WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Meridian

Mississippi

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The State of Electricity in Meridian

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

Average monthly bill

January

$227highest

February

$139

March

$139

April

$137lowest

May

$155

June

$163

July

$179

August

$176

September

$154

October

$146

November

$137lowest

December

$160

Carbon Emissions

888 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,094 kWh

Where does Meridian’s electricity come from?

Meridian's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 73% of Meridian's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 16%. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Meridian. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Meridian. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Meridian.

74%

Natural Gas

16%

Nuclear

5%

Coal

4%

Solar

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Meridian

The state of solar in Meridian

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

1,069 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$19,434

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Meridian 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 Meridian

East Mississippi Elec Pwr AssnMississippi Power

East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn Rates

East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
North System Residential Fixed9¢ to 10¢
South System ResidentialFixed12¢ to 13¢
South System Residential Time-Of-UseTOU6¢ to 57¢
North System Residential Time-Of-UseTOU7¢ to 30¢

Mississippi Power Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric ServiceFixed10¢ to 13¢

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