Smith County, MS: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Smith County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Smith County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

The county is the 1097th largest producer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country, producing 287,789 megawatt hours.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Smith County is Southern Pine Electric.

The burning of natural gas in Smith County yields a total of 287,789 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 14th out of 82 counties in the state.

The burning of non-renewable fuel types in electricity generation in Smith County has been reduced by 7.13% in the past year.

Smith County saw a 0.96% decline in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the last year.

Smith County is ranked 5th out of 82 for highest polluting county in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. The county emits 9,048.53 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    244,462 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.88 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    287,789 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    287,789 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    19.87 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    131,049,840 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    9,048.53 kg

Taylorsville, MS Electricity Overview

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Taylorsville's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 14.12 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 5.22% more than the state's average price of 13.42 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $159.31. This is 1.40% higher than the Mississippi average bill of $157.1. Selling an estimated 22,340.83 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 12,159,373.78 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 6,342.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 305th highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Taylorsville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.104/kWh$229.89/mo.$101.95/mo.
379th14.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Taylorsville
229th$159.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Taylorsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Taylorsville, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED14.20159.172,109,668.79299,653,225
Southern Pine ElectricBUNDLED13.37156.54907,382.99121,296,452

Raleigh, MS Electricity Overview

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Raleigh's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.58 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.20% more than the state's average price of 13.42 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $161.07 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 6,095,544.18 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 6,342.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 53rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Raleigh

Raleigh residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.150/kWh$0.091/kWh$228.84/mo.$90.53/mo.
222nd13.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Raleigh
280th$161.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Raleigh Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Raleigh, 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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Polkville, MS Electricity Overview

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Polkville's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.42 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 0.02% more than the state's average price of 13.42 cents. With a population of 690 citizens, the city is the 243rd most populated city in Mississippi. The power grid in the city experiences an average of 2.8 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting roughly 326.37 minutes each. The countrywide averages of these two data points are 1.27 outages each year and 137.24 minutes per outage.

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 4,376,613.41 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 6,342.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 53rd highest in the state for pollution per capita.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Polkville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.099/kWh$209.78/mo.$85.56/mo.
192nd13.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Polkville
184th$156.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Polkville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Polkville, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Southern Pine ElectricBUNDLED13.37156.54907,382.99121,296,452

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Electricity Production in Smith County, Mississippi

Power Plants in Smith County, Mississippi

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Smith County MS Natural Gas 234,826125,713,678.44535.35
Georgia-Pacific Taylorsville PlywoodGeorgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC (100.00%)
Smith County MS Natural Gas 52,96328,562,781.66539.3

Smith County, Mississippi Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

There are 2 power producing plants in Smith County, which is the 1100th highest number of power plants in a county in the US. The county emits 9,048.53 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 5th highest polluting county out of 82 counties in the state and 416th out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 131,049,839.98 kilograms, the county ranks 45th highest in Mississippi and 1522nd 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.

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Smith County, Mississippi Net Metering

About 100.00% of the electricity companies in Smith County offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, Mississippi has heavily restricted net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Smith County that report energy loss. Combined, these 3 providers average a yearly energy loss of 4.24% of electricity produced. The United States average is 2.87%, meaning Smith County ranks 1107th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Smith County, Mississippi

Providers In Each City in Smith County:

  • Mize, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 92.42%
    • Southern Pine Electric: 7.58%
  • Polkville, Mississippi:
    • Southern Pine Electric: 100.00%
  • Raleigh, Mississippi:
    • Southern Pine Electric: 21.03%
    • Entergy Mississippi: 78.97%
  • 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Southern Pine Electric10,761
2Entergy Mississippi1,824
3Mississippi Power1,777

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

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Published: 2024-03-14