Avery County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Avery County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
There was a 0.27% increase in CO2 emissions per capita during the preceding year in Avery County.
Customers in Avery County experience an average of 2.7 power outages each year, with an average of 332.18 minutes per outage.
Avery County has emissions of 3,875.23 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 3,910.64.
Residents of Avery County are paying, on average, 22.07% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 12.48 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 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 2052nd highest pollution level due to electricity use in the US, emitting 68,773,655.36 kilograms of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
227,063 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.79 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
68,773,655 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,875.23 kg
Newland, NC Electricity Overview
Newland has an average residential electricity rate of 12.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their residents, 24.89% below the average national electricity price of 16.01 cents. With a population of 761 residents, the city is the 508th most populous city in North Carolina. Selling an estimated 1,013.22 megawatt hours per year, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Newland residents average 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 143rd highest in the state out of 777 in this category. With total emissions of 2,949,047.82 kilograms, the city ranks 496th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 9,736.55 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 January and the highest average bill is in May.
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 | 12.02 | 113.5 | 175,858 | 21,145,000 |
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Elk Park, NC Electricity Overview
Elk Park has an average residential electricity rate of 12.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their residents, 24.89% below the average national electricity price of 16.01 cents. With a population of 593 residents, the city is the 554th most populous city in North Carolina. Selling an estimated 936.6 megawatt hours per year, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Elk Park residents average 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 488th highest in the state out of 777 in this category. With total emissions of 2,298,009.67 kilograms, the city ranks 542nd worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 7,587.09 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 January and the highest average bill is in May.
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 | 12.02 | 113.5 | 175,858 | 21,145,000 |
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Sugar Mountain, NC Electricity Overview
Sugar Mountain has an average residential electricity rate of 12.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately for their residents, 23.74% below the average national electricity price of 16.01 cents. With a population of 451 residents, the city is the 601st most populous city in North Carolina. Selling an estimated 3,257.52 megawatt hours per year, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Sugar Mountain residents average 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 143rd highest in the state out of 777 in this category. With total emissions of 1,747,727.42 kilograms, the city ranks 587th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 5,770.28 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 January and the highest average bill is in June.
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 | 13.08 | 119.32 | 770,827 | 100,803,000 | |
| Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.02 | 113.5 | 175,858 | 21,145,000 |
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Avery County, North Carolina Details
Providers In Each City in Avery County:
- Crossnore, North Carolina:
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Elk Park, North Carolina:
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Grandfather, North Carolina:
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Grandfather Village, North Carolina:
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Newland, North Carolina:
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Sugar Mountain, North Carolina:
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 82.52%
- Blue Ridge Energy: 17.48%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Avery County, North Carolina?
Avery County, North Carolina is home to 3 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 | 17,414 |
| 2 | Duke Energy Progress | 2,466 |
| 3 | Blue Ridge Energy | 720 |
