Electric Rates & Providers in Hinds County, MS

Hinds County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Hinds County, Mississippi Electricity Overview

The largest electricity provider in Hinds County by megawatt hours sold is Entergy Mississippi.

Hinds County ranks 202nd in the United States out of 3230 counties for natural gas generation, with 3,166,623 megawatt hours produced using the source.

Hinds County generates 14.54 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 16 highest county out of 82 counties in Mississippi for production per capita.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Hinds County is 13.58 cents. This is approximately 15.51% below the national average rate of 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour.

Usage of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation has increased by 1.67% in Hinds County power generating plants.

Hinds County is ranked as the largest consuming county out of 82 counties in the state with 3,713,282.06 megawatt hours being consumed by residents for their electricity needs.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,713,282 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    17.05 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,166,623 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    3,166,623 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    14.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,408,182,465 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,467.56 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Jackson

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Jackson Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024

14.07¢ per kWh

  • 7.7% higher than last month
  • 2.42% lower than March last year
  • 3.07% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 17.31% lower than the US average
  • 156th in the state out of 428 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 124 since March last year
  • 11,544th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,678 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,291 since March last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.74¢ per kWh

  • 0.21% lower than last month
  • 10.75% higher than March last year
  • 0.19% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 17.19% lower than the US average
  • 266th in the state out of 428 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 144 since March last year
  • 11,263rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 729 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,873 since March last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024

$117.95 per month

  • 27.79% lower than last month
  • 5.87% lower than March last year
  • 4.17% lower than the Mississippi average
  • 1.96% lower than the US average
  • 160th in the state out of 428 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 166 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since March last year
  • 16,435th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9,299 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 336 since March last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$164.24 per month

  • 0.37% lower than last month
  • 13.27% higher than March last year
  • 2.13% higher than the Mississippi average
  • 21.6% higher than the US average
  • 330th in the state out of 428 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 176 since March last year
  • 26,859th in the US out of 31,812 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 239 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,886 since March last year

Jackson, MS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Jackson is roughly 13.74 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 3.03% above the state's average rate of 13.34 cents, resulting in the city ranking 266th lowest for average electricity price out of 429 cities in the state. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $164.24 per month, while the nationwide average is $137.93. Customers in the city pay a 19.08% markup compared to other citizens of the United States. Producing 21.69 megawatt hours per consumer living in the city, Jackson ranks as the 4th highest producing city out of 429 cities in Mississippi.

Electricity use in Jackson creates 944,223,413.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the highest of any city in Mississippi. Additionally, the city ranks 418th highest in the state for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city is home to 2 power producing plants, which is the 2nd highest number of power plants within a city in Mississippi out of the state's 429 cities. Jackson's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jackson

Jackson residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.086/kWh$233.92/mo.$88.89/mo.
266th13.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Jackson
330th$164.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Jackson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Jackson, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED13.55164.263,166,6235,590,094.62757,655,255

Zips with electric coverage in Jackson, Mississippi include: 39208, 39212, 39056, 39209, 39157, 39211, 39206, 39213, 39204, 39272, 39232 and 7 other zip code(s).

Clinton, MS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Clinton is roughly 13.74 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 3.03% above the state's average rate of 13.34 cents, resulting in the city ranking 266th lowest for average electricity price out of 429 cities in the state. Entergy Mississippi has an estimated 2,908 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.93, while the Clinton average is 19.08% more at $164.24 per month.

Electricity use in Clinton creates 180,172,950.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 10th highest of any city in Mississippi. This total also equates to a ranking of 36th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clinton

Clinton residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.086/kWh$233.92/mo.$88.89/mo.
266th13.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clinton
330th$164.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clinton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clinton, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED13.55164.265,590,094.62757,655,255

Zips with electric coverage in Clinton, Mississippi include: 39056, 39209, 39213, 39154, 39041

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Byram, MS Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Byram is roughly 13.74 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 3.03% above the state's average rate of 13.34 cents, resulting in the city ranking 266th lowest for average electricity price out of 429 cities in the state. Entergy Mississippi has an estimated 1,283 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.93, while the Byram average is 19.08% more at $164.24 per month.

Electricity use in Byram creates 81,514,826.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 31st highest of any city in Mississippi. This total also equates to a ranking of 204th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Byram

Byram residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.086/kWh$233.92/mo.$88.89/mo.
266th13.74¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Byram
330th$164.24Average residential monthly electricity bill for Byram Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Byram, Mississippi

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Entergy MississippiBUNDLED13.55164.265,590,094.62757,655,255

Zips with electric coverage in Byram, Mississippi include: 39212, 39272, 39170

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Electricity Production in Hinds County, Mississippi

Power Plants in Hinds County, Mississippi

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Hinds Energy FacilityEntergy Mississippi (100.00%)
Jackson MS Natural Gas 3,166,6231,200,665,663.12379.16

Hinds County, Mississippi Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 1,408,182,465.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Hinds County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 860th worst in the United States for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Hinds County's main fuel type used for electricity production is Natural Gas. They produce 3,166,623 megawatt hours from this fuel type.

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Hinds County, Mississippi Net Metering

Of the 2 electricity providers in Hinds County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. The state of Mississippi has restricted state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Hinds County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 5.34% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Hinds County a rank of 41st best in Mississippi out of 82.

Providers In Each City in Hinds County:

  • Bolton, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Byram, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Clinton, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Edwards, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Jackson, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Learned, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Raymond, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Terry, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 100.00%
  • Utica, Mississippi:
    • Entergy Mississippi: 88.87%
    • Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association: 11.13%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Hinds County, Mississippi?

By total revenue, Entergy Mississippi is the largest electricity provider in Hinds County, Mississippi.

What electricity companies offer service in Hinds County, Mississippi?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Entergy Mississippi59,090
2Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association178

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

Hinds County, Mississippi has 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

How many power plants are located in Hinds County, Mississippi?

Hinds County, Mississippi has one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-04