Burke County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Burke County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
As the 573rd highest generator of solar powered electricity in the nation out of 3230, Burke County generates a total of 20,209 megawatt hours from solar.
Burke County is the 1507th largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the US, with a population of 87,881 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 60,442.
Burke County generates 66.68% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 40,302 megawatt hours a year.
Burke County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 17.78% lower than the nationwide average price, at 13.26 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Burke County is 1032nd in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 60,511 megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types.
Burke County is the 33rd largest county in North Carolina, with 87,881 residents living within its borders.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,124,854 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
60,442 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
60,511 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-69 MWh
Production per Capita
0.69 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
322,830,633 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,673.5 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Morganton
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Morganton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.53¢ per kWh
- 2.67% lower than last month
- 18.64% higher than April last year
- 3.03% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.11% lower than the US average
- 77th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 207 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 137 since April last year
- 14,236th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,604 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,116 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.08¢ per kWh
- 1.48% higher than last month
- 13.28% higher than April last year
- 4.74% lower than the North Carolina average
- 18.88% lower than the US average
- 216th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 7,929th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 655 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,348 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$100.13 per month
- 8.41% lower than last month
- 19.82% higher than April last year
- 12.18% lower than the North Carolina average
- 11.19% lower than the US average
- 16th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 11,231st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,090 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,926 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.43 per month
- 1.2% higher than last month
- 9.91% higher than April last year
- 15.39% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.44% lower than the US average
- 8th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 8,184th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 500 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,635 since April last year
Morganton, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Morganton home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.74% lower than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. Selling an estimated 312,300.05 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 $116.43. This is 16.29% below the state average bill of $139.09.
Morganton is the 60th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 67,498,992.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Additionally, the city ranks 46th highest in North Carolina in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 3,881.71 kilograms of emissions per resident. The city has 4 electricity plants, which is the 2nd highest for a city in North Carolina.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Morganton
Morganton residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Morganton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Morganton Electric | BUNDLED | 13.14 | 109.63 | 3 | 69,064.84 | 9,072,568.35 |
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Valdese, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Valdese home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% lower than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The North Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $139.09, while the Valdese average is 11.40% below at $123.23 per month. This is the 180th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Valdese is the 166th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 18,038,289.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 309th worst in the state in this category. All of the 59,480.4 megawatt hours of electricity used in Valdese must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valdese
Valdese residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Valdese, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
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Connelly Springs, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Connelly Springs home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% lower than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The North Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $139.09, while the Connelly Springs average is 11.40% below at $123.23 per month. This is the 180th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Connelly Springs is the 303rd highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 8,741,602.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 609th worst in the state in this category. All of the 28,825.02 megawatt hours of electricity used in Connelly Springs must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Connelly Springs
Connelly Springs residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Connelly Springs, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BridgewaterDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Burke County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 40,302 | ||||
Dragstrip FarmDragstrip Farm LLC (100.00%) | Burke County | NC | Solar | 8,985 | ||||
Cline Solar Farm, LLCCline Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Hildebran | NC | Solar | 8,100 | ||||
Innovative Solar 26, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Hildebran | NC | Solar | 3,124 | ||||
Catawba River Pollution ControlMorganton Electric (100.00%) | Morganton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3 | 26,818.05 | 8,939.35 | ||
Morganton Station 5North Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Morganton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -32 | 2,741.07 | -85.66 | ||
Morganton, Parker RoadNorth Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Morganton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -40 | 2,741.07 | -68.53 |
Burke County, North Carolina Details
Burke County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 322,830,632.87 kilograms, which is the 859th largest amount of any county in the country. Additionally, the county ranks 2175th highest in the United States for pollution per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 3,673.5 kilograms of emissions per citizen. The county is home to 7 power plants, which is the 37th 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: 100.00%
- Glen Alpine, North Carolina:
- Rutherford Electric: 100.00%
- Hildebran, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Morganton, North Carolina:
- Morganton Electric: 50.00%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
- Rutherford College, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Valdese, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 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 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 5 electricity suppliers operating in Burke County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Burke County, North Carolina?
There are 7 electricity plants in Burke County, North Carolina
Which electricity companies offer service in Burke County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 93,168 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 22,808 |
| 3 | Morganton Electric | 8,632 |
| 4 | Mountain Electric Cooperative | 1,480 |
| 5 | Drexel, North Carolina Electric Utility | 1,201 |
