WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Jackson

Mississippi

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The State of Electricity in Jackson

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Jackson

Average monthly bill

January

$198highest

February

$139

March

$130

April

$129lowest

May

$151

June

$162

July

$165

August

$167

September

$150

October

$135

November

$130

December

$148

Carbon Emissions

807 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

994 kWh

Where does Jackson’s electricity come from?

Jackson's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 69% of Jackson's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 18%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Jackson. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Jackson. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Jackson.

69%

Natural Gas

18%

Nuclear

7%

Coal

5%

Solar

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Jackson

The state of solar in Jackson

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,110 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$19,308

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Jackson 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.

Utilities in Jackson

Entergy MississippiTennessee Valley Authority

Entergy Mississippi Rates

Entergy Mississippi has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric Water Heating Rate Fixed8¢ to 9¢
Residential Service Fixed8¢ to 9¢

Tennessee Valley Authority Rates

Tennessee Valley Authority has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service RSFixed10¢

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