the US average
- 40th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 194 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since May last year
- 19,098th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 222 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,325 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$149.35 per month
- 0.57% higher than last month
- 0.34% lower than May last year
- 5.78% lower than the Mississippi average
- 9.23% higher than the US average
- 52nd in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 202 since May last year
- 20,595th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 32 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 800 since May last year
Columbus, MS Electricity Overview
Residents who call Columbus home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.94% below Mississippi's average price of 13.36 cents. This means the city is 55th out of 428 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Columbus Light and Water is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.21 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 83.73 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Electricity consumption in Columbus results in 155,101,739.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 19th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 6,501.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 117th highest in Mississippi for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus
Columbus residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | BUNDLED | 12.61 | 151.32 | 588,396 | 74,185,000 | |
| Columbus Light and Water | BUNDLED | 12.88 | 146.6 | 130,149.03 | 16,766,422.89 |
Zips with electric coverage in Columbus, Mississippi include: 39702, 39701, 39705
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New Hope CDP, MS Electricity Overview
Residents who call New Hope CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.49% below Mississippi's average price of 13.36 cents. This means the city is 50th out of 428 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. 4-County Electric Power Association is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in the city are faced with 2.1 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 145 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Electricity consumption in New Hope CDP results in 22,610,606.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 87th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 6,501.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 341st highest in Mississippi for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Hope CDP
New Hope CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Hope CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | BUNDLED | 12.61 | 151.32 | 588,396 | 74,185,000 |
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Columbus AFB CDP, MS Electricity Overview
Residents who call Columbus AFB CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.49% below Mississippi's average price of 13.36 cents. This means the city is 50th out of 428 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. 4-County Electric Power Association is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Consumers in the city are faced with 2.1 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 145 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Electricity consumption in Columbus AFB CDP results in 11,292,301.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 149th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 6,501.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 117th highest in Mississippi for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus AFB CDP
Columbus AFB CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus AFB CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | BUNDLED | 12.61 | 151.32 | 588,396 | 74,185,000 |
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Electricity Production in Lowndes County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Lowndes County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CaledoniaGE Energy Financial Services (100.00%) | Lowndes County | MS | Natural Gas | 4,654,815 | 1,718,549,940.24 | 369.2 | ||
Columbus MSInternational Paper (100.00%) | Lowndes County | MS | Black Liquour | 491,617 | 187,597,215.03 | 381.59 | ||
OE_MS6OE_MS6 (100.00%) | Lowndes County | MS | Solar | 48,488 |
Lowndes County, Mississippi Details
Lowndes County is the 765th worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 374,007,336.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the county ranks 873rd highest in the US in pollution per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 6,349.44 kilograms of emissions per person. Approximately 90.93% of Lowndes County's electricity is produced using Natural Gas. Black Liquour and Wood/Wood Waste Solids make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 7.05% and 1.75% of total electricity production, respectively. Lowndes County is home to 3 power generation plants, which is the 3rd 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:
- Columbus Light and Water: 42.51%
- 4-County Electric Power Association: 57.49%
- 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 3 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 | 13,222 |
| 2 | 4-County Electric Power Association | 8,499 |
| 3 | Monroe County Electric Power Association | 1,665 |
