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Mississippi Electricity Cost 2026: 16.76¢/kWh
Mississippi residential electricity rates average 16.76 cents per kWh in 2026, -11.0% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
16.76
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$145
at 863 kWh
vs National
-11.0%
national avg 18.83¢
Rank (cheapest first)
27/50
YoY change +10.4%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,736
vs national $1,950
Mississippi electricity market
Regulated state served by Mississippi Power (Southern Company subsidiary), Entergy Mississippi, and the Tennessee Valley Authority in the north. Generation mix favors natural gas with some coal still in service.
Where Mississippi residents save
No retail competition. Long cooling season makes HVAC efficiency the dominant lever. Smart thermostat schedules, duct sealing, and shading during peak summer afternoons produce meaningful savings.
Primary utilities
- Mississippi Power
- Entergy Mississippi
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Mississippi bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $84 | $1,006 |
| Small house | 750 | $126 | $1,508 |
| Average household | 863 | $145 | $1,736 |
| Large house | 1200 | $201 | $2,413 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $251 | $3,017 |
Estimates use the Mississippi state-average rate of 16.76¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.