Mississippi Power is an electric utility company that serves approximately 186,000 customers in the state of Mississippi. The company has been providing reliable and affordable electricity to its customers for over 90 years. Mississippi Power generates electricity using a variety of sources, including coal, natural gas, and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. The company is committed to investing in renewable energy and has implemented several programs to encourage the use of solar energy by its customers. Mississippi Power also offers energy efficiency programs that help customers reduce their energy usage and save money on their bills. The company is a subsidiary of Southern Company, one of the largest electric utility holding companies in the United States.
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Mississippi Power's energy comes from natural gas, coal, and solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 84% of Mississippi Power's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 15%. Solar provides 2% of Mississippi Power's electricity.
83%
Natural Gas
15%
Coal
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Solar
The average electricity rate for Mississippi Power customers is 13.67 cents/kWh. Mississippi Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
In 2021, the average Mississippi Power customer lost electricity for 2 times for about 215 minutes each. In total, the average Mississippi Power customer had their electricity out for about 355 minutes during the whole year.
Excess generation is sold to the utility at avoided cost plus DG benefits adder (2.5 cents/kWh). An additional adder of 2.0 cents/kWh is available for customers with an annual household income of up to 225% of the federal poverty level. The energy credit value is carried over indefinitely.
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