Mississippi Electricity Rates: Entergy and Mississippi Power

Mississippi Electricity Rates: Entergy and Mississippi Power

Mississippi residents are served primarily by two utilities: Entergy Mississippi and Mississippi Power. Here's what you need to know about rates in the Magnolia State.

Mississippi Utilities Overview

Entergy Mississippi

Service area: Western and central Mississippi, Jackson metro

Customers: ~450,000

Average rate: ~12.5 cents/kWh

Mississippi Power

Service area: Southeast Mississippi, Gulf Coast

Customers: ~190,000

Average rate: ~13.2 cents/kWh

Rate Structures

Entergy Mississippi

Standard Residential Rate:

• Customer charge: ~$8.00/month
• First 1,000 kWh: ~11 cents/kWh
• Over 1,000 kWh: ~12 cents/kWh

Time-of-Use Option:

• Off-peak: ~8 cents/kWh
• On-peak: ~15 cents/kWh

Mississippi Power

Standard Residential Rate:

• Customer charge: ~$16.00/month
• Energy charge: ~12-13 cents/kWh

Mississippi Rate Trends

Mississippi rates have increased approximately 3.5% year-over-year, driven by:

• Grid infrastructure investments
• Fuel cost adjustments
• Storm hardening improvements

Savings Opportunities

For Entergy Customers

• Lower base charge benefits low-usage households
• TOU rates available for flexible schedules
• Energy efficiency programs offer rebates

For Mississippi Power Customers

• Higher base charge means usage efficiency is key
• Focus on reducing overall consumption
• Take advantage of efficiency programs

Key Takeaways

• Entergy Mississippi offers slightly lower rates
• Both utilities offer programs to help reduce costs
• Use Utility Check to analyze your specific bill — view pricing