Scott County, MS: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

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 measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Scott County saw a 6.89% decline throughout the previous year.

Scott County has no power production plants and must import all of the electricity used in the county.

Releasing 177,994,964.53 kilograms of CO2 gases, Scott County has the 33rd highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 82 counties in Mississippi.

Scott County is the 819th highest polluting county in the country based on emissions per person.

Scott County is ranked as the 32nd highest consuming county out of 82 counties in the state with over 400,000 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens who live there.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    473,665 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.88 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    177,994,965 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,342.92 kg

Forest, MS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Forest are paying a residential electricity rate of 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 3.09% higher than the state's average rate of 13.42 cents. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 64,885.3 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. Consumers in the city experience 3.06 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 264.34 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

Forest's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 34,657,703.88 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 6,342.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Forest as the 305th 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 February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.104/kWh$230.41/mo.$102.37/mo.
358th13.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Forest
219th$158.93Average 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 AssociationBUNDLED12.36156.77464,46557,416,000
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED14.20159.172,109,668.79299,653,225
Southern Pine ElectricBUNDLED13.37156.54907,382.99121,296,452

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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 13.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 0.86% higher than the state's average rate of 13.42 cents. Entergy Mississippi sells an estimated 9,751.83 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. Consumers in the city experience 2.8 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 326.37 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

Morton's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 23,392,681.53 kilograms, which is 84th largest amount in Mississippi out of 429 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 6,342.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Morton as the 6th 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 July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.097/kWh$223.43/mo.$89.12/mo.
212th13.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Morton
237th$159.76Average 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 MississippiBUNDLED13.56162.275,519,499.18748,301,827
Southern Pine ElectricBUNDLED13.37156.54907,382.99121,296,452

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Hillsboro CDP, MS Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Hillsboro CDP are paying a residential electricity rate of 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 4.27% higher than the state's average rate of 13.42 cents. Hillsboro CDP has the 224th largest population in the state, with 846 residents calling the city home. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 61,730.44 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Hillsboro CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 5,366,108.62 kilograms, which is 224th largest amount in Mississippi out of 429 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 6,342.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Hillsboro CDP as the 305th 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 November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.163/kWh$0.101/kWh$239.71/mo.$103.63/mo.
367th13.99¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hillsboro CDP
238th$159.82Average 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 AssociationBUNDLED12.36156.77464,46557,416,000
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED14.20159.172,109,668.79299,653,225

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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 4.53%. This includes data from 4 companies, including Mississippi Power, Southern Pine Electric, and Central Electric Power Association. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Scott County ranks 1441st best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Scott County:

  • Forest, Mississippi:
    • Mississippi Power: 57.13%
    • Southern Pine Electric: 25.76%
    • Central Electric Power Association: 17.11%
  • Lake, Mississippi:
    • Mississippi Power: 26.03%
    • Southern Pine Electric: 29.05%
    • Central Electric Power Association: 44.92%
  • Morton, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 56.55%
    • Southern Pine Electric: 43.45%
  • 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 Power9,751
2Southern Pine Electric5,456
3Central Electric Power Association4,971
4Entergy Mississippi910

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

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

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-14