Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Beaufort County is 136th out of 3230 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 254,745 megawatt hours generated from solar.
On average, Beaufort County citizens are accountable for 532.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 3,910.64.
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 495,485 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 11.04 megawatt hours per capita per year.
With total production of 495,485 megawatt hours, Beaufort County is the 922nd 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
574,444 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.79 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
495,485 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
254,745 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
240,740 MWh
Production per Capita
11.04 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
23,915,345 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
532.66 kg
Washington, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Washington home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.64 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.75% higher than the average state rate of 13.27 cents. With an estimated 4,731 residential customers, Washington Utilities is the largest provider in the city. The city is ranked 53rd in the state in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 9,174 megawatt hours generated.
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 35,020,305.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. The city also ranks 717th highest in North Carolina in pollution per citizen, averaging 3,590.35 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 January 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 ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.88 | 163.45 | 1,520,657.9 | 211,004,736 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 143.6 | 16,029,504.89 | 2,282,480,112 | |
| Tideland EMC | BUNDLED | 15.84 | 149.05 | 236,551 | 37,460,000 | |
| Washington Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.98 | 129.41 | 136,514 | 17,719,100 |
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River Road CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call River Road CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.37% higher than the average state rate of 13.27 cents. Washington Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The North Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $134.93, while the River Road CDP average is 6.25% more at $143.36 per month. This is the 414th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
River Road CDP is the 234th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 12,571,236.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 488th worst in the state in this category. All of the 41,505.09 megawatt hours of electricity used in River Road CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in River Road CDP
River Road CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in River Road CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.88 | 163.45 | 1,520,657.9 | 211,004,736 | |
| Tideland EMC | BUNDLED | 15.84 | 149.05 | 236,551 | 37,460,000 | |
| Washington Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.98 | 129.41 | 136,514 | 17,719,100 |
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Belhaven, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Belhaven home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.67% higher than the average state rate of 13.27 cents. Selling an estimated 14,965.67 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 $125.52 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in Belhaven have a 6.98% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Belhaven is the 381st highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,417,567.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 143rd worst in the state in this category. All of the 17,886.59 megawatt hours of electricity used in Belhaven must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belhaven
Belhaven residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belhaven, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.33 | 123.89 | 8,977.05 | 1,286,024.66 | |
| Tideland EMC | BUNDLED | 15.84 | 149.05 | 236,551 | 37,460,000 |
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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 | 240,740 | ||||
Wilkinson Solar LLCDominion Energy (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 147,715 | ||||
Beaufort Solar, LLCCapital Power Corporation (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 28,412 | ||||
Washington White Post Solar LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 20,007 | ||||
Bay Branch SolarSol Systems (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 10,036 | ||||
Washington Millfield Solar, LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 9,180 | ||||
Washington Airport Solar LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Washington | NC | Solar | 9,174 | ||||
Choco Solar, LLCChoco Solar LLC (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 8,476 | ||||
Pamlico Partners SolarPamlico Partners Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 7,565 | ||||
Chocowinity Solar LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 7,523 | ||||
TWE Chocowinity Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 6,657 |
Beaufort County, North Carolina Details
Beaufort County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 23,915,345.11 kilograms, which is the 2544th largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 2790th highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 532.66 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 225th highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Beaufort County's primary fuel is Solar, making up 51.41%, or 254,745 megawatt hours of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Beaufort County:
- Aurora, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
- Tideland EMC: 50.00%
- Bath, North Carolina:
- Tideland EMC: 100.00%
- Belhaven, North Carolina:
- Tideland EMC: 6.44%
- Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility: 93.56%
- Chocowinity, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 36.70%
- Washington Utilities: 26.61%
- Tideland EMC: 36.70%
- Pantego, North Carolina:
- Tideland EMC: 100.00%
- Washington, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 5.40%
- Tideland EMC: 3.47%
- Dominion Energy: 54.63%
- Washington Utilities: 36.50%
- Washington Park, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 50.06%
- Washington Utilities: 49.94%
* 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 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 | Duke Energy Progress | 21,080 |
| 2 | Washington Utilities | 14,052 |
| 3 | Tideland EMC | 7,539 |
| 4 | Dominion Energy | 2,649 |
| 5 | Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility | 1,057 |
