Smith County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Smith County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Smith County generates 23 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 12th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
Residents of Smith County are paying, on average, 15.90% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 13.56 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
While many counties work to reduce non-renewable fuel sources, Smith County's usage of non-renewable fuels for electricity purposes has increased by 15.77% in the last 12 months.
Smith County ranks as the 45th worst pollution level from electricity use out of 82 counties in the state, releasing 134,214,462.09 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Smith County is the 57th largest county by population in the state, with 14,483 residents residing within its borders.
Smith County residents are faced with an average residential monthly electricity expense of $161.48, which is 2.08% higher than the Mississippi average bill of $158.19 and 16.99% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
246,870 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
333,170 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
333,170 MWh
Production per Capita
23 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
134,214,462 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,267.03 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Taylorsville
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Taylorsville Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.87¢ per kWh
- 3.44% higher than last month
- 4.77% higher than April last year
- 8.44% higher than the Mississippi average
- 6.14% lower than the US average
- 362nd in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since April last year
- 18,255th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 899 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 644 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.14¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 0.12% lower than April last year
- 5.74% higher than the Mississippi average
- 12.31% lower than the US average
- 346th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since April last year
- 13,528th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 113 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,415 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$122.34 per month
- 6.25% lower than last month
- 0.7% higher than April last year
- 3.91% higher than the Mississippi average
- 8.51% higher than the US average
- 275th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 67 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 119 since April last year
- 23,669th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,109 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 563 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$160.82 per month
- 0.04% higher than last month
- 4.36% higher than April last year
- 2.14% higher than the Mississippi average
- 18.18% higher than the US average
- 163rd in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 104 since April last year
- 26,351st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 15 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,404 since April last year
Taylorsville, MS Electricity Overview
Taylorsville's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 5.74% more than the state's average price of 13.37 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $160.82. This is 1.66% higher than the Mississippi average bill of $158.19. Selling an estimated 22,411.67 megawatt hours, Mississippi Power is the largest provider in the city.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Taylorsville must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 12,312,964.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 132nd worst out of 429 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 6,423.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 126th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taylorsville
Taylorsville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Taylorsville, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 | |
| Southern Pine Electric | BUNDLED | 13.55 | 161.42 | 925,607.41 | 125,420,642 |
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Raleigh, MS Electricity Overview
Raleigh's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.72 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 2.65% more than the state's average price of 13.37 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $162.87 per month. With a population of 961 residents, the city is the 211th most populated city in Mississippi.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Raleigh must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 6,172,539.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 211th worst out of 429 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 6,423.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 5th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Raleigh
Raleigh residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Raleigh, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | BUNDLED | 13.53 | 163.26 | 5,565,764.54 | 753,312,676 | |
| Southern Pine Electric | BUNDLED | 13.55 | 161.42 | 925,607.41 | 125,420,642 |
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Polkville, MS Electricity Overview
Polkville's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.72 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 2.65% more than the state's average price of 13.37 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $161.42. This is 2.04% higher than the Mississippi average bill of $158.19. Polkville is home to 690 residents, which is the 243rd highest population for a city in the state.
Electricity providers suppliers who provide service in Polkville must rely on electricity produced in neighboring towns and rural areas, because zero power generation occurs within the city. Emitting 4,431,896.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the city ranks 243rd worst out of 429 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 6,423.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 126th highest in the state for pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Polkville
Polkville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Polkville, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pine Electric | BUNDLED | 13.55 | 161.42 | 925,607.41 | 125,420,642 |
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Electricity Production in Smith County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Smith County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SylvarenaCooperative Energy (100.00%) | Smith County | MS | Natural Gas | 280,602 | 150,941,639.1 | 537.92 | ||
Georgia-Pacific Taylorsville PlywoodGeorgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC (100.00%) | Smith County | MS | Natural Gas | 52,568 | 30,190,980.82 | 574.32 |
Smith County, Mississippi Details
There are 2 power producing plants in Smith County, which is the 1033rd highest number of power plants in a county in the US. The county emits 9,267.03 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 4th highest polluting county out of 82 counties in the state and 355th out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 134,214,462.09 kilograms, the county ranks 45th highest in Mississippi and 1511th in the US for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a county's pollution levels. Smith County's power plants mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Smith County:
- Mize, Mississippi:
- Southern Pine Electric: 7.58%
- Entergy Mississippi: 92.42%
- Polkville, Mississippi:
- Southern Pine Electric: 100.00%
- Raleigh, Mississippi:
- Entergy Mississippi: 79.00%
- Southern Pine Electric: 21.00%
- Sylvarena, Mississippi:
- Southern Pine Electric: 100.00%
- Taylorsville, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 67.19%
- Southern Pine Electric: 32.81%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Smith County, Mississippi?
The largest electricity supplier in Smith County, Mississippi by megawatt hours sold is Southern Pine Electric.
What electricity companies offer service in Smith County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Pine Electric | 10,822 |
| 2 | Entergy Mississippi | 1,829 |
| 3 | Mississippi Power | 1,775 |
How many electric companies offer service in Smith County, Mississippi?
There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Smith County, Mississippi.
How many power plants are located within Smith County, Mississippi?
There are 2 power plants located in Smith County, Mississippi
