WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fort Benning
Georgia
Georgia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fort Benning
January
$232highestFebruary
$142March
$144April
$139lowestMay
$160June
$174July
$183August
$184September
$165October
$149November
$140December
$163Carbon Emissions
834 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,105 kWh
Fort Benning's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 37% of Fort Benning's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 36%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in Fort Benning. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Fort Benning. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Fort Benning.
37%
Nuclear
36%
Natural Gas
13%
Coal
11%
Solar
2%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
2,460 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,287
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fort Benning can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Smart Thermostats | Single Family: 50% of cost up to $75 / Multifamily: 50% of cost up to $38 | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | 50% of cost up to $500 | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Georgia Power Company | See Details |
Georgia Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Pre-pay Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 19¢ |
| Time Of Use - Residential Energy Only | TOU | 13¢ to 42¢ |
| Time Of Use – Residential Demand | TOU | 6¢ to 1221¢ |
| Time Of Use – Overnight Advantage | TOU | 6¢ to 42¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 14¢ to 22¢ |
Sumter Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| General Service - Residential | Fixed | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 15¢ |
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