EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Southern Pine Electric Cooperative electricity rates

Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (cooperative) residential customers paid about 15.5¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $163 for 1,165 kWh a month.

Avg. home price15.5¢per kWh
Residential customers65,176MS, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,165kWh
Commercial12.8¢per kWh
Industrial9.3¢per kWh

What a month costs with Southern Pine Electric Cooperative

500 kWh / month$78
900 kWh / month$140
1,200 kWh / month$186

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Mississippi averageU.S. averageSouthern Pine Electric Cooperative
Aug 202614.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+6%13.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+25.9%11.5¢
Record high16.8¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2391,655 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East South Central14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Southern Pine Electric Cooperative’s electricity rate?

About 15.5¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Southern Pine Electric Cooperative electric bill?

$163 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,165 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Southern Pine Electric Cooperative cheaper than the Mississippi average?

No: 15.5¢ versus the Mississippi average of 14.4¢ (Aug 2026).