Electric Rates & Providers in Jackson County, NC

Jackson County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Jackson County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

There was a 6.13% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous 12 months in Jackson County.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Jackson County is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Jackson County has emissions of 2,805.23 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2329th highest polluting county in the US by per capita pollution.

Releasing 120,577,176.55 kilograms of CO2 gases, Jackson County has the 1601st highest pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the nation.

With total production of 154,628 megawatt hours, Jackson County is the 51st largest generator of electricity in the state out of 100 counties.

Jackson County produces 100.00% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 154,628 megawatt hours a year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    552,439 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.85 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    154,628 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    154,628 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.6 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    120,577,177 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,805.23 kg

Recent Energy News in Cullowhee CDP

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Cullowhee CDP 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

Cullowhee CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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Cullowhee CDP's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.65% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 13.44 cents and 23.36% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $120.47 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Emissions in Cullowhee CDP average 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 315th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 3,895.61 kilograms per person and 6,538 people in the city, the city emits 25,469,530.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 133rd worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Cullowhee CDP must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cullowhee CDP

Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee CDP
48th$120.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cullowhee CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cullowhee 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

Sylva, NC Electricity Overview

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Sylva's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.65% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 13.44 cents and 23.36% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $120.47 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Emissions in Sylva average 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 59th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 3,895.61 kilograms per person and 2,611 people in the city, the city emits 10,171,450.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 274th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Sylva must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sylva

Sylva 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 Sylva
48th$120.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sylva Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sylva, 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

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Cashiers CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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Cashiers CDP's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.65% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 13.44 cents and 23.36% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $120.47 per month. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Emissions in Cashiers CDP average 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 315th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 3,895.61 kilograms per person and 659 people in the city, the city emits 2,567,210.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 523rd worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Cashiers CDP must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cashiers CDP

Cashiers 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 Cashiers CDP
48th$120.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cashiers CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cashiers 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

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Electricity Production in Jackson County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Jackson County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Jackson County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 73,093
Jackson County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 35,088
Jackson County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 24,218
Jackson County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 16,590
Jackson County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 5,639

Jackson County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Jackson County average 2,805.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 72nd worst polluting county out of 100 counties in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 2,805.23 kilograms per person and 42,983 residents in the county, the county emits 120,577,176.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 59th largest amount in the state for total pollution. The county is home to 5 electricity generation plants, which is 59th most in the state. For the purpose of electricity generation, Jackson County's main fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, accounting for 154,628 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the county.

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Jackson County, North Carolina Net Metering

Out of the 3 companies in Jackson County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. North Carolina has pretty good regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Jackson County is 5.58%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, and Haywood Electric Membership. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Jackson County receiving a rank of 2277th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Jackson County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in Jackson County:

  • Dillsboro, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Forest Hills, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Sylva, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Webster, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Jackson County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity company in Jackson County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

How many power plants are located in Jackson County, North Carolina?

Jackson County, North Carolina is home to 5 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas55,063
2Duke Energy Progress3,772
3Haywood Electric Membership3,429

How many electric companies offer service in Jackson County, North Carolina?

Jackson County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity providers operating in the area.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-05-12