Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Beaufort County is 149th out of 3230 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 240,610 megawatt hours generated from solar.
On average, Beaufort County citizens are accountable for 583.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 3,913.62.
When calculating by number of customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in Beaufort County.
Beaufort County is home to 44,898 citizens and its power plants produce 488,322 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 10.88 megawatt hours per capita per year.
With total production of 488,322 megawatt hours, Beaufort County is the 876th highest generator of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties.
With a population of 44,898 residents, Beaufort County is the 1100th largest county in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
574,683 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
488,322 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
240,610 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
247,712 MWh
Production per Capita
10.88 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
26,190,164 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
583.33 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 April, 2024
16.68¢ per kWh
- 3.98% lower than last month
- 13.38% higher than April last year
- 11.37% higher than the North Carolina average
- 1.35% lower than the US average
- 694th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 259 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 19,924th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,256 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,237 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.43¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 9.97% higher than April last year
- 12.42% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.27% lower than the US average
- 693rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
- 18,159th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 214 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,677 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.36 per month
- 9.71% lower than last month
- 12.29% higher than April last year
- 3.81% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.98% higher than the US average
- 398th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 72 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 63 since April last year
- 21,417th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 313 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,335 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.38 per month
- 0.75% higher than last month
- 6.89% higher than April last year
- 4.93% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.1% higher than the US average
- 345th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 208 since April last year
- 19,473rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 452 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,597 since April last year
Washington, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Washington home are billed a residential electricity price of 15.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.42% higher than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $144.38 per month. With annual production of 9,000 megawatt hours, Washington is the 50th largest generator of electricity in the state.
Washington is the 100th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 35,132,784.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. The city also ranks 719th highest in North Carolina in pollution per citizen, averaging 3,601.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two rankings. The city has one electricity plant. In Washington, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel used in electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington
Washington residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Washington, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.29 | 144.38 | 129,820.14 | 19,849,575.96 |
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River Road CDP, NC Electricity Overview
River Road CDP is the 235th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 12,592,255.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 309th worst in the state in this category. All of the 41,522.36 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 17.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.07% higher than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Belhaven is the 382nd highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,426,625.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 46th worst in the state in this category. All of the 17,894.04 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 March and the highest average bill is in January.
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 | 16.88 | 138.21 | 8,536.87 | 1,440,651.29 |
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Electricity Production in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Beaufort County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCS PhosphatePCS Phosphate (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Waste Heat | 247,712 | ||||
Wilkinson Solar LLCDominion Energy (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 143,637 | ||||
Beaufort Solar, LLCCapital Power Corporation (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 27,623 | ||||
Washington White Post Solar LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 19,215 | ||||
Bay Branch SolarSol Systems (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 10,681 | ||||
Washington Airport Solar LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Washington | NC | Solar | 9,000 | ||||
Washington Millfield Solar, LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 8,383 | ||||
Pamlico Partners SolarPamlico Partners Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 8,211 | ||||
Chocowinity Solar LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 7,965 | ||||
TWE Chocowinity Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 5,895 |
Beaufort County, North Carolina Details
Beaufort County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 26,190,164.42 kilograms, which is the 2529th largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 2812th highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 583.33 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 10 electricity generation plants, which is 217th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Beaufort County's primary fuel is Waste Heat, making up 50.73%, or 247,712 megawatt hours of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Beaufort County:
- Aurora, North Carolina:
- Tideland EMC: 58.68%
- Duke Energy Progress: 41.32%
- 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, Duke Energy Progress 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 10 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 | Duke Energy Progress | 46,763 |
| 2 | Washington Utilities | 23,604 |
| 3 | Tideland EMC | 14,276 |
| 4 | Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility | 959 |
| 5 | Edgecombe Martin EMC | 1 |
