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Henderson County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.02 cents, while residents of Henderson County benefit from an average rate that is 23.36% less at 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour.

Henderson County ranks 405th county out of 3230 counties in the United States in hydroelectric power production, producing 20,511 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric plants.

Henderson County is the 24th largest county in North Carolina, with 118,106 residents residing in the county.

Henderson County is 1318th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 27,002 megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuels.

With 6,491 megawatt generated from solar power and 118,106 consumers in Henderson County, the county averages 0.05 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 806th out of 3230 counties in the country.

Henderson County residents pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $120.47, which is 12.89% lower than the national average bill of $138.3.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,517,957 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.85 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    27,002 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    27,002 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.23 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    451,911,135 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,826.32 kg

Recent Energy News in Hendersonville

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Hendersonville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

15.15¢ per kWh

  • 24.67% higher than last month
  • 30% higher than February last year
  • 4.7% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 7.06% lower than the US average
  • 359th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 87 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 110 since February last year
  • 13,607th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,858 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,460 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.37¢ per kWh

  • 2.41% higher than last month
  • 13.69% higher than February last year
  • 9.57% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 26.97% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 4,754th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 481 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,175 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$140.48 per month

  • 17.51% lower than last month
  • 42.25% higher than February last year
  • 12.92% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 12.06% higher than the US average
  • 250th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 17,838th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 723 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 13,132 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$120.36 per month

  • 2.97% higher than last month
  • 12.05% higher than February last year
  • 13.56% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 9.18% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 10,338th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,145 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,149 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.52¢ per kWh

  • 14.27% higher than last month
  • 26.45% higher than February last year
  • 10.62% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 22.74% lower than the US average
  • 248th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 7,205th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,686 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,211 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.84¢ per kWh

  • 2.12% higher than last month
  • 14.1% higher than February last year
  • 13.4% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 37.38% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2,337th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 414 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,838 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$607.48 per month

  • 2.37% lower than last month
  • 32.73% higher than February last year
  • 5.76% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 63.69% lower than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 16,906th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,425 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,742 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$585.03 per month

  • 2.18% higher than last month
  • 15.67% higher than February last year
  • 6.97% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 64.38% lower than the US average
  • 731st in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 13,925th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 51 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,923 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.42¢ per kWh

  • 22.86% higher than last month
  • 38.23% higher than February last year
  • 3.34% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 14.55% lower than the US average
  • 272nd in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since February last year
  • 14,400th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,475 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 11,143 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.95¢ per kWh

  • 2.87% higher than last month
  • 15% higher than February last year
  • 8.18% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 31.91% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 6,267th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,459 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,347 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$16,449.7 per month

  • 19.15% higher than last month
  • 43.2% higher than February last year
  • 51.25% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 46.34% lower than the US average
  • 613th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 364 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 364 since February last year
  • 16,247th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,832 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,010 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$14,869.39 per month

  • 2.86% higher than last month
  • 10.76% higher than February last year
  • 62.78% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 56.38% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15,156th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 46 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,995 since February last year

Hendersonville, NC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Hendersonville is around 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.65% below the state's average rate of 13.44 cents, ranking the city at 76th best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in North Carolina. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.3, while the Hendersonville average is 12.89% less at $120.47 per month. Selling an estimated 27,277.03 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Hendersonville averages 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 59th highest in the state out of 777 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 57,958,958.37 kilograms, the city ranks 70th worst in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 191,219.39 megawatt hours of electricity used in Hendersonville must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hendersonville

Hendersonville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.093/kWh$170.31/mo.$70.76/mo.
76th12.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hendersonville
48th$120.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hendersonville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hendersonville, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.28120.4722,155,382.952,719,638,474

Zips with electric coverage in Hendersonville, North Carolina include: 28792, 28739, 28791, 28731, 28726

Fletcher, NC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Fletcher is around 14.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.29% more than the state's average price of 13.44 cents. This ranks the city 583rd out of 777 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.3, while the Fletcher average is 6.73% higher at $147.6 per month. Selling an estimated 249.24 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Fletcher averages 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 315th highest in the state out of 777 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 30,911,704.17 kilograms, the city ranks 116th worst in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 101,984.53 megawatt hours of electricity used in Fletcher must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fletcher

Fletcher residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
583rd14.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fletcher
410th$147.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fletcher Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fletcher, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.55147.616,158,188.452,351,270,324

Zips with electric coverage in Fletcher, North Carolina include: 28704, 28732, 28791, 28759

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Etowah CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Etowah CDP is around 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.65% below the state's average rate of 13.44 cents, ranking the city at 76th best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in North Carolina. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.3, while the Etowah CDP average is 12.89% less at $120.47 per month. Selling an estimated 65,494.02 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Etowah CDP averages 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 59th highest in the state out of 777 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 29,076,869.56 kilograms, the city ranks 121st worst in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 95,931.01 megawatt hours of electricity used in Etowah CDP must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Etowah CDP

Etowah CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.093/kWh$170.31/mo.$70.76/mo.
76th12.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Etowah CDP
48th$120.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Etowah CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Etowah CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.28120.4722,155,382.952,719,638,474

Zips with electric coverage in Etowah CDP, North Carolina include: 28739, 28759, 28729, 28742

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Electricity Production in Henderson County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Henderson County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
TuxedoNorthbrook Tuxedo, LLC (100.00%)
Henderson County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 20,511
Innovative Solar 14, LLCAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Henderson County NC Solar 3,283
Innovative Solar 16Cypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Henderson County NC Solar 3,208

Henderson County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Henderson County averages 3,826.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 2020th worst in the United States out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 451,911,135.34 kilograms, the county ranks 27th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. Around 75.96% of Henderson County's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Henderson County has 3 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 847th highest number of power plants within a single county.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
75.96%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
24.04%

Henderson County, North Carolina Net Metering

Henderson County is home to one electric provider. Fortunately for consumers in the county who are interested in having personal solar panels, the sole company in town offers net metering options. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and North Carolina has pretty good regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

In Henderson County one company reports energy loss, Duke Energy Carolinas. They average an annual energy loss of 4.19%. With a state average energy loss of 3.47%, Henderson County is ranked as the 47th best county in North Carolina for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Henderson County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in Henderson County:

  • Flat Rock, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Fletcher, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Hendersonville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Laurel Park, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Mills River, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Henderson County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas50,789

How many power plants are within Henderson County, North Carolina?

Henderson County, North Carolina has 3 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Henderson County, North Carolina?

By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Henderson County, North Carolina.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-04-02