Electric Rates & Providers in Clay County, NC

Clay County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Clay County, NC is $132.33
  • The average electricity rate in Clay County, NC is 13.97¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Clay County, NC

The average residential electric bill in Clay County, NC is $132.33 per month. Clay County, NC is the 8th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.

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Clay County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Clay County emitted 44,253,055.6 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 2332nd highest polluting county in the United States.

Clay County experienced a 3.16% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the preceding 12 months.

When calculating by customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in Clay County.

At an average residential price of 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Clay County benefit from a 16.54% discount from the national average rate.

On average, Clay County residents are responsible for 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making them the 38th highest polluting county out of 100 counties in the state based on per capita pollution.

The monthly residential electric bill average in Clay County is $132.33, compared to the US average bill of $147.16. Clay County citizens enjoy a 10.08% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow countrymen.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    142,812 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.99 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    44,253,056 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,024.1 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hayesville

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Hayesville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

15.63¢ per kWh

  • 1.6% higher than last month
  • 15.53% higher than November last year
  • 3.44% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 8.25% lower than the US average
  • 431st in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 36 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 89 since November last year
  • 15,145th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 797 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,390 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.86¢ per kWh

  • 1.19% higher than last month
  • 7.62% higher than November last year
  • 3.76% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 9.91% lower than the US average
  • 434th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 20 since November last year
  • 13,895th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 110 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,125 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$112.03 per month

  • 12.51% lower than last month
  • 19.85% higher than November last year
  • 8.69% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 5.25% lower than the US average
  • 70th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 494 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since November last year
  • 13,016th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7,542 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,637 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$137.11 per month

  • 1.14% higher than last month
  • 11.54% higher than November last year
  • 4.87% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 3.61% lower than the US average
  • 233rd in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 180 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 35 since November last year
  • 14,881st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 954 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,030 since November last year

Hayesville, NC Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.86 cents per kilowatt hour for Hayesville. This is 6.28% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.98 cents. Consumers in the city have 3.19 power outages per year, with outages lasting around 322.09 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Hayesville is the 611th largest city in the state, with a population of 434.

Hayesville is the 605th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 1,746,460.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 359th worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within Hayesville, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hayesville

Hayesville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.163/kWh$0.112/kWh$177.43/mo.$86.57/mo.
434th14.86¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hayesville
233rd$137.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hayesville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hayesville, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Blue Ridge Mountain EMCBUNDLED13.98130.33178,193.7124,905,996.65

Clay County, North Carolina Production Fuel Makeup

Clay County, North Carolina Net Metering

Clay County has 1 out of 2 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. North Carolina has decent regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar installations.

Energy Loss

Clay County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 5.03% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average is 2.43%, meaning Clay County ranks 2022nd best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Clay County, North Carolina

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Clay County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity supplier in Clay County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.

How many electric companies offer service in Clay County, North Carolina?

Clay County, North Carolina has 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Clay County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas13,679
2Blue Ridge Mountain EMC10,555

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Published: 2025-07-29