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Mississippi Electricity Information

Mississippi generates most of its electricity from natural gas, with nuclear power and a small but growing share of renewables also contributing. Coal use has declined significantly, helping to reduce emissions over time. Thanks to its abundant natural gas resources and relatively low energy costs, Mississippi enjoys electricity prices below the national average. While emissions remain a challenge due to industrial energy use, the state continues to explore cleaner energy options.

Electricity Production

Primary Source

Natural Gas

Total Generation: 72,933,440 MWh
Ranks 20th Highest in the U.S.
Average Price: 10.95¢ /kWh
Ranks 23rd Cheapest in the U.S.
Average Electric Bill: $144.85
Ranks 38th Cheapest in the U.S.

Electricity Production By Source

Emissions From Electricity Generation

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rank

22nd Highest

27,096 TMT

Sulfer Dioxide Emissions Rank

24th Highest

12,119 tn

Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Rank

34th Highest

15,717 tn

Renewable Electricity Generation

Renewable Production Rank

48th Highest

632,843 MWh
0.87% of Total Production

Source U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Based on data from 2023

Energy Usage in Mississippi

Energy Usage Per Capita Rank

39th Lowest

Average Per Person: 374 million BTU

Electricity consumption in Mississippi is high, driven by its hot, humid climate and energy-intensive industries. Located in the Southeast, the state experiences long, sweltering summers, leading to heavy air conditioning use. The agricultural and manufacturing sectors also contribute to demand, making Mississippi one of the higher per-capita electricity consumers in the country.

Municipal Utilities in Mississippi

While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of Mississippi offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In Mississippi, 26 cities offer municipal electricity utility services to their residents.

Largest Electric Companies in Mississippi

The rest of Mississippi receives electric utility service from one of many primary providers. Here’s a list of some of the larger providers that might be available to your home:

Mississippi Natural Gas Information

Average Natural Gas Price

$2.291 /CCF

Ranks 44th Cheapest in the U.S.

Average Natural Gas Bill

$90 /month

Ranks 20th Cheapest in the U.S.

Natural Gas Usage Per Capita

2nd Lowest

Average Per Person: 283.74 MCFs Annually

Largest Natural Gas Companies in Mississippi

Many of the residents of Mississippi receive their natural gas utility service from one of the larger companies that service the state.

Mississippi Internet Connectivity

Broadband Availability

79.62%

Ranks 6th in the U.S.

Percent of Ppopulation with access to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload

1 Gig Availability

49.56%

Ranks 41st in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps

Fiber Availability

46.35%

Ranks 35th in the U.S.

Percent of population with access to Fiber Internet

Largest Internet Providers in Mississippi

When it comes to high-speed internet, homes in Mississippi have plenty of options to stay connected! From bustling cities to quiet rural areas, a variety of providers offer reliable service across the state. Here are some of the biggest names keeping Mississippi homes online and in the loop:

Utility Costs in Mississippi

The average monthly total utility bills in Mississippi is $269.43, which is 2.79% lower than the national average.

Average Electric Bill

$145

Higher than national average

Average Natural Gas Bill

$90

Lower than national average

Average Water Bill

$35

Lower than national average

Mississippi Deregulaton of Electric and Natural Gas

Mississippi has not deregulated utilities in the state. Unlike some other states you probably only have one choice of provider for electricity and natural gas. Choose your city below to see a list of utility providers that offer service in your area.