Henderson County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Henderson County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.14 cents, while residents of Henderson County benefit from an average rate that is 20.26% less at 12.87 cents per kilowatt hour.
Henderson County ranks 371st county out of 3230 counties in the United States in hydroelectric power production, producing 16,836 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric plants.
Henderson County is the 24th largest county in North Carolina.
Henderson County is the 82 largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 100 counties in North Carolina, with a population of 118,106 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 23,384.
Citizens of Henderson County use enough electricity to emit 3,922.67 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the US average of 4,130.39.
The largest electricity company in Henderson County by customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,520,081 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.87 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
23,384 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
23,384 MWh
Production per Capita
0.2 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
463,290,560 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,922.67 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hendersonville
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Hendersonville Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.1¢ per kWh
- 4.19% lower than last month
- 19.46% higher than May last year
- 0.55% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.47% lower than the US average
- 277th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 113 since May last year
- 11,661st in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,166 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,417 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.09¢ per kWh
- 1.48% higher than last month
- 17.64% higher than May last year
- 5.12% lower than the North Carolina average
- 18.93% lower than the US average
- 195th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 31 since May last year
- 7,769th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 708 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,595 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$123.64 per month
- 12.01% higher than last month
- 34.19% higher than May last year
- 3.22% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.46% lower than the US average
- 235th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 56 since May last year
- 19,684th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,245 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 12,123 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$125.86 per month
- 2.13% higher than last month
- 15.75% higher than May last year
- 9.73% lower than the North Carolina average
- 7.95% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since May last year
- 11,822nd in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 551 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,072 since May last year
Hendersonville, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Hendersonville is around 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 5.12% below the state's average rate of 13.80 cents, ranking the city at 195th best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in North Carolina. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.74, while the Hendersonville average is 9.29% less at $125.86 per month. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Hendersonville averages 3,983.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 33rd highest in the state out of 777 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 59,273,270.17 kilograms, the city ranks 70th worst in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 191,486.98 megawatt hours of electricity used in Hendersonville must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hendersonville
Hendersonville residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hendersonville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hendersonville, North Carolina include: 28792, 28739, 28791, 28731, 28726
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Fletcher, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Fletcher is around 15.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.71% more than the state's average price of 13.80 cents. This ranks the city 617th out of 777 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.74, while the Fletcher average is 9.44% higher at $151.83 per month. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Fletcher averages 3,983.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 246th highest in the state out of 777 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 31,612,676.35 kilograms, the city ranks 116th worst in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 102,127.25 megawatt hours of electricity used in Fletcher must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fletcher
Fletcher residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fletcher, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.97 | 151.8 | 16,261,847.39 | 2,433,750,690 |
Zips with electric coverage in Fletcher, North Carolina include: 28704, 28732, 28791, 28759
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Etowah CDP, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Etowah CDP is around 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 5.12% below the state's average rate of 13.80 cents, ranking the city at 195th best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in North Carolina. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.74, while the Etowah CDP average is 9.29% less at $125.86 per month. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Etowah CDP averages 3,983.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 246th highest in the state out of 777 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 29,736,233.94 kilograms, the city ranks 121st worst in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 96,065.25 megawatt hours of electricity used in Etowah CDP must be imported from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity facilities that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Etowah CDP
Etowah CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Etowah CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
Zips with electric coverage in Etowah CDP, North Carolina include: 28739, 28759, 28729, 28742
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Electricity Production in Henderson County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TuxedoNorthbrook Tuxedo, LLC (100.00%) | Henderson County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 16,836 | ||||
Innovative Solar 16Cypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Henderson County | NC | Solar | 3,349 | ||||
Innovative Solar 14, LLCAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Henderson County | NC | Solar | 3,199 |
Henderson County, North Carolina Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Henderson County averages 3,922.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 2019th worst in the United States out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 463,290,560.5 kilograms, the county ranks 27th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. Around 72.00% of Henderson County's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Henderson County has 3 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 786th highest number of power plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Henderson County:
- Flat Rock, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Fletcher, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Hendersonville, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Laurel Park, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Mills River, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
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FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Henderson County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 68,591 |
How many power plants are within Henderson County, North Carolina?
Henderson County, North Carolina has 3 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Henderson County, North Carolina?
By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Henderson County, North Carolina.
