Yazoo County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Yazoo County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

As the 1220th highest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the country, Yazoo County produces 148,952 megawatt hours of electricity.

Residents of Yazoo County are paying, on average, 2.06% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average rate, at 14.76 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.

The 148,952 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable fuel types ranks Yazoo County at 626th in the county out of 3221 counties in non-renewable energy production.

At $150.93, the Yazoo County average monthly residential electric bill is 3.00% more than the state average.

Yazoo County has the 38th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 82 counties in the state, releasing 165,051,567.89 kilograms of CO2 gases.

There was a 4.97% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the last 12 months in Yazoo County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    446,926 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    16.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    148,952 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    148,952 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.57 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    165,051,568 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,171.77 kg

Yazoo City, MS Electricity Overview

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Yazoo City's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 11.21 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 7.94% lower than Mississippi's average price of 12.17 cents, which ranks the city 199th best for average electricity price out of 429 cities in Mississippi. Public Service Commission of Yazoo City is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $121.3 per month, while the nationwide average is $129.86. Consumers in the city have a 17.22% discount compared to the rest of the country.

Coming in at as the 40th worst ranked city out of 429 cities in the state, Yazoo City releases 69,491,038.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. More importantly, the city averages 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There is one electricity producing plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Yazoo City

Yazoo City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.124/kWh$0.086/kWh$194.35/mo.$88.89/mo.
199th11.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Yazoo City
31st$121.3Average residential monthly electricity bill for Yazoo City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Yazoo City, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED11.02135.695,664,540624,267,513
Public Service Commission of Yazoo CityBUNDLED10.49114.0456,568.915,932,363.64
Yazoo Valley Electric Power AssociationBUNDLED15.01152.18114,16317,138,000

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Pickens, MS Electricity Overview

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Pickens' inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 11.02 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 9.46% lower than Mississippi's average price of 12.17 cents, which ranks the city 73rd best for average electricity price out of 429 cities in Mississippi. Entergy Mississippi is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Pickens has 920 residents, which is the 198th largest population for a city in Mississippi.

Pickens is the 198th highest ranked city in the state out of 429 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 6,197,339.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 299th worst in Mississippi for emissions per capita. In Pickens, there are no electricity facilities. The city must depend on electricity imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pickens

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.124/kWh$0.086/kWh$194.35/mo.$88.89/mo.
73rd11.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Pickens
148th$135.69Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pickens Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Pickens, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED11.02135.695,664,540624,267,513

Benton CDP, MS Electricity Overview

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Benton CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 11.85 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 2.62% lower than Mississippi's average price of 12.17 cents, which ranks the city 288th best for average electricity price out of 429 cities in Mississippi. Entergy Mississippi is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Benton CDP has 415 residents, which is the 282nd largest population for a city in Mississippi.

Benton CDP is the 282nd highest ranked city in the state out of 429 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 2,795,539.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 6,736.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 299th worst in Mississippi for emissions per capita. In Benton CDP, there are no electricity facilities. The city must depend on electricity imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benton CDP

Benton CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.124/kWh$0.086/kWh$194.35/mo.$88.89/mo.
288th11.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Benton CDP
293rd$139.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Benton CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Benton CDP, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED11.02135.695,664,540624,267,513
Yazoo Valley Electric Power AssociationBUNDLED15.01152.18114,16317,138,000

Electricity Production in Yazoo County, Mississippi

Power Plants in Yazoo County, Mississippi

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
CF Industries Yazoo City ComplexCF Industries Nitrogen LLC (100.00%)
Yazoo County MS Natural Gas 148,95244,943,942.4301.73

Yazoo County, Mississippi Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Yazoo County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 165,051,567.89 kilograms, which is 38th largest amount in Mississippi out of 82 counties. This total also results in a ranking of 77th highest in the state for emissions per citizen with an average of 6,171.77 kilograms of emissions per person. Electricity generating facilities in the county primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 100.00% (or 148,952 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the county. Yazoo County is home to one power producing plant.

NATURAL GAS
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Natural Gas
100.00%

Yazoo County, Mississippi Net Metering

Of the 3 electric providers in Yazoo County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. At the state level, Mississippi has restricted net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Yazoo County is about 3.67% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.76%. This earned Yazoo County a rank of 6th best in the state out of 82.

Providers In Each City in Yazoo County:

  • Bentonia, Mississippi:
    • Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association: 21.91%
    • Entergy Mississippi: 78.09%
  • Eden, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Pickens, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Satartia, Mississippi:
    • Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association: 100.00%
  • Yazoo City, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 7.01%
    • Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association: 15.07%
    • Public Service Commission of Yazoo City: 77.92%

* 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 Yazoo County, Mississippi?

By total megawatt hours sold, Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association is the largest electricity supplier in Yazoo County, Mississippi.

Which electricity companies offer service in Yazoo County, Mississippi?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association5,311
2Public Service Commission of Yazoo City5,025
3Entergy Mississippi3,348

How many power plants are in Yazoo County, Mississippi?

There is one electricity plant located in Yazoo County, Mississippi

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

Yazoo County, Mississippi has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.

Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-10-24