Harrison County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Harrison County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Harrison County has a population of 211,044 citizens.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Harrison County is Mississippi Power.
Harrison County produces 2,810,957 megawatt hours from natural gas, which is enough to rank them 218th out of 3230 counties in the country for total natural gas generation.
Harrison County citizens are faced with outages lasting on average 133.1 minutes per incident, with approximately 1 outages a year.
Harrison County uses 27.78% more megawatt hours than it generates.
Harrison County generates 13.32 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 16th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,599,255 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,816,743 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,786 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,810,957 MWh
Production per Capita
13.35 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,865,250,499 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,838.21 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Gulfport
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Gulfport Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
15.52¢ per kWh
- 7.84% higher than last month
- 4.52% higher than March last year
- 6.93% higher than the Mississippi average
- 8.79% lower than the US average
- 368th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since March last year
- 17,959th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,632 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 915 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.06¢ per kWh
- 0.4% higher than last month
- 0.18% lower than March last year
- 2.46% higher than the Mississippi average
- 15.31% lower than the US average
- 352nd in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 14 since March last year
- 13,293rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 57 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,804 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$128.8 per month
- 14.14% lower than last month
- 7.89% lower than March last year
- 4.64% higher than the Mississippi average
- 7.05% higher than the US average
- 325th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 206 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 44 since March last year
- 21,005th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,328 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,103 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$162.57 per month
- 0.56% lower than last month
- 4.18% higher than March last year
- 1.1% higher than the Mississippi average
- 20.37% higher than the US average
- 203rd in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 99 since March last year
- 26,587th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 301 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,174 since March last year
Gulfport, MS Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Gulfport, which is 5.36% above the average state price of 13.34 cents and 12.55% below the nationwide average of 16.07 cents. Mississippi Power has an estimated 7,296 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier in the city. More electricity is produced in Gulfport than is consumed, with electricity generation totaling 228.67% of total usage.
Gulfport is home to 2 power plants, which is the 2nd highest for a city in Mississippi. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 685,803,844.27 kilograms, which is 2nd highest in Mississippi out of 429 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 9,494.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation the city is the 2nd highest polluting city in the state. In Gulfport, Natural Gas makes up 99.79% of the fuel utilized in electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gulfport
Gulfport residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gulfport, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric | BUNDLED | 13.35 | 169.96 | 1,246,985 | 166,483,000 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.15 | 160.19 | 2,810,957 | 2,132,505.98 | 301,754,568 |
| Philadelphia, MS Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.79 | 144.23 | 33,752.18 | 4,655,317.97 |
Zips with electric coverage in Gulfport, Mississippi include: 39503, 39532, 39501, 39560, 39507
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Biloxi, MS Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Biloxi, which is 3.86% above the average state price of 13.34 cents and 13.79% below the nationwide average of 16.07 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mississippi Power. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $166 per month, while the state average is $158.44.
All of the electricity sold in Biloxi has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 317,623,611.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 6,474.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 5th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Biloxi
Biloxi residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Biloxi, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric | BUNDLED | 13.35 | 169.96 | 1,246,985 | 166,483,000 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.15 | 160.19 | 2,132,505.98 | 301,754,568 |
Zips with electric coverage in Biloxi, Mississippi include: 39503, 39532, 39531, 39507, 39540, 39530, 39534
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Long Beach, MS Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 14.03 cents per kilowatt hour for customers in Long Beach, which is 5.16% above the average state price of 13.34 cents and 12.71% below the nationwide average of 16.07 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Mississippi Power. The average residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $163.73 per month, while the state average is $158.44.
All of the electricity sold in Long Beach has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, as there are no electricity generation plants within its borders. Approximately 107,818,911.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city from electricity consumption each year. Averaging 6,474.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 204th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Long Beach
Long Beach residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Long Beach, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric | BUNDLED | 13.35 | 169.96 | 1,246,985 | 166,483,000 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.15 | 160.19 | 2,132,505.98 | 301,754,568 |
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Electricity Production in Harrison County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Harrison County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jack WatsonMississippi Power (100.00%) | Gulfport | MS | Natural Gas | 2,810,957 | 1,568,201,565 | 557.89 | ||
Gulfport Naval Base CSG PV SystemArcadia Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Gulfport | MS | Solar | 5,786 |
Harrison County, Mississippi Details
Harrison County is home to 2 power plants, which is 5th highest in Mississippi. Coming in as the 168th worst ranked county in the country, the county releases 1,865,250,498.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per person in the county, which amounts to 8,838.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation the county is the 6th highest polluting county in Mississippi. Harrison County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 99.79% of electricity generation coming from the fuel.
Providers In Each City in Harrison County:
- Biloxi, Mississippi:
- Coast Electric: 59.61%
- Mississippi Power: 40.39%
- D'Iberville, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 10.49%
- Coast Electric: 81.47%
- Singing River Electric Cooperative: 8.03%
- Gulfport, Mississippi:
- Coast Electric: 30.69%
- Mississippi Power: 65.55%
- Philadelphia, MS Utilities: 3.77%
- Long Beach, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 63.66%
- Coast Electric: 36.34%
- Pass Christian, Mississippi:
- Mississippi Power: 35.73%
- Coast Electric: 64.27%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Harrison County, Mississippi?
By total megawatt hours sold, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity provider in Harrison County, Mississippi.
How many electric companies offer service in Harrison County, Mississippi?
There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Harrison County, Mississippi.
What electricity companies offer service in Harrison County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coast Electric | 27,545 |
| 2 | Mississippi Power | 22,903 |
| 3 | Singing River Electric Cooperative | 725 |
How many power plants are located within Harrison County, Mississippi?
There are 2 active electricity plants in Harrison County, Mississippi
