Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Beaufort County, NC is $157.28
- The average electricity rate in Beaufort County, NC is 16.55¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Beaufort County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Beaufort County, NC is $157.28 per month. Beaufort County, NC is the 64th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Beaufort County is 179th out of 3221 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 238,996 megawatt hours generated from solar.
On average, Beaufort County citizens are accountable for 596.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 3,979.66.
When calculating by number of customers, Washington Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Beaufort County.
Beaufort County is home to 44,898 citizens and its power plants produce 491,245 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 10.94 megawatt hours per capita per year.
With total production of 491,245 megawatt hours, Beaufort County is the 936th highest generator of electricity in the nation out of 3221 counties.
With a population of 44,898 residents, Beaufort County is the 1100th largest county in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
578,332 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.88 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
491,245 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
238,996 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
252,249 MWh
Production per Capita
10.94 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
26,786,114 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
596.6 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 May, 2024
14.82¢ per kWh
- 4.23% lower than last month
- 0.16% lower than May last year
- 4.49% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.13% lower than the US average
- 675th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 219 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since May last year
- 15,614th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,909 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 541 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.56¢ per kWh
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 4.3% higher than May last year
- 5.56% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.8% lower than the US average
- 432nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 256 since May last year
- 15,574th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 410 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,746 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$127.83 per month
- 17.69% higher than last month
- 10.55% higher than May last year
- 0.07% higher than the North Carolina average
- 2.91% higher than the US average
- 324th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 234 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 332 since May last year
- 19,902nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,398 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,855 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.23 per month
- 0.71% higher than last month
- 7.13% higher than May last year
- 3.44% higher than the North Carolina average
- 5.49% higher than the US average
- 335th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 227 since May last year
- 18,603rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 223 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,744 since May last year
Washington, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Washington home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.56 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.09% higher than the average state rate of 14.13 cents. Washington Utilities has an estimated 13,756 residential customers, more than all other providers in the city. The city ranks 50th in North Carolina out of 777 cities for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuel sources with a total of 9,000 megawatt hours produced.
Washington is the 100th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 35,876,375.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. The city also ranks 713th highest in North Carolina in pollution per citizen, averaging 3,678.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two rankings. The city has one electricity plant. In Washington, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel used in electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington
Washington residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Washington, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.86 | 138.48 | 141,331.72 | 19,590,648.77 |
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River Road CDP, NC Electricity Overview
River Road CDP is the 234th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 12,852,472.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,961.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 437th worst in the state in this category. All of the 41,786.04 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 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.78% higher than the average state rate of 14.13 cents. Selling an estimated 15,501.4 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 $138.08 per month, while the national average is $141.84. Customers in Belhaven have a 4.33% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Belhaven is the 380th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,538,765.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,961.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 100th worst in the state in this category. All of the 18,007.67 megawatt hours of electricity used in Belhaven must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belhaven
Belhaven residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belhaven, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.58 | 117.99 | 9,099.02 | 1,326,949.37 |
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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) | 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 | 252,249 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Wilkinson Solar LLCDominion Energy (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 131,952 | 18 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Beaufort Solar, LLCCapital Power Corporation (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 27,623 | 79 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Washington White Post Solar LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 19,215 | 89 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Bay Branch SolarSol Systems (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 10,681 | 113 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Choco Solar, LLCChoco Solar LLC (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 10,071 | 139 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Washington Airport Solar LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Washington | NC | Solar | 9,000 | 303 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Washington Millfield Solar, LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 8,383 | 416 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Pamlico Partners SolarPamlico Partners Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 8,211 | 437 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Chocowinity Solar LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 7,965 | 456 | 1 | 1 | ||||
TWE Chocowinity Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 5,895 | 548 | 1 | 1 |
Beaufort County, North Carolina Details
Beaufort County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 26,786,113.77 kilograms, which is the 2482nd largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 2762nd highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 596.6 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 11 electricity generation plants, which is 237th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Beaufort County's primary fuel is Waste Heat, making up 51.35%, or 252,249 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 11 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 | 14,433 |
| 2 | Tideland EMC | 6,142 |
| 3 | Duke Energy Progress | 3,681 |
| 4 | Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility | 1,136 |
| 5 | Edgecombe Martin EMC | 299 |
