Lamar County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lamar County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Lamar County produces 53.11 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 472nd highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the US.
While most counties try to decrease non-renewable fuel sources, Lamar County's non-renewable fuel use in their power facilities has increased by 100.00% within the last year.
Lamar County is 177th in the US out of 3230 counties in solar power generation, with 203,300 megawatt hours generated from solar.
Lamar County residents pay an average residential electricity bill of $173.07, which is 25.48% higher than the nationwide average bill of $137.93.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Lamar County is Mississippi Power.
Lamar County released 365,590,745.78 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes them the 13th worst polluting county in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,121,898 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,493,778 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
203,300 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,290,478 MWh
Production per Capita
53.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
365,590,746 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,557.53 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in West Hattiesburg CDP
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West Hattiesburg CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
15.48¢ per kWh
- 7.47% higher than last month
- 2.17% higher than March last year
- 6.66% higher than the Mississippi average
- 9.02% lower than the US average
- 364th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 14 since March last year
- 17,823rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,484 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 193 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.44¢ per kWh
- 0.19% higher than last month
- 0.8% higher than March last year
- 5.26% higher than the Mississippi average
- 13% lower than the US average
- 398th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since March last year
- 14,605th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,193 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$133.21 per month
- 17.1% lower than last month
- 6.49% lower than March last year
- 8.23% higher than the Mississippi average
- 10.72% higher than the US average
- 387th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 186 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since March last year
- 22,406th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,816 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 602 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$170.7 per month
- 0.45% lower than last month
- 2.9% higher than March last year
- 6.15% higher than the Mississippi average
- 26.39% higher than the US average
- 397th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since March last year
- 28,404th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,184 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,348 since March last year
West Hattiesburg CDP, MS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for West Hattiesburg CDP is around 14.44 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.07 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $170.7 per month, while the national average is $137.93. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
West Hattiesburg CDP is the 58th highest ranked city in the state out of 429 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 41,738,232.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 6,474.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks West Hattiesburg CDP as the 36th highest polluting city in the state. Within West Hattiesburg CDP, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Hattiesburg CDP
West Hattiesburg CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.15 | 160.19 | 2,132,505.98 | 301,754,568 | |
| Pearl River Valley EPA | BUNDLED | 14.38 | 174.4 | 739,018.95 | 106,259,975.87 |
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Sumrall, MS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Sumrall is around 14.30 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.07 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $160.18 per month, while the national average is $137.93. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Sumrall is the 126th highest ranked city in the state out of 429 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 13,226,494.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 6,474.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Sumrall as the 400th highest polluting city in the state. Within Sumrall, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sumrall
Sumrall residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sumrall, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.15 | 160.19 | 2,132,505.98 | 301,754,568 |
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Purvis, MS Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Purvis is around 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the state average price of 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour, it is less than the national average of 16.07 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $163.92 per month, while the national average is $137.93. The city is faced with an average of 1 power outages per consumer a year. These outages last an average of 133.1 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.
Purvis is the 129th highest ranked city in the state out of 429 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city releasing 12,831,576.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 6,474.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Purvis as the 5th highest polluting city in the state. Within Purvis, there are no electricity plants. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Purvis
Purvis residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Purvis, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.15 | 160.19 | 2,132,505.98 | 301,754,568 | |
| Pearl River Valley EPA | BUNDLED | 14.38 | 174.4 | 739,018.95 | 106,259,975.87 |
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Electricity Production in Lamar County, Mississippi
Power Plants in Lamar County, Mississippi
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R D MorrowCooperative Energy (100.00%) | Lamar County | MS | Natural Gas | 3,290,478 | 1,138,510,807.7 | 346 | ||
Sumrall I Solar FarmMS Solar 2, LLC (100.00%) | Lamar County | MS | Solar | 107,026 | ||||
Sumrall II Solar FarmRenewables Pipeline Parent, LLC (100.00%) | Lamar County | MS | Solar | 96,274 |
Lamar County, Mississippi Details
Lamar County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 365,590,745.78 kilograms, which is 13th highest amount in the state out of 82 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 5,557.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 79th highest county in the state for CO2 pollution per capita. The county has 3 power generation plants, which is 848th highest in the nation. When considering electricity generation, Lamar County's main fuel is Natural Gas, accounting for 3,290,478 megawatt hours, or 94.18% of production in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Lamar County, Mississippi?
By total megawatt hours sold, Mississippi Power is the largest electricity company in Lamar County, Mississippi.
How many electric companies offer service in Lamar County, Mississippi?
Lamar County, Mississippi is home to 2 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lamar County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearl River Valley EPA | 10,387 |
| 2 | Mississippi Power | 7,900 |
How many power plants are located within Lamar County, Mississippi?
Lamar County, Mississippi has 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
