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Burke County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Burke County is 555th 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 3,635.98 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 Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Burke County.
Burke County is home to 87,881 citizens and its power plants produce 69,591 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 69,591 megawatt hours, Burke County is the 1473rd highest generator of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties.
Burke County has a population of 87,881 residents.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,124,386 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.79 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
69,591 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
69,669 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-78 MWh
Production per Capita
0.79 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
319,533,414 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,635.98 kg
Recent Energy News in Morganton
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,032 positions to 5,992nd, from last year's value of 2,960th
- In Morganton, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,728 positions to 7,048th, from last year's value of 4,320th
- In Morganton, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 333 positions to 14th, from last year's value of 347th
- In Morganton, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 268 positions to 7,048th, from last month's value of 7,316th
- In Morganton, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 261 positions to 14th, from last month's value of 275th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 31 positions to 5,992nd, from last month's value of 5,961st
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 13.22% to 12.95 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.44 ¢ / kWh
- In Morganton, the residential electricity rate increased by 6.01% to 12.07 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.38 ¢ / kWh
- In Morganton, the residential electricity rate decreased by 5.11% to 12.07 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.72 ¢ / kWh
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 276th, from last year's value of 275th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.44% to 12.95 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.9 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,314 positions to 8,891st, from last year's value of 6,577th
- In Morganton, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,978 positions to 7,560th, from last year's value of 5,582nd
- In Morganton, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 2,197 positions to 7,560th, from last month's value of 9,757th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 498 positions to 8,891st, from last month's value of 8,393rd
- In Morganton, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 73 positions to 106th, from last month's value of 33rd
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 11.6% to $457.75, from last year's value of $410.16
- In Morganton, the commercial electricity bill increased by 12.95% to $467.51, from last year's value of $413.91
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 2 positions to 105th, from last month's value of 107th
- In Morganton, the commercial electricity bill increased by 4.26% to $467.51, from last month's value of $448.4
- In Morganton, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 3 positions to 106th, from last year's value of 109th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 0.99% to $457.75, from last month's value of $453.28
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 6,941 positions to 9,437th, from last year's value of 2,496th
- In Morganton, the industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 4,371 positions to 7,759th, from last month's value of 12,130th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 360 positions to 635th, from last year's value of 275th
- In Morganton, the industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 432 positions to 7,759th, from last year's value of 8,191st
- In Morganton, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 190 positions to 274th, from last month's value of 84th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 43 positions to 9,437th, from last month's value of 9,480th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 16.34% to 7.55 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 6.49 ¢ / kWh
- In Morganton, the industrial electricity rate decreased by 10.27% to 7.16 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.98 ¢ / kWh
- In Morganton, the industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 2 positions to 274th, from last year's value of 276th
- In Morganton, the industrial electricity rate increased by 0.97% to 7.16 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.09 ¢ / kWh
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 0.08% to 7.55 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.55 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Morganton, the total production increased 1 MWhs, from last month's value of 0 MWhs
- In Morganton, the total production increased 1 MWhs, from last year's value of 0 MWhs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 1,978 positions to 703rd, from last year's value of 2,681st
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 1,993 positions to 703rd, from last month's value of 2,696th
- In Morganton, the total production national rank increased by 2,039 positions to 667th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Morganton, the total production national rank increased by 2,032 positions to 667th, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 109 positions to 19th, from last year's value of 128th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 109 positions to 19th, from last month's value of 128th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 102.94% to 0.15 MWhs, from last year's value of -5.23 MWhs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 102.86% to 0.15 MWhs, from last month's value of -5.38 MWhs
- In Morganton, the total production state rank increased by 110 positions to 18th, from last year's value of 128th
- In Morganton, the total production state rank increased by 110 positions to 18th, from last month's value of 128th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil production increased 1 MWhs, from last month's value of 0 MWhs
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil production increased 1 MWhs, from last year's value of 0 MWhs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 809 positions to 165th, from last year's value of 974th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 830 positions to 165th, from last month's value of 995th
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 881 positions to 118th, from last year's value of 999th
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 880 positions to 118th, from last month's value of 998th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 102.94% to 0.15 MWhs, from last year's value of -5.23 MWhs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 102.86% to 0.15 MWhs, from last month's value of -5.38 MWhs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank increased by 22 positions to 6th, from last year's value of 28th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank increased by 22 positions to 6th, from last month's value of 28th
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil production state rank increased by 23 positions to 5th, from last year's value of 28th
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil production state rank increased by 23 positions to 5th, from last month's value of 28th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Morganton, the total emission increased 7778.715 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 0 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Morganton, the total emission increased 7778.715 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 0 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Morganton, the total emission national rank increased by 2,296 positions to 403rd, from last year's value of 2,699th
