Avery County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Avery County, NC is $128.47
- The average electricity rate in Avery County, NC is 13.06¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Avery County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Avery County, NC is $128.47 per month. Avery County, NC is the 3rd most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Avery County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
There was a 3.16% increase in CO2 emissions per capita during the preceding year in Avery County.
Customers in Avery County experience an average of 1.42 power outages each year, with an average of 136.89 minutes per outage.
Avery County has emissions of 4,024.1 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 3,971.93.
Residents of Avery County are paying, on average, 21.99% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 13.06 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Avery County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Avery County comes in as the 2068th highest pollution level due to electricity use in the US, emitting 71,415,747.72 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
230,470 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
71,415,748 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,024.1 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Newland
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Newland Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.84¢ per kWh
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 15.53% higher than November last year
- 8.37% lower than the North Carolina average
- 18.73% lower than the US average
- 100th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 57 since November last year
- 8,531st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,288 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,531 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.16¢ per kWh
- 1.19% higher than last month
- 8.54% higher than November last year
- 8.08% lower than the North Carolina average
- 20.2% lower than the US average
- 49th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 204 since November last year
- 7,802nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 620 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,888 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$103.59 per month
- 12.51% lower than last month
- 19.84% higher than November last year
- 15.56% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.39% lower than the US average
- 29th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 254 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 10,086th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,771 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,181 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$126.78 per month
- 1.14% higher than last month
- 11.88% higher than November last year
- 12.04% lower than the North Carolina average
- 10.87% lower than the US average
- 31st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 10,790th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 352 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,408 since November last year
Newland, NC Electricity Overview
Newland has an average residential electricity rate of 13.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their residents, 21.36% below the average national electricity price of 16.73 cents. With a population of 761 residents, the city is the 508th most populous city in North Carolina. Selling an estimated 1,160.78 megawatt hours per year, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Newland residents average 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 62nd highest in the state out of 777 in this category. With total emissions of 3,062,342.03 kilograms, the city ranks 504th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 9,882.67 megawatt hours consumed in Newland must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newland
Newland residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newland, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 120.52 | 185,537.24 | 22,971,899.02 |
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Elk Park, NC Electricity Overview
Elk Park has an average residential electricity rate of 13.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their residents, 21.36% below the average national electricity price of 16.73 cents. With a population of 593 residents, the city is the 554th most populous city in North Carolina. Selling an estimated 1,073 megawatt hours per year, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Elk Park residents average 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 62nd highest in the state out of 777 in this category. With total emissions of 2,386,292.8 kilograms, the city ranks 549th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 7,700.95 megawatt hours consumed in Elk Park must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elk Park
Elk Park residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elk Park, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 120.52 | 185,537.24 | 22,971,899.02 |
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Sugar Mountain, NC Electricity Overview
Sugar Mountain has an average residential electricity rate of 13.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their residents, 20.79% below the average national electricity price of 16.73 cents. With a population of 451 residents, the city is the 601st most populous city in North Carolina. Selling an estimated 3,724.91 megawatt hours per year, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Sugar Mountain residents average 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 62nd highest in the state out of 777 in this category. With total emissions of 1,814,870.24 kilograms, the city ranks 595th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 5,856.88 megawatt hours consumed in Sugar Mountain must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 14.98 | 131.56 | 767,558.77 | 114,957,451.65 | |
| Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 120.52 | 185,537.24 | 22,971,899.02 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Avery County, North Carolina?
Avery County, North Carolina is home to 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Avery County, North Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Avery County, North Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Avery County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Electric Cooperative | 18,226 |
| 2 | Duke Energy Progress | 4,884 |
| 3 | Blue Ridge Energy | 747 |
| 4 | Rutherford Electric | 403 |
