Carteret County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Carteret County, NC is $140.41
- The average electricity rate in Carteret County, NC is 13.59¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Carteret County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Carteret County, NC is $140.41 per month. Carteret County, NC is the 27th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Carteret County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
The largest supplier in Carteret County by number of customers is Duke Energy Progress.
Carteret County had a 3.16% rise in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the previous 12 months.
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Carteret County's average rate is 18.79% lower than at 13.59 cents per kilowatt hour.
Carteret County is the 39th most populous county in North Carolina.
Emitting 279,192,234 kilograms of CO2 gases, Carteret County has the 37th worst pollution level from electricity use of any county in North Carolina.
Carteret County residents pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $140.41, which is 3.09% lower than the North Carolina average bill of $144.89.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
900,998 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
279,192,234 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,024.1 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Morehead City
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Morehead City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
16.2¢ per kWh
- 2.5% lower than last month
- 12.99% higher than November last year
- 7.23% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.89% lower than the US average
- 472nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 22 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since November last year
- 16,461st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 963 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,471 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.11¢ per kWh
- 1.04% higher than last month
- 11.26% higher than November last year
- 5.53% higher than the North Carolina average
- 8.38% lower than the US average
- 458th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 31 since November last year
- 14,647th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 193 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,922 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$131.62 per month
- 5.98% higher than last month
- 3.94% higher than November last year
- 7.28% higher than the North Carolina average
- 11.32% higher than the US average
- 447th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 107 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since November last year
- 21,494th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,861 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 82 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$151.11 per month
- 0.28% higher than last month
- 12.89% higher than November last year
- 4.84% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.23% higher than the US average
- 359th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since November last year
- 19,629th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 327 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,691 since November last year
Morehead City, NC Electricity Overview
Morehead City averages a residential electricity rate of 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 8.09% more than the state's average price of 13.98 cents, which ranks the city 458th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $151.11 per month. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 983 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Morehead City residents average 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 38,369,817.69 kilograms, the city ranks 96th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Morehead City, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Morehead City
Morehead City residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Morehead City, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.24 | 126.3 | 485,748.99 | 59,466,699.56 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.17 | 157.93 | 17,069,269.5 | 2,589,436,364 |
Zips with electric coverage in Morehead City, North Carolina include: 28570, 28557, 28516, 28512
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Beaufort, NC Electricity Overview
Beaufort averages a residential electricity rate of 15.19 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 8.67% more than the state's average price of 13.98 cents, which ranks the city 462nd best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $151.79 per month. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 655 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Beaufort residents average 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 17,963,593.72 kilograms, the city ranks 178th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Beaufort, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beaufort
Beaufort residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Beaufort, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.24 | 126.3 | 485,748.99 | 59,466,699.56 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.17 | 157.93 | 17,069,269.5 | 2,589,436,364 |
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Newport, NC Electricity Overview
Newport averages a residential electricity rate of 14.27 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 2.10% more than the state's average price of 13.98 cents, which ranks the city 375th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $143.91 per month. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 576 residential customers, more than all other vendors who operate in the city.
Newport residents average 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 17,528,990.65 kilograms, the city ranks 186th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Newport, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newport
Newport residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newport, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.24 | 126.3 | 485,748.99 | 59,466,699.56 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.17 | 157.93 | 17,069,269.5 | 2,589,436,364 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Carteret County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Carteret County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.
How many electric companies offer service in Carteret County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity suppliers offering service in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Carteret County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 31,985 |
| 2 | Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | 30,873 |