- In Morganton, the total emission national rank increased by 2,296 positions to 403rd, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 777 positions to 438th, from last year's value of 1,215th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 626 positions to 438th, from last month's value of 1,064th
- In Morganton, the total emission state rank increased by 120 positions to 9th, from last year's value of 129th
- In Morganton, the total emission state rank increased by 120 positions to 9th, from last month's value of 129th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 34.53% to 1458.8652307692307 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 2228.1886923076922 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 27.36% to 1458.8652307692307 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 1145.4371538461537 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank increased by 18 positions to 10th, from last year's value of 28th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank increased by 17 positions to 10th, from last month's value of 27th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil emission increased 7778.715 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 0 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil emission increased 7778.715 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 0 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank increased by 420 positions to 151st, from last year's value of 571st
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil emission national rank increased by 912 positions to 96th, from last year's value of 1,008th
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil emission national rank increased by 912 positions to 96th, from last month's value of 1,008th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank increased by 289 positions to 151st, from last month's value of 440th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 34.53% to 1458.8652307692307 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 2228.1886923076922 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission increased by 27.36% to 1458.8652307692307 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 1145.4371538461537 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank increased by 13 positions to 6th, from last year's value of 19th
- In Morganton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank increased by 12 positions to 6th, from last month's value of 18th
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil emission state rank increased by 25 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 29th
- In Morganton, the distillate fuel oil emission state rank increased by 25 positions to 4th, from last month's value of 29th
Morganton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
12.07¢ per kWh
- 5.11% lower than last month
- 6.01% higher than January last year
- 10.57% lower than the North Carolina average
- 22.71% lower than the US average
- 14th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 261 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 333 since January last year
- 7,048th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 268 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,728 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
12.95¢ per kWh
- 0.44% higher than last month
- 13.22% higher than January last year
- 3.42% lower than the North Carolina average
- 23.68% lower than the US average
- 276th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 5,992nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 31 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,032 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$176.49 per month
- 18.85% higher than last month
- 15.46% higher than January last year
- 4.46% lower than the North Carolina average
- 16.91% higher than the US average
- 294th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 343 since January last year
- 20,222nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,708 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,070 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$133.23 per month
- 1.5% higher than last month
- 7.64% higher than January last year
- 1.84% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.43% higher than the US average
- 276th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 13,611th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,202 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,605 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
10.78¢ per kWh
- 4.88% lower than last month
- 6.32% higher than January last year
- 2.32% higher than the North Carolina average
- 19.18% lower than the US average
- 287th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 65 since January last year
- 8,944th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,143 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,363 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
10.96¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 13.44% higher than January last year
- 9.21% higher than the North Carolina average
- 22.6% lower than the US average
- 653rd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 299 since January last year
- 7,448th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,296 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$467.51 per month
- 4.26% higher than last month
- 12.95% higher than January last year
- 19.68% lower than the North Carolina average
- 71.31% lower than the US average
- 106th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
- 7,560th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,197 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,978 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$457.75 per month
- 0.99% higher than last month
- 11.6% higher than January last year
- 14.46% lower than the North Carolina average
- 72.03% lower than the US average
- 105th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 8,891st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 498 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,314 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
7.16¢ per kWh
- 10.27% lower than last month
- 0.97% higher than January last year
- 4.97% lower than the North Carolina average
- 27.13% lower than the US average
- 274th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 190 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
- 7,759th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,371 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 432 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
7.55¢ per kWh
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 16.34% higher than January last year
- 1.92% higher than the North Carolina average
- 26.11% lower than the US average
- 635th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 360 since January last year
- 9,437th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 43 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,941 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$23,826.52 per month
- 7.75% lower than last month
- 3.76% lower than January last year
- 29.86% lower than the North Carolina average
- 29.32% lower than the US average
- 636th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
- 18,411th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 982 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 705 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$31,308.26 per month
- 0.25% lower than last month
- 14.28% higher than January last year
- 21.97% lower than the North Carolina average
- 8.49% lower than the US average
- 639th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
- 19,942nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 213 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,719 since January last year
Morganton Electricity Production and Emission Data
Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024
7,778.72 MWh
- Was nothing last month
- Was nothing January last year
- 99.87% lower than the North Carolina average
- 99.94% lower than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 129 cities
- The state rank has increased by 120 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 120 since January last year
- 403rd in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,296 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,296 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All
