Jackson County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Jackson County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
There was a 13.99% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous 12 months in Jackson County.
Residents of the county experience an average of 1.7 power outages a year, with an average of 230.43 minutes per outage.
Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in Jackson County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Jackson County is ranked 2169th out of 3230 for highest polluting county in the US when considering emissions per person.
Jackson County is ranked as the 59th highest consuming county out of 100 counties in North Carolina with 558,548.69 megawatt hours being used by customers living there.
Jackson County is the 1145th most populated county in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
558,549 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
39,541 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
39,541 MWh
Production per Capita
0.92 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
160,654,697 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,737.63 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cullowhee CDP
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Cullowhee CDP 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
- 370th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 206 since May last year
- 11,229th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,078 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,883 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
- 214th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 50 since May last year
- 8,443rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 732 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,244 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
- 249th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 79 since May last year
- 18,986th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,502 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,486 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 9 since May last year
- 12,240th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 834 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,485 since May last year
Cullowhee CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Cullowhee CDP's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 13.86 cents and 19.08% less than the national average of 16.17 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $125.86 per month. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.2 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 157.13 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes a outage.
Emissions in Cullowhee CDP average 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 212th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 4,022.39 kilograms per person and 6,538 people in the city, the city emits 26,298,372.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 133rd worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Cullowhee CDP must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cullowhee CDP
Cullowhee CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cullowhee CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Sylva, NC Electricity Overview
Sylva's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 13.86 cents and 19.08% less than the national average of 16.17 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $125.86 per month. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 1.2 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 157.13 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes a outage.
Emissions in Sylva average 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 212th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 4,022.39 kilograms per person and 2,611 people in the city, the city emits 10,502,454.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 274th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Sylva must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sylva
Sylva residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sylva, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Cashiers CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Cashiers CDP's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 13.86 cents and 19.08% less than the national average of 16.17 cents. Cashiers CDP is the 536th largest city in the state, with a population of 659. Customers in Cashiers CDP deal with 1.2 electrical outages each year with outages lasting an average of 157.13 minutes.
Emissions in Cashiers CDP average 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 212th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 4,022.39 kilograms per person and 659 people in the city, the city emits 2,650,753.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 524th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Cashiers CDP must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cashiers CDP
Cashiers CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cashiers CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Electricity Production in Jackson County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Jackson County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tennessee CreekDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Jackson County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 24,782 | ||||
Cedar CliffDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Jackson County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9,945 | ||||
TuckasegeeDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Jackson County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,814 |
Jackson County, North Carolina Details
Emissions in Jackson County average 3,737.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 53rd worst polluting county out of 100 counties in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 3,737.63 kilograms per person and 42,983 residents in the county, the county emits 160,654,697.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 54th largest amount in the state for total pollution. The county is home to 3 electricity generation plants, which is 71st most in the state. For the purpose of electricity generation, Jackson County's main fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, accounting for 39,541 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Jackson County:
- Dillsboro, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Forest Hills, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Sylva, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Webster, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Jackson County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Jackson County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many power plants are located in Jackson County, North Carolina?
Jackson County, North Carolina is home to 3 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Jackson County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 69,559 |
| 2 | Haywood Electric Membership | 3,576 |
| 3 | Duke Energy Progress | 2,129 |
How many electric companies offer service in Jackson County, North Carolina?
Jackson County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity providers operating in the area.
