Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia

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About Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia is a municipal marketing authority, which means it is a government run entity that was voted into existence and serves the population of the geographic area it covers. There were a total of 12,669,133 megawatt hours sold through wholesale routes. Electricity generation and wholesale power purchases made up 87.10% and 12.71%, respectively, of the total electricity sourced by the company. Power plants the company owns generated 11,125,819 megawatt hours and an additional 1,622,922 were purchased by way of wholesale channels. In 2023, they made a total of $987,673,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 85.56% of their revenue coming from sales to the wholesale market.

Energy Loss

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia reports energy loss of 0.79% of their total generation from heat dissipation and other causes. This percentage of electricity lost earns them a rank of 107th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the United States.

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Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal Marketing Authority
  • Headquarters:1470 Riveredge Parkway North West
    Atlanta, Georgia 30328
    United States of America
  • CEO:James E. Fuller

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      Quick Facts About Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia

      As the 89th largest producer of electricity in the United States, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia produces 14,914,444.03 megawatt hours of electricity.

      Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia's electricity plants generate 10,009,416.43 megawatt hours from nuclear power. This is the 27th highest in the nation out of 3530 suppliers.

      Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia is the 4th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources in the state.

      Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia ranks 4th out of 94 providers in the state in megawatt hours generated from coal usage.

      Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia ranks 116th in the country out of 3530 providers for total electricity generation from natural gas, with generation totaling 3,427,641 total megawatt hours per year.

      Energy provider of the year for Georgia, Major Provider Category
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      Energy provider of the year for Georgia, Major Provider Category
      Lowest Energy Loss
      Georgia, Major Provider Category
      Claim Award
      Energy provider of the year for Georgia, Major Provider Category
      Lowest Energy Loss
      Georgia, Major Provider Category
      Claim Award

      Energy Loss

      Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia's energy loss due to business operations.

      -0.79%

      Total Energy Loss

      101,189MWh

      107 National Rank

      Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Energy Makeup

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      Power Plants Owned by Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia

      PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
      Burke County GA Nuclear 33,055,898
      Appling County GA Nuclear 14,156,653
      Monroe County GA Coal 6,899,1447,710,579,906.111,117.61
      Heard County GA Natural Gas 3,427,6411,312,124,188.9382.81

      Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Fuel Makeup

      NUCLEAR
      Nuclear
      Nuclear
      Nuclear
      Nuclear
      Nuclear
      Nuclear
      Nuclear
      67.11%
      NATURAL GAS
      Natural Gas
      Natural Gas
      Natural Gas
      22.98%
      COAL
      Coal
      9.89%
      DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
      Distillate Fuel Oil
      0.02%

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      Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia FAQ:

      What percentage of Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia's electricity is generated using renewable fuel sources?

      Electric facilities owned by or associated with Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia generate 0% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.

      Who is the CEO of Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia?

      James E. Fuller is the CEO of Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia.

      What percentage of Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?

      Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia produces 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.

      How many power plants are owned by or associated with Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia?

      There are 4 power plants associated with or owned by Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia.

      What is the phone number for Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia?

      You can reach Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia by phone via (800) 333-6324.

      Alex Zdanov
      Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
      Published: 2022-03-13