Wayne County, MS: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Wayne County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wayne County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

At an average residential rate of 12.48 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Wayne County enjoy a 22.09% discount from the nationwide average rate.

Wayne County ranks 46th out of 82 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population using 334,613.74 megawatt hours.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Wayne County experienced a 6.89% drop within the preceding 12 months.

With a population of 19,824 residents, Wayne County is the 46th most populated county in the state.

The largest provider in Wayne County by number of customers is Dixie Electric.

Wayne County has emissions of 6,342.92 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,107.28.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    334,614 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.88 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    125,742,006 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,342.92 kg

Waynesboro, MS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.44 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Waynesboro, which is 0.16% above the average Mississippi price of 13.42 cents and 16.06% lower than the US average of 16.01 cents. The city is faced with an average of 1.36 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 160.24 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 56,351.37 megawatt hours, Mississippi Power is the largest provider in the city.

Waynesboro citizens average 6,342.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 53rd highest in Mississippi out of 429 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 29,171,079.82 kilograms, which is the 73rd worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Waynesboro have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waynesboro

Waynesboro 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.
199th13.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Waynesboro
157th$155.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Waynesboro Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Waynesboro, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dixie ElectricBUNDLED12.36150.18541,45566,909,100
Mississippi PowerBUNDLED14.20159.172,109,668.79299,653,225

State Line, MS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.55 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of State Line, which is 6.48% below the average Mississippi price of 13.42 cents and 21.63% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 2,971.12 megawatt hours, Singing River Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city. State Line has the 248th largest population in Mississippi, with 667 citizens residing within the city's borders.

State Line citizens average 6,342.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 53rd highest in Mississippi out of 429 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 4,230,726.3 kilograms, which is the 249th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in State Line have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in State Line

State Line residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.140/kWh$0.103/kWh$211.88/mo.$87.51/mo.
81st12.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of State Line
102nd$150.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for State Line Residents

Electric Companies With Service in State Line, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Singing River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.40149.931,034,267.11128,251,192

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Clara CDP, MS Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.36 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Clara CDP, which is 7.92% below the average Mississippi price of 13.42 cents and 22.84% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Dixie Electric. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.73 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 187.37 minutes per outage. The countrywide averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.27 outages per year and 137.24 minutes each outage.

Clara CDP citizens average 6,342.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them 305th highest in Mississippi out of 429 in this category. Total emissions in the city are 3,951,637.91 kilograms, which is the 254th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state. Electricity companies who provide service in Clara CDP have to rely on electricity generated in nearby towns or rural areas, since zero electricity generation happens within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clara CDP

Clara CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.124/kWh$0.118/kWh$151.32/mo.$138.90/mo.
36th12.36¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clara CDP
97th$150.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clara CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clara CDP, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dixie ElectricBUNDLED12.36150.18541,45566,909,100

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Wayne County, Mississippi Details

Wayne County, Mississippi Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity companies in Wayne County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. The state of Mississippi has heavily restricted state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Wayne County that report energy loss, including Dixie Electric, Singing River Electric Cooperative, and East Mississippi Electric Power. Together, these 3 companies average an annual energy loss of 6.24% of electricity generated. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.55%, resulting in a rank of 2547th best in the nation and a state rank of 65th best out of 3230 and 82 counties, respectively.

FAQ

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

There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Wayne County, Mississippi.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Wayne County, Mississippi?

By total revenue, Dixie Electric is the largest electricity company in Wayne County, Mississippi.

What electricity companies offer service in Wayne County, Mississippi?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dixie Electric16,559
2Singing River Electric Cooperative4,702
3East Mississippi Electric Power191

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-21