Chowan County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Chowan County, NC is $169.12
- The average electricity rate in Chowan County, NC is 14.00¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Chowan County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Chowan County, NC is $169.12 per month. Chowan County, NC is the 84th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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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 76th 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 $145.79, Chowan County residents, on average, pay about 16.00% more than the rest of the country per month for electricity.
Chowan County emits 3,200.77 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 4,040.05.
While the national average residential electric rate sits at 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, Chowan County's average rate is 15.60% lower than at 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
178,773 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.96 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
36,805 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
36,805 MWh
Production per Capita
2.67 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
44,157,787 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,200.77 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Edenton
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Edenton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.35¢ per kWh
- 1.44% higher than last month
- 13.13% higher than November last year
- 5% lower than the North Carolina average
- 15.74% lower than the US average
- 324th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 200 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 46 since November last year
- 10,611th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,338 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,116 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.8¢ per kWh
- 1.02% higher than last month
- 8.36% higher than November last year
- 3.64% lower than the North Carolina average
- 16.34% lower than the US average
- 93rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 208 since November last year
- 9,931st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 164 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,103 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$116.62 per month
- 10.81% lower than last month
- 15.96% higher than November last year
- 4.94% lower than the North Carolina average
- 1.37% lower than the US average
- 285th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 325 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 208 since November last year
- 15,912th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,511 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,471 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.57 per month
- 0.93% higher than last month
- 11.55% higher than November last year
- 0.3% higher than the North Carolina average
- 1.64% higher than the US average
- 322nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since November last year
- 17,250th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 211 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,873 since November last year
Edenton, NC Electricity Overview
Edenton has an average residential electricity rate of 13.80 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, luckily for their citizens, 1.45% less than North Carolina's average rate of 14.00 cents, ranking the city at 93rd out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. They experienced a rise in the ratio of emissions per capita of roughly 4.01% during the course of the last year. Town of Edenton Utilities sells an estimated 19,291.21 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other suppliers.
Releasing 17,960,185.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Edenton ranks 176th worst out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. More importantly, the city averages 4,030.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 22nd highest in North Carolina in this category. The city has 2 electricity plants in the city. This is the 16th highest number of plants within a single city out of 777 cities, in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Edenton
Edenton residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Edenton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.71 | 170.73 | 1,624,045.67 | 222,690,624 | |
| Town of Edenton Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.91 | 132.6 | 42,879.77 | 5,537,322.1 |
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Arrowhead Beach CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Arrowhead Beach CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 15.20 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, sadly for their citizens, 8.55% more than North Carolina's average rate of 14.00 cents, ranking the city at 464th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.32 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 89.9 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes a outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $185.21 per month, while the state average is $145.09.
As the 415th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in North Carolina, Arrowhead Beach CDP emits 4,772,185.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 74th worst in North Carolina for emissions per capita. The electricity sold in Arrowhead Beach CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arrowhead Beach CDP
Arrowhead Beach CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Arrowhead Beach CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Electric | BUNDLED | 14.60 | 177.71 | 186,045.42 | 27,159,950.21 | |
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.71 | 170.73 | 1,624,045.67 | 222,690,624 |
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Cape Colony CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Cape Colony CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 13.77 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, luckily for their citizens, 1.63% less than North Carolina's average rate of 14.00 cents, ranking the city at 90th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Town of Edenton Utilities. Cape Colony CDP has the 543rd highest population in the state, with 636 citizens living within its borders.
As the 528th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in North Carolina, Cape Colony CDP emits 2,563,437.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also results in a ranking of 74th worst in North Carolina for emissions per capita. The electricity sold in Cape Colony CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no electricity generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cape Colony CDP
Cape Colony CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cape Colony CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Edenton Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.91 | 132.6 | 42,879.77 | 5,537,322.1 |
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Chowan County, North Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Chowan County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Timbermill Wind, LLC | Edenton | NC | Wind | 59,044 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Gliden (Op Zone)Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Chowan County | NC | Solar | 10,727 | 111 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Ryland Road SolarGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Chowan County | NC | Solar | 10,715 | 112 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Edenton SolarEdenton Solar (100.00%) | Chowan County | NC | Solar | 9,601 | 178 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Chowan Jehu SolarChowan Jehu Road Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Chowan County | NC | Solar | 5,762 | 556 | 1 | 1 |
Chowan County, North Carolina Production Fuel Makeup
Chowan County is the 77th highest ranked county in the state out of 100 when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 44,157,787.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This total also results in a ranking of 2242nd 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 5 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 489th 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 Town of Edenton Utilities.
Which electricity companies offer service in Chowan County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Edenton Utilities | 4,291 |
| 2 | Albemarle Electric | 2,486 |
| 3 | Dominion Energy | 2,367 |
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 5 active power plants located in Chowan County, North Carolina
