Gates County, NC: Electric Rates From 2 Providers

Gates County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Gates County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

At an average residential price of 14.74 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Gates County benefit from a 7.93% discount from the US average.

Gates County has a population of 10,584 citizens.

Customers in Gates County face an average of 1.12 outages lasting 125.36 minutes per year, compared to the national averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

Gates County is ranked as the 2535th highest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the country with over 100,000 megawatt hours being used by residents living there.

Gates County produces 2.78 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Gates County the 39th highest ranking county out of 100 counties for renewable generation per capita in North Carolina.

With 10,584 residents living within the county and 29,467 megawatt hours produced per year, Gates County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 2.78 megawatt hours. This is the 50 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in North Carolina.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    133,532 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    29,467 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    29,467 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.78 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    30,913,056 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,920.73 kg

Gatesville, NC Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 14.91 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Gatesville, which is 12.59% higher than the average state price of 13.24 cents and 6.92% below the national average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $173.39 per month. With a population of 238 residents, the city is the 688th largest city by population in the state.

The inhabitants of Gatesville have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 891,969.2 kilograms, which is 675th highest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 130th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gatesville

Gatesville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.092/kWh$267.59/mo.$82.47/mo.
732nd14.91¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gatesville
763rd$173.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gatesville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gatesville, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.34157.591,521,726.02202,984,165
Roanoke Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.20187.48168,03727,215,000

Sunbury CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 13.62 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Sunbury CDP, which is 2.84% higher than the average state price of 13.24 cents and 14.98% below the national average of 16.01 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $159.3 per month. With a population of 128 residents, the city is the 737th largest city by population in the state.

The inhabitants of Sunbury CDP have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 479,714.53 kilograms, which is 723rd highest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 130th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sunbury CDP

Sunbury CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.092/kWh$267.59/mo.$82.47/mo.
450th13.62¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sunbury CDP
706th$159.3Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sunbury CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sunbury CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.34157.591,521,726.02202,984,165

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Electricity Production in Gates County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Gates County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
SoINCPower6, LLCSolNCPower6, LLC (100.00%)
Gates County NC Solar 10,929
Gates Solar LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%)
Gates County NC Solar 9,331
Sugar Run SolarSugar Run Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Gates County NC Solar 9,207

Gates County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Gates County has 3 electricity generation plants, which is 840th most in the United States. For every resident in the county there are 2,920.73 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 30,913,056.06 kilograms. Gates County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel type.

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Gates County, North Carolina Net Metering

Out of the 2 providers in Gates County, 2 of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, North Carolina has commendable net metering and feed in tariff regulations.

Energy Loss

In Gates County one company reports energy loss, Roanoke Electric Cooperative. They average an annual energy loss of 4.20%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Gates County is ranked as the 1059th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Gates County, North Carolina

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Gates County, North Carolina?

By total megawatt hours sold, Dominion Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Gates County, North Carolina.

Which electricity companies offer service in Gates County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Dominion Energy9,493
2Roanoke Electric Cooperative2,292

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

Gates County, North Carolina is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.

How many power plants are within Gates County, North Carolina?

Gates County, North Carolina has 3 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-21