Coast Electric
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About Coast Electric
Coast Electric provides electricity to 4 counties and is classified as an electricity cooperative. Coast Electric has an average residential electricity rate of 13.68 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is above the state average rate of 13.55 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the US average of 15.74 cents. The company sold 1,826,921 megawatt hours in 2022 via retail sales. During the same timeframe, Coast Electric obtained 1,929,857 megawatt hours by way of wholesale electricity channels. In 2022, the supplier earned a total of $210,116,000 from retail electricity sales.
The average residential power bill for a customer of Coast Electric is $170.35 per month. Consumers of the supplier pay 6.82% more compared to the rest of the state. The provider currently does not produce any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates and then resell it at a higher rate to end customers. The power grid managed by the company experiences an average of 1.57 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting on average 97.35 minutes. The US average for other providers is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
Customers of Coast Electric are able to take advantage of net metering, which is a positive for both parties. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less attractive economically, as consumers have no way to sell extra energy back into the grid.
Coast Electric reported a yearly loss of about 5.17% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity generation industry and electricity providers must report these losses. Coast Electric's energy loss numbers place them at of 18th best out of the 48 providers that operate in Mississippi and report energy loss and 927th best out of 3526 in the country.
Coast Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Coast Electric residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Coast Electric Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:18020 Highway 603
Kiln, Mississippi 39556
United States of America - CEO:Ron Barnes
Coast Electric Contact
- Website:coastepa.com
- Customer Service Phone:(877) 769-2372
- Contact Page:coastepa.com
- Social Media:
Coast Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:coastepa.com
- Outage Map:outages.coastepa.com
- Outage Phone:(877) 769-2372
- States Served:
- Mississippi
- Counties Served:
- Harrison County
- Pearl River County
- Hancock County
- Stone County
- Major Cities Served:
- Gulfport
- Biloxi
- Long Beach
- D'Iberville
- Picayune
- Bay St. Louis
- Diamondhead
- Waveland
- Pass Christian
- Poplarville
Energy Loss
Coast Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
99,684MWh
927 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Coast Electric's Power Outages
97.35 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
1.57 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
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Coast Electric Coverage Map
Coast Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 89,466 | 230,211,000 | 5 | 100% |
Coast Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 45,911 | 2 | 13.47 | $169.95/mo |
| Harrison County | 211,044 | 3 | 13.58 | $168.25/mo |
| Pearl River County | 55,972 | 3 | 13.70 | $170.10/mo |
| Stone County | 18,356 | 3 | 14.36 | $173.30/mo |
Cities Coast Electric Has Coverage
- Bay St. Louis, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- D'Iberville, MS
- Diamondhead, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Long Beach, MS
- Pass Christian, MS
- Picayune, MS
- Poplarville, MS
- Waveland, MS
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Coast Electric FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Coast Electric customers each month?
Coast Electric currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $170.35, compared to the Mississippi average of $161.08 and the US of $161.08 for bundled service.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Coast Electric customers?
Coast Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 13.68 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 13.55 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.74 cents.
When will Coast Electric power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Coast Electric's customers is 97.35 minutes.
How many counties does Coast Electric sell electricity to?
There are 4 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Coast Electric including Mississippi.
Who is the CEO of Coast Electric?
Ron Barnes is the CEO of Coast Electric.
What is the phone number for Coast Electric?
Coast Electric's customer service phone number is (877) 769-2372
What cities does Coast Electric provider electricity in?
Coast Electric serves electricity in 10 cities.
