Is Mississippi Power Co cheaper than Southern Pine Electric Cooperative?

No — in 2024 Mississippi Power Co customers averaged 14.47 cents/kWh versus 14.01 for Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (EIA-861). Southern Pine Electric Cooperative was cheaper by 0.46 cents, about $50 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from Mississippi Power Co to Southern Pine Electric Cooperative?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Mississippi has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.

Why is Mississippi Power Co more expensive than Southern Pine Electric Cooperative?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Mississippi Power and Southern Pine Electric Cooperative territory all feed the 0.46-cent gap.

Mississippi Power Co vs Southern Pine Electric Cooperative: Which Is Cheaper? (Mississippi, 2024)

Southern Pine Electric Cooperative customers paid less: an average 14.01¢/kWh in 2024 versus 14.47¢/kWh at Mississippi Power Co (EIA-861) — a gap of 0.46¢/kWh, worth about $50 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 7 MS counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, …). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (MS, EIA-861)

Mississippi Power Co vs Southern Pine Electric Cooperative — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Mississippi Power Co	Southern Pine Electric Cooperative
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	14.47	14.01
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	14.47	13.42
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,563	$1,513
Residential customers (2024)	157,437	65,176
Ownership	Investor-owned	Co-op
Counties served in MS	23	11

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Mississippi Power Co · Southern Pine Electric Cooperative · Mississippi overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Covington · Forrest · Jasper · Jefferson Davis · Newton · Scott · Smith counties (MS, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Mississippi Power Co and Southern Pine Electric Cooperative do not compete for the same meters. Mississippi is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (psc.ms.gov). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is Mississippi Power Co cheaper than Southern Pine Electric Cooperative?: No — in 2024 Mississippi Power Co customers averaged 14.47 cents/kWh versus 14.01 for Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (EIA-861). Southern Pine Electric Cooperative was cheaper by 0.46 cents, about $50 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from Mississippi Power Co to Southern Pine Electric Cooperative?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Mississippi has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
Why is Mississippi Power Co more expensive than Southern Pine Electric Cooperative?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Mississippi Power and Southern Pine Electric Cooperative territory all feed the 0.46-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.