Coast Electric Power Assn residential customers paid an average of 13.81¢/kWh in 2024 —
3% above the Mississippi average of 13.40¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 82,510 residential customers across 3 MS counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Singing River Elec Cooperative (13.46¢), works out about $37/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Coast Electric Power Assn compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Coast Electric Power Assn, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Elec Cooperative | 13.46 | 72,343 | -0.35 | -$37 |
| Coast Electric Power Assn (this page) | 13.81 | 82,510 | — | — |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn | 14.25 | 52,077 | +0.44 | +$48 |
| Mississippi Power Co | 14.47 | 157,437 | +0.66 | +$72 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Coast Electric Power Assn. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Coast Electric Power Assn customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Coast Electric Power Assn customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Coast Electric Power Assn premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | Singing River Elec Cooperative | 13.46 | +$37 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.25 | 13.81 | +4.3% |
| Residential customers | 81,352 | 82,510 | +1.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Mississippi electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Coast Electric Power Assn bill
Mississippi is a regulated retail market — Coast Electric Power Assn customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.ms.gov.
Counties served (MS, EIA-861 2024)
Hancock · Harrison · Pearl River
Head-to-head comparisons
- Mississippi Power Co vs Coast Electric Power Assn
- Coast Electric Power Assn vs Singing River Elec Cooperative
- Coast Electric Power Assn vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn
Questions people ask
- Is Coast Electric Power Assn more expensive than other Mississippi utilities?
- Coast Electric Power Assn customers paid an average 13.81 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% above the Mississippi volume-weighted average of 13.40 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Coast Electric Power Assn?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Mississippi has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.ms.gov).
- How many customers does Coast Electric Power Assn have?
- 82,510 residential customers in Mississippi in 2024 across 3 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.
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.