Dare County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Dare County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Dare County is the 1299th largest county by population in the nation, with 36,718 residents living within its borders.
Dare County is ranked 18th out of 100 for worst polluting county in the state when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 3,881.71 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Dare County consumers deal with outages that are on average 155.44 minutes per occurrence, with around 1.69 outages per year.
Dare County's average residential electricity rate is 17.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.82% more than the national average of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Dare County generates -0 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 88 highest county out of 100 counties in North Carolina for production per capita.
As the 1184th highest county in the nation for non-renewable production per capita, Dare County produces -0 megawatt hours per person per year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
469,981 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
142,528,496 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,881.71 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kill Devil Hills
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Kill Devil Hills Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
13.95¢ per kWh
- 3.27% higher than last month
- 8.55% higher than April last year
- 6.88% lower than the North Carolina average
- 17.52% lower than the US average
- 50th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 256 since April last year
- 9,399th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,168 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,016 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.98¢ per kWh
- 0.66% higher than last month
- 15.71% higher than April last year
- 1.82% higher than the North Carolina average
- 13.3% lower than the US average
- 324th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since April last year
- 12,891st in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 204 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,818 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$113.57 per month
- 22.76% lower than last month
- 0.09% lower than April last year
- 0.4% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.73% higher than the US average
- 335th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 333 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 324 since April last year
- 19,517th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,287 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 991 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$166.48 per month
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 11.84% higher than April last year
- 20.98% higher than the North Carolina average
- 22.34% higher than the US average
- 718th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since April last year
- 27,807th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 382 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,978 since April last year
Kill Devil Hills, NC Electricity Overview
Kill Devil Hills averages a residential electricity rate of 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.82% more than the state's average price of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 324th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $166.48 per month. Dominion Energy has an estimated 267 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Kill Devil Hills residents average 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 29,271,948.04 kilograms, the city ranks 120th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Kill Devil Hills, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.03 | 166.51 | 1,537,757.78 | 215,736,174 |
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Kitty Hawk, NC Electricity Overview
Kitty Hawk averages a residential electricity rate of 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.82% more than the state's average price of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 324th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $166.48 per month. Dominion Energy has an estimated 388 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Kitty Hawk residents average 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 14,222,572.29 kilograms, the city ranks 210th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Kitty Hawk, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.03 | 166.51 | 1,537,757.78 | 215,736,174 |
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Nags Head, NC Electricity Overview
Nags Head averages a residential electricity rate of 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.82% more than the state's average price of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 324th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $166.48 per month. Dominion Energy has an estimated 314 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Nags Head residents average 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 12,017,763.04 kilograms, the city ranks 243rd highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Nags Head, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nags Head
Nags Head residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nags Head, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.03 | 166.51 | 1,537,757.78 | 215,736,174 |
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Electricity Production in Dare County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Dare County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton CDP | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -181 | 133,053.07 | -735.1 |
Dare County, North Carolina Details
Dare County residents average 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 18th highest in the state out of 100 in this category. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 142,528,495.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has one power generation plant.
Providers In Each City in Dare County:
- Duck, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Kitty Hawk, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Manteo, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Nags Head, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Southern Shores, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Dare County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Dare County, North Carolina by total customer count is Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative.
How many electric companies offer service in Dare County, North Carolina?
Dare County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Dare County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative | 13,283 |
| 2 | Tideland EMC | 5,871 |
| 3 | Dominion Energy | 5,368 |
How many power plants are located within Dare County, North Carolina?
There is one electricity plant located in Dare County, North Carolina
