Pearl River Valley EPA
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About Pearl River Valley EPA
Pearl River Valley EPA provides electricity to 12 counties in the state including counties like Jackson County, Forrest County, Lamar County, Pearl River County, and Marion County. The company is an electric cooperative. There are 55,855 customer accounts receiving electricity from the supplier. These customer accounts are made up of 0.05% industrial customers, 3.24% commercial properties and 96.71% residential customers. Customers of Pearl River Valley EPA spend, on average, 13.85 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which is 3.59% higher than the average Mississippi price of 13.37 cents and 12.20% lower than the nationwide average of 15.77. The company had sales of 1,069,711 megawatt hours in 2023 sold to end users. The electricity sourced by the company primarily came from megawatt hours that they acquired by way of the wholesale electricity market. They purchased 1,119,139 wholesale megawatt hours. Their revenue in 2023 from electricity related activities was $142,593,500, with $135,959,600 coming from retail sales to end users.
The state average monthly residential electric bill is $157.86, while the Pearl River Valley EPA average is 10.62% more at $172.73 per month. Pearl River Valley EPA is the 47th ranked provider in the state for average monthly bill amount. The power grid owned by the provider has an average of 2.56 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting roughly 191.07 minutes. The US average for other companies is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes each outage. The company currently does not generate any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates from other suppliers and then resell it to end consumers.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Pearl River Valley EPA and any citizens who get their electricity from the company. This is a positive for any consumer considering installing solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused wattage back to the electricity supplier.
Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of operating in the electricity generation business. Electricity companies must report these losses. Pearl River Valley EPA recently reported an annual loss of around 4.42% of the electricity that they transmit. This percentage of loss gives them a ranking of 935th best out of 3529 companies who report energy loss in the US.
Pearl River Valley EPA Rate & Electric Bills
Pearl River Valley EPA residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Pearl River Valley EPA Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1422 Highway 13 North
Columbia, Mississippi 39429
United States of America - CEO:Matthew Ware
Pearl River Valley EPA Contact
- Website:www.prvepa.com
- Customer Service Phone:(855) 277-8372
- Contact Page:www.prvepa.com
- Social Media:
Pearl River Valley EPA Service
- Outage Map:www.outageentry.com
- States Served:
- Mississippi
- Counties Served:
- Jackson County
- Forrest County
- Lamar County
- Pearl River County
- Marion County
- Major Cities Served:
- Hattiesburg
- West Hattiesburg CDP
- Columbia
- Wiggins
- Purvis
- Oak Grove CDP
- Lumberton
- Arnold Line CDP
- Foxworth CDP
- Baxterville CDP
Energy Loss
Pearl River Valley EPA's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
49,428MWh
935 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Pearl River Valley EPA's Power Outages
191.07 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
2.56 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Pearl River Valley EPA.
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Pearl River Valley EPA Coverage Map
Pearl River Valley EPA State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
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Mississippi | 55,855 | 149,813,884.31 | 9 | 100% |
Pearl River Valley EPA County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
Covington County | 18,491 | 6 | 13.76 | $164.67/mo |
Forrest County | 78,110 | 4 | 13.83 | $168.20/mo |
George County | 24,260 | 3 | 13.37 | $161.22/mo |
Jackson County | 144,975 | 3 | 13.47 | $160.99/mo |
Jefferson Davis County | 11,372 | 4 | 13.82 | $166.46/mo |
Lamar County | 65,783 | 2 | 13.88 | $171.97/mo |
Lawrence County | 12,055 | 4 | 13.87 | $165.71/mo |
Marion County | 24,609 | 2 | 13.85 | $172.85/mo |
Pearl River County | 55,972 | 3 | 13.72 | $169.77/mo |
Perry County | 11,611 | 4 | 13.60 | $166.10/mo |
Cities Pearl River Valley EPA Has Coverage
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Pearl River Valley EPA FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Pearl River Valley EPA customers each month?
Consumers of Pearl River Valley EPA pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $172.73.
Who is the CEO of Pearl River Valley EPA?
The current CEO of Pearl River Valley EPA is Matthew Ware.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Pearl River Valley EPA customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for consumers of Pearl River Valley EPA is 13.85 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Pearl River Valley EPA?
Pearl River Valley EPA's customer service phone number is (855) 277-8372
What cities does Pearl River Valley EPA sell electricity in?
Pearl River Valley EPA provides electricity in 6 cities in the nation including Mississippi.
When will Pearl River Valley EPA power be restored?
Pearl River Valley EPA's outages last, on average, about 191.074 minutes per outage.
How many counties does Pearl River Valley EPA supply electricity to?
There are 12 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Pearl River Valley EPA.