Chowan County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chowan County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Chowan County has experienced a 6.80% decline throughout the past year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
As the 72nd highest generator of electricity of all 100 counties in North Carolina, Chowan County produces 36,805 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.
Chowan County is home to 13,796 residents and its power generating plants produce 36,805 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 2.67 megawatt hours per capita.
With a nationwide average residential electric bill of $138.02, Chowan County residents, on average, pay about 29.99% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.
Chowan County emits 3,072.66 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 3,913.62.
While the national average residential electric rate sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Chowan County's average rate is 7.10% lower than at 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
176,585 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
36,805 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
36,805 MWh
Production per Capita
2.67 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
42,390,375 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,072.66 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Edenton
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Edenton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.73¢ per kWh
- 3.56% lower than last month
- 13.07% higher than April last year
- 5.03% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.97% lower than the US average
- 614th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 235 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 226 since April last year
- 17,931st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,669 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,215 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.63¢ per kWh
- 1.05% higher than last month
- 10.34% higher than April last year
- 6.57% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.25% lower than the US average
- 399th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 243 since April last year
- 15,991st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 899 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,437 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$112.66 per month
- 10.79% lower than last month
- 11.3% higher than April last year
- 1.19% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.08% lower than the US average
- 280th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 20 since April last year
- 19,198th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 850 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,861 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$139.43 per month
- 0.69% higher than last month
- 7.29% higher than April last year
- 1.32% higher than the North Carolina average
- 2.46% higher than the US average
- 317th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 17,411th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 81 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,392 since April last year
Edenton, NC Electricity Overview
Edenton has an average residential electricity rate of 14.63 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 6.57% more than North Carolina's average rate of 13.73 cents, ranking the city at 399th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.07 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 78.4 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes a outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $139.43 per month, while the state average is $139.09.
Releasing 17,296,883.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Edenton ranks 177th worst out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. More importantly, the city averages 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 309th highest in North Carolina in this category. The city has one electricity plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Edenton
Edenton residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Edenton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.03 | 166.51 | 1,537,757.78 | 215,736,174 | |
| Town of Edenton Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 137.36 | 38,633.31 | 5,618,876.43 |
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Arrowhead Beach CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Arrowhead Beach CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 3.11% more than North Carolina's average rate of 13.73 cents, ranking the city at 351st out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.07 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 78.4 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes a outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $168.76 per month, while the state average is $139.09.
As the 416th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in North Carolina, Arrowhead Beach CDP emits 4,595,940.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 309th worst in North Carolina for emissions per capita. The electricity sold in Arrowhead Beach CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arrowhead Beach CDP
Arrowhead Beach CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Arrowhead Beach CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Electric | BUNDLED | 16.06 | 195.04 | 180,988.76 | 29,070,127.5 | |
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.03 | 166.51 | 1,537,757.78 | 215,736,174 |
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Cape Colony CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Cape Colony CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 14.68 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 6.93% more than North Carolina's average rate of 13.73 cents, ranking the city at 405th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Town of Edenton Utilities. Cape Colony CDP has the 543rd highest population in the state, with 636 citizens living within its borders.
As the 530th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in North Carolina, Cape Colony CDP emits 2,468,765.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 309th worst in North Carolina for emissions per capita. The electricity sold in Cape Colony CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cape Colony CDP
Cape Colony CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cape Colony CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Edenton Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.54 | 137.36 | 38,633.31 | 5,618,876.43 |
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Electricity Production in Chowan County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Chowan County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gliden (Op Zone)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Chowan County | NC | Solar | 10,727 | ||||
Ryland Road SolarGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Chowan County | NC | Solar | 10,715 | ||||
Edenton SolarEdenton Solar (100.00%) | Chowan County | NC | Solar | 9,601 | ||||
Chowan Jehu SolarChowan Jehu Road Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Chowan County | NC | Solar | 5,762 |
Chowan County, North Carolina Details
Chowan County is the 78th highest ranked county in the state out of 100 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 42,390,374.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This total also results in a ranking of 2319th worst in the United States for emissions per resident from electricity use. Power facilities in the county primarily use Solar, which makes up 100.00% (or 36,805 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in the county. Chowan County has 4 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 486th highest amount of power plants in a single county.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Chowan County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Chowan County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Dominion Energy.
Which electricity companies offer service in Chowan County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominion Energy | 8,291 |
| 2 | Albemarle Electric | 4,310 |
| 3 | Town of Edenton Utilities | 621 |
How many electric companies offer service in Chowan County, North Carolina?
There are 3 electricity companies serving consumers in Chowan County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are located within Chowan County, North Carolina?
There are 4 active power plants located in Chowan County, North Carolina
