Macon County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Macon County, NC is $137.22
- The average electricity rate in Macon County, NC is 14.32¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Macon County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Macon County, NC is $137.22 per month. Macon County, NC is the 18th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Macon County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
The largest electricity provider in Macon County by number of customers is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Macon County experienced a 9.00% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the previous 12 months.
On average, Macon County citizens are accountable for 2,326.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the nationwide average emissions per person is 4,111.98.
Macon County averages 5.32 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 708th highest in the US out of 3221counties.
Macon County uses 242.29% of the total amount of the electricity that it produces.
As the 1238th highest generator of electricity out of 3221 counties in the United States, Macon County produces 194,216 megawatt hours of electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
470,570 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.88 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
194,216 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
194,216 MWh
Production per Capita
5.32 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
85,000,307 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,326.74 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Franklin
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Franklin 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
Franklin, NC Electricity Overview
Franklin's inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 7.34% less than the state's average price of 14.13 cents, ranking the city at 214th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Selling an estimated 24,678.43 megawatt hours a year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $125.86. This is 12.80% lower than the state average of $144.33.
Franklin has no power generation plants. The city is the 190th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions from electricity use, with the city emitting 16,366,696.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,961.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 100th highest polluting city in North Carolina when calculating by CO2 pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Franklin
Franklin residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Franklin, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.68 | 134.87 | 22,568,286.15 | 3,087,809,061 |
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Highlands, NC Electricity Overview
Highlands' inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 15.18 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately, this is 7.47% more than the state's average price of 14.13 cents, ranking the city at 703rd out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Highlands, North Carolina Electric Utility has an estimated 3,046 residential customers, more than any other vendor in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $140.17 per month, while the state average is $144.33.
Highlands has no power generation plants. The city is the 428th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions from electricity use, with the city emitting 4,377,922.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,961.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 100th highest polluting city in North Carolina when calculating by CO2 pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Highlands
Highlands residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Highlands, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.72 | 132.45 | 27,697.55 | 4,078,316.57 |
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Electricity Production in Macon County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Macon County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NantahalaDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Macon County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 186,095 | 7 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Franklin (NC)Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (100.00%) | Macon County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,571 | 30 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Queens CreekDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Macon County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,550 | 32 | 2 | 2 |
Macon County, North Carolina Details
When it comes to electricity generation, Macon County's main fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 194,216 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the county. Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. The county averages 2,326.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them 78th highest in North Carolina out of 100 counties for emissions efficiency. At 2,326.74 kilograms per person and 10,698,973 residents in the county, the county emits 85,000,306.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 64th worst amount in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity consumption. Macon County has 3 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 880th most plants within a county.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Macon County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 81,407 |
| 2 | Highlands, North Carolina Electric Utility | 2,782 |
| 3 | Haywood Electric Membership | 2,685 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Macon County, North Carolina?
By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Macon County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Macon County, North Carolina?
There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Macon County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Macon County, North Carolina?
Macon County, North Carolina has 3 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
