Alleghany County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Alleghany County, NC is $135.60
- The average electricity rate in Alleghany County, NC is 15.63¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Alleghany County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Alleghany County, NC is $135.60 per month. Alleghany County, NC is the 14th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Alleghany County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
On average, Alleghany County citizens are responsible for 3,961.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the statewide average emissions per person is 3,979.66.
Alleghany County citizens enjoy an average monthly residential electricity bill of $135.6, which is 4.40% lower than the US average bill of $141.84.
No electricity production takes place in Alleghany County, meaning the county must import their electricity from outside of their borders.
Within the most recent 12 months, Alleghany County experienced a 5.64% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.40 cents per kilowatt hour, Alleghany County's average rate is 4.75% below that at 15.63 cents per kilowatt hour.
Alleghany County is the 2431st most populated county in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
140,532 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.88 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
43,224,559 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,961.92 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sparta
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Rates and Production Categories
Sparta Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.93¢ per kWh
- 4.23% lower than last month
- 0.16% lower than May last year
- 5.28% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.45% lower than the US average
- 689th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 195 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 11 since May last year
- 15,782nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,017 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 798 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.67¢ per kWh
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 4.3% higher than May last year
- 6.36% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.12% lower than the US average
- 449th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 252 since May last year
- 15,838th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 344 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,787 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$117.87 per month
- 17.69% higher than last month
- 10.55% higher than May last year
- 7.74% lower than the North Carolina average
- 5.11% lower than the US average
- 63rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 287 since May last year
- 15,819th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,381 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,377 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$132.98 per month
- 0.71% higher than last month
- 7.13% higher than May last year
- 4.63% lower than the North Carolina average
- 2.74% lower than the US average
- 265th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since May last year
- 14,241st in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 78 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,259 since May last year
Sparta, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Sparta is about 14.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.87% more than the average North Carolina rate of 14.13 cents and 10.56% less than the nationwide average of 16.40 cents. Customers in Sparta deal with 0.99 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 69.46 minutes. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Blue Ridge Energy.
Emitting 7,622,736.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Sparta is the 330th worst out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 100th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Sparta, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sparta
Sparta residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sparta, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 15.63 | 135.6 | 761,202.31 | 118,941,414.85 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Blue Ridge Energy is the largest electricity provider in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge Energy | 13,443 |
