Electricity rates in Carriere, MS
Carriere (13,198 people, Pearl River County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Mississippi Power Co. pay about 16.40¢/kWh, 11% more than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Carriere
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| Coast Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.15¢ | $174 | 84K | 121 |
Power outages in Pearl River County right now
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Outage history in Pearl River County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 519 | 193 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,034 (31.2%) | 4,027 (13.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-05-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (519 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hide-A-Way Lake 14.2¢
- Picayune 16.4¢
- Nicholson 14.2¢
- Poplarville 16.4¢
- Kiln 14.2¢
- Diamondhead 14.2¢
- Pearlington 14.2¢
- Waveland 16.4¢
- De Lisle 14.2¢
- Bay Saint Louis 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 39426
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carriere?
Most homes in Carriere get power from Mississippi Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.40¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Carriere: Coast Electric Power Association (14.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carriere?
About $187 a month, based on 1,139 kWh a month (the average for Mississippi Power Co. customers) at 16.40¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Carriere, MS?
2 utilities serve Carriere's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Coast Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carriere?
In 2025, customers in Pearl River County averaged 3 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-07, when 4,027 customers (13.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.