East Mississippi Electric Power Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Mississippi · SERC region
East Mississippi Electric Power Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 9,883 homes in Mississippi. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.73¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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East Mississippi Electric Power Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.65 | $69.39 |
| 1,000 kWh | $157.30 | $116.54 |
| 1,500 kWh | $235.95 | $163.33 |
| 2,000 kWh | $314.60 | $210.12 |
*Schedule 24 - South System All Electric Residential Rate (effective 2011-10-01, $19.70/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
East Mississippi Electric Power Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 24 - South System All Electric Residential Rate | 2011-10-01 | $19.70 | 9.94¢ first 500 kWh, 9.43¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.36¢ after |
| Rate 21-North System Non-All Electric Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2012-12-01 | $19.70 | 10.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rate 23-North System All Electric Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2012-12-01 | $19.70 | 10.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule 22 - South System Non-All Electric Residential Rate | 2011-10-01 | $19.70 | 9.94¢ first 500 kWh, 9.84¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.65¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
East Mississippi Electric Power Association rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (12.29¢ → 14.94¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | East Mississippi Electric Power Association | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 6 | 531 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.57 | 2.41 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 5 | 288 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across East Mississippi Electric Power Association's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attala | 1,306 | 128 | 1,839 | 2025-10-19 |
| Jasper | 520 | 96 | 2,561 | 2025-02-16 |
| Lauderdale | 497 | 77 | 10,916 | 2025-02-16 |
| Clarke | 464 | 70 | 1,875 | 2025-03-31 |
| Kemper | 452 | 43 | 1,170 | 2025-03-29 |
| Noxubee | 420 | 47 | 2,215 | 2025-06-09 |
| Wayne | 382 | 68 | 3,668 | 2025-02-16 |
| Newton | 340 | 84 | 2,104 | 2025-02-16 |
| Neshoba | 214 | 76 | 6,905 | 2025-05-26 |
| Winston | 142 | 37 | 1,812 | 2025-08-01 |
East Mississippi Electric Power Association service area
East Mississippi Electric Power Association serves 10 counties in Mississippi and 38 ZIP codes.
Attala, Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Wayne, Winston
Cities: Meridian, Starkville, Philadelphia, Kosciusko, Louisville, Waynesboro, Carthage, Macon, Quitman, Collinsville, Ackerman, Nellieburg, Brooksville, Meridian Station, De Kalb, Stonewall
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 9,883 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 2 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
East Mississippi Electric Power Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.31¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $32,524,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 220,139 MWh |
| Peak demand | 50 MW summer · 68 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.5% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 5578 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is East Mississippi Electric Power Association's electricity rate?
East Mississippi Electric Power Association residential customers pay an average of 15.73¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 6% above the Mississippi average of 14.77¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average East Mississippi Electric Power Association electric bill?
About $170 a month. The average East Mississippi Electric Power Association home uses 1,079 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $157.
How many customers does East Mississippi Electric Power Association have?
East Mississippi Electric Power Association serves 9,883 residential customers and 13,221 customers in total in Mississippi, across 10 counties.
How reliable is East Mississippi Electric Power Association?
In 2025, the average East Mississippi Electric Power Association customer was without power for 6 min (SAIDI) over 2.57 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 5 min. The Mississippi average was 8 hr 51 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does East Mississippi Electric Power Association offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rate 21-North System Non-All Electric Residential Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with East Mississippi Electric Power Association before making decisions.