Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn residential customers paid an average of 14.25¢/kWh in 2024 —
6% above the Mississippi average of 13.40¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 52,077 residential customers across 12 MS counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Entergy Mississippi (13.21¢), works out about $112/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | 384,611 | -1.04 | -$112 |
| Dixie Electric Power Assn | 13.44 | 37,803 | -0.81 | -$88 |
| Singing River Elec Cooperative | 13.46 | 72,343 | -0.79 | -$85 |
| Coast Electric Power Assn | 13.81 | 82,510 | -0.44 | -$48 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | 14.01 | 65,176 | -0.24 | -$26 |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn (this page) | 14.25 | 52,077 | — | — |
| Mississippi Power Co | 14.47 | 157,437 | +0.22 | +$24 |
| Magnolia Electric Power Assn | 15.00 | 31,070 | +0.75 | +$81 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Pearl River Valley El Pwr 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 Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$112 |
| Jefferson Davis | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$112 |
| Lawrence | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$112 |
| Walthall | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$112 |
| Forrest | Dixie Electric Power Assn | 13.44 | +$88 |
| Perry | Dixie Electric Power Assn | 13.44 | +$88 |
| George | Singing River Elec Cooperative | 13.46 | +$85 |
| Jackson | Singing River Elec Cooperative | 13.46 | +$85 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 12 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.50 | 14.25 | +5.6% |
| Residential customers | 51,470 | 52,077 | +1.2% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Mississippi electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn bill
Mississippi is a regulated retail market — Pearl River Valley El Pwr 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)
Covington · Forrest · George · Jackson · Jefferson Davis · Lamar · Lawrence · Marion · Pearl River · Perry · Stone · Walthall
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Mississippi LLC vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn
- Mississippi Power Co vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn
- Coast Electric Power Assn vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn
- Singing River Elec Cooperative vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn
- Southern Pine Electric Cooperative vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn
Questions people ask
- Is Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn more expensive than other Mississippi utilities?
- Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn customers paid an average 14.25 cents/kWh in 2024 — 6% above the Mississippi volume-weighted average of 13.40 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Pearl River Valley El Pwr 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 Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn have?
- 52,077 residential customers in Mississippi in 2024 across 12 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.