Southern Pine Electric Cooperative residential customers paid an average of 14.01¢/kWh in 2024 —
5% above the Mississippi average of 13.40¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 65,176 residential customers across 11 MS counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Central Electric Power Assn (12.22¢), works out about $194/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Southern Pine Electric Cooperative compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric Power Assn | 12.22 | 30,905 | -1.79 | -$194 |
| Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | 384,611 | -0.79 | -$86 |
| Dixie Electric Power Assn | 13.44 | 37,803 | -0.57 | -$62 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (this page) | 14.01 | 65,176 | — | — |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn | 14.25 | 52,077 | +0.24 | +$26 |
| East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn | 14.26 | 9,885 | +0.25 | +$27 |
| Mississippi Power Co | 14.47 | 157,437 | +0.46 | +$50 |
| Magnolia Electric Power Assn | 15.00 | 31,070 | +0.99 | +$107 |
| Southwest Mississippi E P A | 15.03 | 23,153 | +1.02 | +$110 |
8 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Southern Pine Electric Cooperative. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Southern Pine Electric 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 Southern Pine Electric Cooperative customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Southern Pine Electric Cooperative premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | Central Electric Power Assn | 12.22 | +$194 |
| Rankin | Central Electric Power Assn | 12.22 | +$194 |
| Scott | Central Electric Power Assn | 12.22 | +$194 |
| Copiah | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$86 |
| Covington | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$86 |
| Jefferson Davis | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$86 |
| Lawrence | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$86 |
| Simpson | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$86 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 11 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 13.42 | 14.01 | +4.4% |
| Residential customers | 64,750 | 65,176 | +0.7% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Mississippi electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Southern Pine Electric Cooperative bill
Mississippi is a regulated retail market — Southern Pine Electric 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)
Copiah · Covington · Forrest · Jasper · Jefferson Davis · Lawrence · Newton · Rankin · Scott · Simpson · Smith
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Mississippi LLC vs Southern Pine Electric Cooperative
- Mississippi Power Co vs Southern Pine Electric Cooperative
- Southern Pine Electric Cooperative vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn
Questions people ask
- Is Southern Pine Electric Cooperative more expensive than other Mississippi utilities?
- Southern Pine Electric Cooperative customers paid an average 14.01 cents/kWh in 2024 — 5% above the Mississippi volume-weighted average of 13.40 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Southern Pine Electric 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 Southern Pine Electric Cooperative have?
- 65,176 residential customers in Mississippi in 2024 across 11 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.