Cherokee County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cherokee County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Cherokee County is the 92nd worst polluting county in North Carolina when considering emissions per capita.
Cherokee County has had a 9.10% decline during the past year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.
Cherokee County is the 77th highest producer of solar power by megawatt hours produced in the state.
Cherokee County released 0 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which makes them the 2969th worst polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US.
Roughly 99.45% of the county's electricity comes from hydroelectric power plants, ranking them 68th highest county out of 3230 counties in the US for total hydroelectric production.
Cherokee County is ranked 2nd in the state out of 100 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 23.02 megawatt hours per person per year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
370,542 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
656,382 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
656,382 MWh
Production per Capita
23.02 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Andrews
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Andrews Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.1¢ per kWh
- 4.19% lower than last month
- 19.46% higher than May last year
- 0.55% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.47% lower than the US average
- 370th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 206 since May last year
- 11,229th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,078 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,883 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.09¢ per kWh
- 1.48% higher than last month
- 17.64% higher than May last year
- 5.12% lower than the North Carolina average
- 18.93% lower than the US average
- 214th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 50 since May last year
- 8,443rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 732 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,244 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$123.64 per month
- 12.01% higher than last month
- 34.19% higher than May last year
- 3.22% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.46% lower than the US average
- 249th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 79 since May last year
- 18,986th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,502 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,486 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$125.86 per month
- 2.13% higher than last month
- 15.75% higher than May last year
- 9.73% lower than the North Carolina average
- 7.95% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since May last year
- 12,240th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 834 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,485 since May last year
Andrews, NC Electricity Overview
Andrews' citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the North Carolina and nationwide average prices of 13.86 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 320 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city. The state average monthly residential power bill is $143.59, while the Andrews average is 12.35% below at $125.86 per month. This ranks the city 180th in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Andrews citizens emit 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 212th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 7,791,365.34 kilograms, which is the 327th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Andrews has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Andrews
Andrews residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Andrews, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Murphy, NC Electricity Overview
Murphy's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.70 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Murphy Power Board sells an estimated 537,908.17 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $156.4 per month, while the North Carolina average is $143.59.
On average, Murphy citizens emit 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 571st worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 6,673,141.51 kilograms, which is the 355th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Murphy has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murphy
Murphy residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murphy, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Power Board | BUNDLED | 14.64 | 156.28 | 47,948.71 | 7,020,690.04 |
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Marble CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Marble CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the North Carolina and nationwide average prices of 13.86 and 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Marble CDP has 542 residents, which is the 573rd most populated city in the state. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $125.86 per month, while the state average is $143.59. Customers in Marble CDP pay a 12.35% markdown compared to the rest of the state.
On average, Marble CDP citizens emit 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 212th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,180,134.24 kilograms, which is the 560th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Marble CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marble CDP
Marble CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marble CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Electricity Production in Cherokee County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Cherokee County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ApalachiaTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%) | Cherokee County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 435,935 | ||||
Hiwassee DamTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%) | Cherokee County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 214,128 | ||||
CS Murphy Point, LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Cherokee County | NC | Solar | 1,248 | ||||
Murphy Farm Power, LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Cherokee County | NC | Solar | 1,211 | ||||
Martins Creek Solar NC, LLCDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | Cherokee County | NC | Solar | 1,139 |
Cherokee County, North Carolina Details
On average, Cherokee County citizens emit 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 92nd highest polluting county out of 100 counties in the state and 2969th out of 3230 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 0 kilograms, which is the 92nd highest total amount of pollution for any county in the state. There are 5 power producing plants in the county, which is the 49th most power plants in a county in the state. Cherokee County's primary fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 99.45% of electricity production using this fuel type.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Cherokee County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity supplier in Cherokee County, North Carolina by total revenue is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many electric companies offer service in Cherokee County, North Carolina?
Cherokee County, North Carolina is home to 4 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
How many power plants are located within Cherokee County, North Carolina?
Cherokee County, North Carolina has 5 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Cherokee County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 31,615 |
| 2 | Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | 9,423 |
| 3 | Murphy Power Board | 5,393 |
| 4 | Tri-State EMC | 1,736 |
