Burke County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Burke County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Burke County is 542nd out of 3230 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 20,585 megawatt hours generated from solar.
On average, Burke County citizens are accountable for 3,513.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 3,743.75.
When calculating by number of customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Burke County.
Burke County is home to 87,881 citizens and its power plants produce 69,590 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 0.79 megawatt hours per capita per year.
With total production of 69,590 megawatt hours, Burke County is the 1469th highest generator of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties.
Burke County has a population of 87,881 residents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,108,741 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
69,590 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
69,669 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-79 MWh
Production per Capita
0.79 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
308,730,470 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,513.05 kg
Morganton, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Morganton home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.64% lower than the average state rate of 13.24 cents. Selling an estimated 324,984.84 megawatt hours per year, Morganton Electric is the largest provider in the city. Citizens in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $120.32. This is 8.99% below the state average bill of $132.21.
Morganton is the 60th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 65,169,967.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Additionally, the city ranks 477th highest in North Carolina in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 3,747.77 kilograms of emissions per resident. The city has 4 electricity plants, which is the 3rd highest for a city in North Carolina.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Morganton
Morganton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Morganton, North Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 11.73 | 113.39 | 21,705,738.46 | 2,545,391,993 | |
Morganton Electric | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 98.27 | 1 | 72,626 | 8,098,800 |
Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.54 | 148.81 | 918,590.41 | 124,390,629 |
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Valdese, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Valdese home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.32% lower than the average state rate of 13.24 cents. Selling an estimated 28,765.84 megawatt hours per year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $113.54 per month, while the national average is $137.21. Customers in Valdese have a 14.12% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Valdese is the 167th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 17,415,885.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 25th worst in the state in this category. All of the 58,628.36 megawatt hours of electricity used in Valdese must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valdese
Valdese residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Valdese, North Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 13.08 | 119.32 | 770,827 | 100,803,000 | |
Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 11.73 | 113.39 | 21,705,738.46 | 2,545,391,993 |
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Connelly Springs, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Connelly Springs home are billed a residential electricity price of 11.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.24% lower than the average state rate of 13.24 cents. Selling an estimated 18,233.46 megawatt hours per year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $112.89 per month, while the national average is $137.21. Customers in Connelly Springs have a 14.62% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Connelly Springs is the 303rd highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 8,439,977.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 477th worst in the state in this category. All of the 28,412.11 megawatt hours of electricity used in Connelly Springs must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Connelly Springs
Connelly Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 11.73 | 113.39 | 21,705,738.46 | 2,545,391,993 |
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Electricity Production in Burke County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Burke County, North Carolina
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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BridgewaterDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Burke County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 49,084 | ||||
Dragstrip FarmDragstrip Farm LLC (100.00%) | Burke County | NC | Solar | 9,019 | ||||
Cline Solar Farm, LLCCline Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Hildebran | NC | Solar | 8,107 | ||||
Innovative Solar 26, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Hildebran | NC | Solar | 3,459 | ||||
Catawba River Pollution ControlMorganton Electric (100.00%) | Morganton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1 | 11,186.53 | 11,186.53 | ||
Drexel Operations CenterNorth Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Drexel | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -9 | 29,929.53 | -3,325.5 | ||
Morganton, Parker RoadNorth Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Morganton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -33 | 1,852.08 | -56.12 | ||
Morganton Station 5North Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Morganton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -38 | 1,852.08 | -48.74 |
Burke County, North Carolina Details
Burke County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 308,730,469.54 kilograms, which is the 881st largest amount of any county in the country. Additionally, the county ranks 2174th highest in the United States for pollution per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 3,513.05 kilograms of emissions per citizen. The county is home to 8 power plants, which is the 36th most power plants within a county in North Carolina.
Providers In Each City in Burke County:
- Connelly Springs, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Drexel, North Carolina:
- Drexel, North Carolina Electric Utility: 48.24%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 51.76%
- Glen Alpine, North Carolina:
- Rutherford Electric: 50.00%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
- Hildebran, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Morganton, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 33.40%
- Morganton Electric: 33.20%
- Rutherford Electric: 33.40%
- Rutherford College, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 82.63%
- Blue Ridge Energy: 17.37%
- Valdese, North Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Energy: 10.20%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 89.80%
* 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 Burke County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Burke County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Burke County, North Carolina?
There are 6 electricity suppliers operating in Burke County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Burke County, North Carolina?
There are 8 electricity plants in Burke County, North Carolina
Which electricity companies offer service in Burke County, North Carolina?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 68,766 |
2 | Rutherford Electric | 18,279 |
3 | Morganton Electric | 8,682 |
4 | Blue Ridge Energy | 1,939 |
5 | Mountain Electric Cooperative | 1,484 |
6 | Drexel, North Carolina Electric Utility | 1,250 |