Serving approximately 192,000 customers across 23 counties in Southeast Mississippi, Mississippi Power uses a tiered rate structure where costs increase as you use more electricity. As a Southern Company subsidiary, they generate power from natural gas and coal. This guide explains every component of your bill.
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Mississippi Power Company is a subsidiary of Southern Company and serves approximately 192,000 customers across 23 counties in Southeast Mississippi. The company generates electricity primarily from natural gas and coal.
Mississippi Power's rates are regulated by the Mississippi Public Service Commission. The standard residential rate (R-61) uses a three-tier structure with seasonal variations—summer rates are highest, shoulder months (spring/fall) are moderate, and winter rates are lowest.
Understanding your Mississippi Power bill requires knowing how the tiered structure works and how fuel costs add to your base rate. Use the guides above to learn about specific charges, or use our sanity check tool to verify your effective rate.
Common questions about this utility — answered clearly with current data from published tariff schedules and regulatory filings.