Scott County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Scott County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

When calculating by total customers, Mississippi Power is the largest provider in Scott County.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Scott County saw a 5.55% increase throughout the previous year.

Scott County's average residential electricity rate is 11.95 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.37% below the nationwide average price of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.

Scott County emits 6,736.24 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 6,736.24.

Scott County has a population of 27,990 citizens.

Scott County has the 1254th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3221 counties in the country, emitting 188,547,321.23 kilograms of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    467,766 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.71 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    188,547,321 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,736.24 kg

Forest, MS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Forest are paying a residential electricity rate of 13.03 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 7.05% higher than the state's average rate of 12.17 cents. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 63,291.99 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. Consumers in the city experience 1.9 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 264.45 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.21 outages at 122.99 minutes each.

Forest's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 36,577,776.14 kilograms, which is 67th largest amount in Mississippi out of 429 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Forest as the 299th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Forest

Forest residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.104/kWh$188.85/mo.$102.37/mo.
364th13.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Forest
346th$150.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Forest Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Forest, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Electric Power AssociationBUNDLED10.88132.51439,97947,877,000
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.94156.982,116,649294,959,545
Southern Pine ElectricBUNDLED12.45146.95908,320113,115,450

Zips with electric coverage in Forest, Mississippi include: 39074, 39117, 39092

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Morton, MS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Morton are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.64 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 4.35% lower than the state's average rate of 12.17 cents. Selling an estimated 9,800.64 megawatt hours, Entergy Mississippi is the largest electricity provider in the city. Consumers in Morton deal with 2.76 electrical outages a year with outages lasting on average 321.53 minutes.

Morton's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 24,998,181.82 kilograms, which is 85th largest amount in Mississippi out of 429 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Morton as the 5th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Morton

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.129/kWh$0.097/kWh$185.49/mo.$89.12/mo.
271st11.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Morton
303rd$140.58Average residential monthly electricity bill for Morton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Morton, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED11.02135.695,664,540624,267,513
Southern Pine ElectricBUNDLED12.45146.95908,320113,115,450

Hillsboro CDP, MS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Hillsboro CDP are paying a residential electricity rate of 13.25 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 8.88% higher than the state's average rate of 12.17 cents. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 60,214.6 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. Consumers in the city experience 1.03 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 235.91 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.21 outages at 122.99 minutes each.

Hillsboro CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 7,221,247.89 kilograms, which is 185th largest amount in Mississippi out of 429 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Hillsboro CDP as the 39th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillsboro CDP

Hillsboro CDP 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.
374th13.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hillsboro CDP
370th$151.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hillsboro CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hillsboro CDP, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Electric Power AssociationBUNDLED10.88132.51439,97947,877,000
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED13.94156.982,116,649294,959,545

Scott County, Mississippi Details

Scott County, Mississippi Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity providers in Scott County, 75.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Mississippi has restricted regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Scott County is 4.20%. This includes data from 4 companies, including Mississippi Power, Southern Pine Electric, and Central Electric Power Association. The countrywide average is 2.76%, meaning Scott County ranks 1204th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Scott County:

  • Forest, Mississippi:
    • Central Electric Power Association: 17.11%
    • Mississippi Power: 57.13%
    • Southern Pine Electric: 25.76%
  • Lake, Mississippi:
    • Central Electric Power Association: 44.92%
    • Southern Pine Electric: 29.05%
    • Mississippi Power: 26.03%
  • Morton, Mississippi:
    • Southern Pine Electric: 43.45%
    • Entergy Mississippi: 56.55%
  • Sebastopol, Mississippi:
    • Central Electric Power Association: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

By total revenue, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in Scott County, Mississippi.

What electricity companies offer service in Scott County, Mississippi?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Mississippi Power9,725
2Southern Pine Electric5,415
3Central Electric Power Association4,862
4Entergy Mississippi909

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

Scott County, Mississippi is home to 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-10-24