1,458.87 MWh
- 27.36% higher than last month
- 34.53% lower than January last year
- 99.97% lower than the North Carolina average
- 99.99% lower than the US average
- 10th in the state out of 129 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since January last year
- 438th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has increased by 626 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 777 since January last year
Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024
1 MWh
- Was nothing last month
- Was nothing January last year
- 99.99% lower than the North Carolina average
- 100% lower than the US average
- 18th in the state out of 129 cities
- The state rank has increased by 110 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 110 since January last year
- 667th in the US out of 2,734 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,032 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,039 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from All
0.15 MWh
- 102.86% lower than last month
- 102.94% lower than January last year
- 100% lower than the North Carolina average
- 100% lower than the US average
- 19th in the state out of 129 cities
- The state rank has increased by 109 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 109 since January last year
- 703rd in the US out of 2,734 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,993 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,978 since January last year
Average Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for January, 2024
1 MWh
- Was nothing last month
- Was nothing January last year
- 98.68% lower than the North Carolina average
- 99.58% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 29 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 23 since January last year
- 118th in the US out of 1,008 cities
- The national rank has increased by 880 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 881 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
0.15 MWh
- 102.86% lower than last month
- 102.94% lower than January last year
- 99.46% lower than the North Carolina average
- 99.9% lower than the US average
- 6th in the state out of 29 cities
- The state rank has increased by 22 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 22 since January last year
- 165th in the US out of 1,008 cities
- The national rank has increased by 830 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 809 since January last year
Average Electricity Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for January, 2024
7,778.72 MWh
- Was nothing last month
- Was nothing January last year
- 91.43% lower than the North Carolina average
- 95.92% lower than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 29 cities
- The state rank has increased by 25 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since January last year
- 96th in the US out of 1,008 cities
- The national rank has increased by 912 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 912 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil
1,458.87 MWh
- 27.36% higher than last month
- 34.53% lower than January last year
- 91.71% lower than the North Carolina average
- 98.72% lower than the US average
- 6th in the state out of 29 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since January last year
- 151st in the US out of 1,008 cities
- The national rank has increased by 289 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 420 since January last year
Morganton, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Morganton home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.51% lower than the average state rate of 13.27 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 $121.67. This is 9.82% below the state average bill of $134.93.
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 67,386,324.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Additionally, the city ranks 143rd highest in North Carolina in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 3,875.23 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 August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
235th12.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Morganton
195th$121.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Morganton Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Morganton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.00 | 116.99 | 21,966,293.89 | 2,635,938,139 | |
| Morganton Electric | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 98.27 | 2 | 72,626 | 8,098,800 |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.67 | 149.62 | 917,244.86 | 125,361,932 |
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Valdese, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Valdese home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.76% lower than the average state rate of 13.27 cents. Selling an estimated 28,860.27 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 $117.23 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in Valdese have a 13.12% 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 18,008,180.34 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 27th worst in the state in this category. All of the 59,455.65 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 February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
221st12.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Valdese
152nd$117.23Average residential monthly electricity bill for Valdese Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Valdese, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 | 12.00 | 116.99 | 21,966,293.89 | 2,635,938,139 |
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Connelly Springs, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Connelly Springs home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.58% lower than the average state rate of 13.27 cents. Selling an estimated 18,293.31 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 $116.99 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in Connelly Springs have a 13.29% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Connelly Springs is the 304th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 8,727,011.43 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 28,813.03 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 February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
56th12.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Connelly Springs
25th$116.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Connelly Springs Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Connelly Springs, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.00 | 116.99 | 21,966,293.89 | 2,635,938,139 |
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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 | 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 | 2 | 18,965.25 | 9,482.62 | ||
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 319,533,414.14 kilograms, which is the 864th largest amount of any county in the country. Additionally, the county ranks 2150th highest in the United States for pollution per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 3,635.98 kilograms of emissions per citizen. The county is home to 8 power plants, which is the 37th most power plants within a county in North Carolina.
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
70.53%
SOLAR
29.58%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
-0.11%
Providers In Each City in Burke County:
- Connelly Springs, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Drexel, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 51.76%
- Drexel, North Carolina Electric Utility: 48.24%
- Glen Alpine, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
- Rutherford Electric: 50.00%
- Hildebran, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Morganton, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 33.40%
- Rutherford Electric: 33.40%
- Morganton Electric: 33.20%
- Rutherford College, North Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Energy: 17.37%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 82.63%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 68,989 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 18,321 |
| 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 |
Published: 2024-04-02