How Singing River Elec Cooperative compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Singing River Elec Cooperative, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Power Assn | 13.44 | 37,803 | -0.02 | -$3 |
| Singing River Elec Cooperative (this page) | 13.46 | 72,343 | — | — |
| Coast Electric Power Assn | 13.81 | 82,510 | +0.35 | +$37 |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn | 14.25 | 52,077 | +0.79 | +$85 |
| East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn | 14.26 | 9,885 | +0.80 | +$86 |
| Mississippi Power Co | 14.47 | 157,437 | +1.01 | +$109 |
5 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Singing River Elec Cooperative. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Singing River Elec Cooperative customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Singing River Elec Cooperative customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Singing River Elec Cooperative premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | Dixie Electric Power Assn | 13.44 | +$3 |
| Wayne | Dixie Electric Power Assn | 13.44 | +$3 |
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 | 12.55 | 13.46 | +7.3% |
| Residential customers | 71,363 | 72,343 | +1.4% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Mississippi electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Singing River Elec Cooperative bill
Mississippi is a regulated retail market — Singing River Elec Cooperative customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.ms.gov.
Counties served (MS, EIA-861 2024)
George · Greene · Harrison · Jackson · Perry · Stone · Wayne
Head-to-head comparisons
- Mississippi Power Co vs Singing River Elec Cooperative
- Coast Electric Power Assn vs Singing River Elec Cooperative
- Singing River Elec Cooperative vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn
Questions people ask
- Is Singing River Elec Cooperative more expensive than other Mississippi utilities?
- Singing River Elec Cooperative customers paid an average 13.46 cents/kWh in 2024 — in line with the Mississippi volume-weighted average of 13.40 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Singing River Elec Cooperative?
- 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 Singing River Elec Cooperative have?
- 72,343 residential customers in Mississippi in 2024 across 7 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.