Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Beaufort County, NC is $153.75
- The average electricity rate in Beaufort County, NC is 15.97¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Beaufort County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Beaufort County, NC is $153.75 per month. Beaufort County, NC is the 56th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Beaufort County is 260th out of 3221 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 151,886 megawatt hours generated from solar.
On average, Beaufort County citizens are accountable for 1,687.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 3,971.93.
When calculating by number of customers, Washington Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Beaufort County.
With 44,898 residents living within the county and 338,617 megawatt hours produced each year, Beaufort County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 7.54 megawatt hours. This is the 23 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in North Carolina.
Consumers in Beaufort County use about 172.19% of the electricity that the county generates.
Beaufort County generates 55.15% of their electricity from non-renewable fuels. This equates to 4.16 megawatt hours per citizen and places Beaufort County as the 14th highest county out of 100 counties in North Carolina for non-renewable production per capita a year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
583,064 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
338,617 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
151,886 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
186,731 MWh
Production per Capita
7.54 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
75,746,905 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,687.09 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Washington
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Rates and Production Categories
Washington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.86¢ per kWh
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 15.53% higher than November last year
- 1.67% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.79% lower than the US average
- 368th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 215 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since November last year
- 12,712th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 967 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,535 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.12¢ per kWh
- 1.19% higher than last month
- 8.49% higher than November last year
- 1.36% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.37% lower than the US average
- 363rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 41 since November last year
- 11,876th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,098 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,828 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$115.48 per month
- 12.52% lower than last month
- 19.84% higher than November last year
- 5.87% lower than the North Carolina average
- 2.34% lower than the US average
- 265th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 356 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 198 since November last year
- 14,785th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,107 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,056 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$141.34 per month
- 1.14% higher than last month
- 11.68% higher than November last year
- 1.94% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.64% lower than the US average
- 295th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 6 since November last year
- 16,493rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 640 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,725 since November last year
Washington, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Washington home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.02% higher than the average state rate of 13.98 cents. Selling an estimated 258,798.91 megawatt hours per year, Washington Utilities is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $141.34 per month, while the national average is $147.16. Customers in Washington have a 2.45% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Washington is the 95th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 39,251,096.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 359th worst in the state in this category. All of the 126,669.56 megawatt hours of electricity used in Washington must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington
Washington residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Washington, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.29 | 134.35 | 142,511.92 | 18,934,456.62 |
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River Road CDP, NC Electricity Overview
River Road CDP is the 242nd highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 13,054,188.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 359th worst in the state in this category. All of the 42,127.95 megawatt hours of electricity used in River Road CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
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Belhaven, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Belhaven home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.29% higher than the average state rate of 13.98 cents. Selling an estimated 15,243.56 megawatt hours per year, Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $120.43 per month, while the national average is $147.16. Customers in Belhaven have a 16.88% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Belhaven is the 388th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,625,695.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 359th worst in the state in this category. All of the 18,155.02 megawatt hours of electricity used in Belhaven must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belhaven
Belhaven residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belhaven, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.98 | 114.48 | 9,175.01 | 1,282,502.98 |
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Beaufort County, North Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Beaufort County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCS PhosphatePCS Phosphate (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Waste Heat | 186,731 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Wilkinson Solar LLCDominion Energy (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 151,886 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
Beaufort County, North Carolina Production Fuel Makeup
Beaufort County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 75,746,905.36 kilograms, which is the 2019th largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 2738th highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 1,687.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The county is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is 355th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Beaufort County's primary fuel is Waste Heat, making up 55.15%, or 186,731 megawatt hours of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Beaufort County:
- Aurora, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 41.32%
- Tideland EMC: 58.68%
- Belhaven, North Carolina:
- Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Chocowinity, North Carolina:
- Tideland EMC: 100.00%
- Washington, North Carolina:
- Washington Utilities: 100.00%
- Washington Park, North Carolina:
- Washington Utilities: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Washington Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
There are 5 electricity suppliers operating in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity plants in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Which electricity companies offer service in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Utilities | 14,493 |
| 2 | Tideland EMC | 6,147 |
| 3 | Duke Energy Progress | 3,725 |
| 4 | Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility | 1,141 |
| 5 | Edgecombe Martin EMC | 299 |
