Jackson County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jackson County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Jackson County ranks 5th out of 82 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population consuming 2,472,479.98 megawatt hours.
Citizens of Jackson County use enough electricity to emit 9,442.94 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the nationwide average of 4,123.17.
With a population of 144,975 residents, Jackson County is the 5th largest county in Mississippi.
Jackson County has seen a reduction of 12.17% in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production during the last year.
Jackson County uses only 24.02% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the surplus 75.98%.
Averaging production of 70.99 megawatt hours per citizen a year, Jackson County is 395th out of 3230 counties in the nation for generation per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,472,480 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
10,291,587 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
10,291,587 MWh
Production per Capita
70.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,368,989,534 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,442.94 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Pascagoula
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Pascagoula Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
15.64¢ per kWh
- 7.33% higher than last month
- 6.66% higher than March last year
- 7.73% higher than the Mississippi average
- 8.1% lower than the US average
- 377th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 35 since March last year
- 18,187th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,667 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,593 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.93¢ per kWh
- 0.59% higher than last month
- 0.1% lower than March last year
- 1.58% higher than the Mississippi average
- 16.04% lower than the US average
- 339th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 14 since March last year
- 12,773rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 389 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,715 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$126.48 per month
- 9.83% lower than last month
- 10.93% lower than March last year
- 2.76% higher than the Mississippi average
- 5.13% higher than the US average
- 274th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 228 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 105 since March last year
- 20,268th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 337 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,637 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$159.13 per month
- 0.81% lower than last month
- 3.85% higher than March last year
- 1.05% lower than the Mississippi average
- 17.82% higher than the US average
- 136th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 137 since March last year
- 26,059th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,014 since March last year
Pascagoula, MS Electricity Overview
Pascagoula's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.46% higher than the average Mississippi rate of 13.34 cents and 13.30% lower than the national average of 16.07 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $159.13 per month. Customers in Pascagoula deal with 1 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes.
Emissions in Pascagoula average 6,474.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 204th highest polluting city out of 429 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. At 6,474.05 kilograms per person and 22,001 people in the city, the city emits 142,435,683.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 20th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Pascagoula must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pascagoula
Pascagoula residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pascagoula, Mississippi
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.15 | 160.19 | 2,132,505.98 | 301,754,568 | |
Singing River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.83 | 156.66 | 1,049,085.28 | 134,623,819 |
Zips with electric coverage in Pascagoula, Mississippi include: 39562, 39563, 39581, 39567
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Gautier, MS Electricity Overview
Gautier's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.02% lower than the average Mississippi rate of 13.34 cents and 18.68% less than the national average of 16.07 cents. Singing River Electric Cooperative has an estimated 1,205 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.
Emissions in Gautier average 6,474.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 36th highest polluting city out of 429 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. At 6,474.05 kilograms per person and 18,932 people in the city, the city emits 122,566,809.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 22nd worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Gautier must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gautier
Gautier residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gautier, Mississippi
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Singing River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.83 | 156.66 | 1,049,085.28 | 134,623,819 |
Zips with electric coverage in Gautier, Mississippi include: 39564, 39565, 39553
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Ocean Springs, MS Electricity Overview
Ocean Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.19% higher than the average Mississippi rate of 13.34 cents and 14.35% lower than the national average of 16.07 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $158.64 per month. Customers in Ocean Springs deal with 1 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes.
Emissions in Ocean Springs average 6,474.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 204th highest polluting city out of 429 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. At 6,474.05 kilograms per person and 18,275 people in the city, the city emits 118,313,354.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 23rd worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Ocean Springs must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.15 | 160.19 | 2,132,505.98 | 301,754,568 | |
Singing River Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.83 | 156.66 | 1,049,085.28 | 134,623,819 |
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Electricity Production in Jackson County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Jackson County, Mississippi
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Jackson County | MS | Natural Gas | 9,239,538.63 | 5,057,583,051.84 | 547.38 | |||
Chevron OilMississippi Power (100.00%) | Jackson County | MS | Natural Gas | 1,052,048 | 640,774,261.54 | 609.07 |
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Jackson County, Mississippi?
The largest electricity company in Jackson County, Mississippi by megawatt hours sold is Mississippi Power.
How many power plants are located in Jackson County, Mississippi?
Jackson County, Mississippi is home to 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, Mississippi?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Singing River Electric Cooperative | 24,453 |
2 | Mississippi Power | 17,291 |
3 | Pearl River Valley EPA | 276 |
How many electric companies offer service in Jackson County, Mississippi?
Jackson County, Mississippi is home to 3 electricity providers operating in the area.