Electric Rates & Providers in Carter County, KY

Carter County, Kentucky Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Carter County, Kentucky Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Carter County is Kentucky Power.

Carter County has a population of 26,820 residents.

At $161.05, the average monthly residential electric bill in Carter County is 17.37% higher than the US average bill.

Carter County is ranked as the 1430th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US with over 400,000 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.

The US average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.01 cents, while residents of Carter County benefit from an average rate that is 4.31% less at 15.32 cents per kilowatt hour.

No electricity generation takes place in Carter County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    415,722 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    15.5 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    324,104,510 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    12,084.43 kg

Grayson, KY Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Grayson, which is 15.18% higher than Kentucky's average price of 12.49 cents and 10.15% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. Kentucky Power sells an estimated 3,568.89 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity providers. The average residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $158.82 per month, while the national average is $137.21. Customers in the city are stuck with a 15.75% markup compared to other residents in the nation.

Emitting 45,860,425.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Grayson ranks 105th highest out of 556 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 12,084.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grayson

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.200/kWh$0.109/kWh$265.14/mo.$105.11/mo.
531st14.39¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Grayson
499th$158.82Average residential monthly electricity bill for Grayson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Grayson, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Grayson RECCBUNDLED16.32163.47172,19728,108,000
Kentucky PowerBUNDLED14.63166.091,786,224.96261,379,641

Olive Hill, KY Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 15.65 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Olive Hill, which is 25.27% higher than Kentucky's average price of 12.49 cents and 2.28% less than the US average of 16.01 cents. Olive Hill Utilities sells an estimated 7,299.41 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity providers. The average residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $160.49 per month, while the national average is $137.21. Customers in the city are stuck with a 16.96% markup compared to other residents in the nation.

Emitting 17,208,233.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Olive Hill ranks 206th highest out of 556 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 12,084.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olive Hill

Olive Hill residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.200/kWh$0.109/kWh$265.14/mo.$105.11/mo.
552nd15.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Olive Hill
502nd$160.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Olive Hill Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Olive Hill, Kentucky

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Grayson RECCBUNDLED16.32163.47172,19728,108,000
Kentucky PowerBUNDLED14.63166.091,786,224.96261,379,641
Olive Hill UtilitiesBUNDLED15.72160.3912,268.841,928,502.05

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Carter County, Kentucky Details

Carter County, Kentucky Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Carter County providing electricity. Of those 3, 66.67% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of Kentucky have highly restricted net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

In Carter County one company reports energy loss, Grayson RECC. They average an annual energy loss of 2.14%. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Kentucky average is 3.69%, resulting in a rank of 178th best in the US and a state rank of 4th best out of 3230 and 120 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Carter County, Kentucky

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Carter County, Kentucky?

The largest electricity provider in Carter County, Kentucky by total customer count is Kentucky Power.

Which electricity companies offer service in Carter County, Kentucky?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Kentucky Power8,313
2Grayson RECC3,727
3Olive Hill Utilities1,202

How many electric companies offer service in Carter County, Kentucky?

Carter County, Kentucky is home to 3 electricity providers offering service in the area.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-12-06