Alleghany County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Alleghany County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
On average, Alleghany County citizens are responsible for 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the statewide average emissions per person is 3,913.62.
Alleghany County citizens enjoy an average monthly residential electricity bill of $133.12, which is 3.55% lower than the US average bill of $138.02.
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 1.74% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Alleghany County's average rate is 4.45% below that at 15.40 cents per kilowatt hour.
Alleghany County is the 2431st most populated county in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
139,645 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
42,349,417 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,881.71 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 April, 2024
16.81¢ per kWh
- 3.98% lower than last month
- 13.38% higher than April last year
- 12.2% higher than the North Carolina average
- 0.61% lower than the US average
- 709th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 259 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 20,238th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,919 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,331 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.55¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 9.97% higher than April last year
- 13.26% higher than the North Carolina average
- 3.55% lower than the US average
- 707th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 18,587th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 302 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,857 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$109.13 per month
- 9.71% lower than last month
- 12.29% higher than April last year
- 4.29% lower than the North Carolina average
- 3.21% lower than the US average
- 62nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 186 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 215 since April last year
- 15,595th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,930 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,525 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$133.13 per month
- 0.75% higher than last month
- 6.89% higher than April last year
- 3.25% lower than the North Carolina average
- 2.17% lower than the US average
- 271st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 12 since April last year
- 14,540th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 220 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,616 since April last year
Sparta, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Sparta is about 15.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.26% more than the average North Carolina rate of 13.73 cents and 3.55% less than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Customers in Sparta deal with 1.08 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 79.36 minutes. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Blue Ridge Energy.
Emitting 7,468,403.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Sparta is the 330th worst out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 309th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Sparta, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sparta
Sparta residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sparta, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 15.40 | 133.12 | 733,030.1 | 112,923,162.34 |
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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 | 13,637 |
