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Updated: March 2026

Electric Utility

Mississippi Power

Commercial rate guide for Mississippi Power โ€” Southeast Mississippi including Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Meridian, and Laurel. A Southern Company subsidiary serving approximately 190,000 customers across 23 counties.

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Rate Overview

$0.12per kWh
Electric
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Rate Structure

General service rate for small commercial. Large power rate (LPL) with demand charges for accounts above 200 kW. Performance evaluation plan (PEP) mechanism adjusts rates annually.

Recent Rate Changes

Rising

4.6% base rate increase effective January 2026, approved by Mississippi PSC unde

4.6% base rate increase effective January 2026, approved by Mississippi PSC under PEP mechanism

Common Billing Issues

Property managers with Mississippi Power accounts frequently encounter these billing challenges:

PEP mechanism annual rate adjustments causing recurring bill changes

Environmental compliance cost recovery riders on all accounts

Hurricane cost securitization charges as permanent surcharges

Fuel cost recovery volatility month-to-month

Deregulation & Supply Choice

Regulated Market

The utility is the sole provider in this service territory.

โœ—No competitive supply choice

Mississippi is a fully regulated state. Mississippi Power is a vertically integrated subsidiary of Southern Company providing all electric services.

Pending Rate Filings

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Environmental compliance cost recovery filing pending MPSC review for 2026-2027

Cities Served

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