Macon County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Macon County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Macon County has a population of 36,532 citizens.
Macon County is ranked 2537th out of 3230 for highest polluting county in the nation based on pollution per person. The county emits 2,121.38 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Macon County had a 1.51% decline in the past year.
Macon County ranks as the 1958th worst pollution level due to electricity use in the US, emitting 77,498,235.41 kilograms of CO2 gases.
The largest electricity supplier in Macon County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Macon County creates 100.00% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 200,014 megawatt hours each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
460,902 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
200,014 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
200,014 MWh
Production per Capita
5.48 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
77,498,235 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,121.38 kg
Franklin, NC Electricity Overview
Franklin's inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 11.88 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 10.24% less than the state's average price of 13.24 cents, ranking the city at 54th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 683 residential customers, more than any other vendor in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $112.89 per month, while the state average is $132.21.
Franklin has no power generation plants. The city is the 190th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions from electricity use, with the city emitting 15,482,036.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 673rd highest polluting city in North Carolina when calculating by CO2 pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Franklin
Franklin residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Franklin, North Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 11.73 | 113.39 | 21,705,738.46 | 2,545,391,993 |
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Highlands, NC Electricity Overview
Highlands' inhabitants are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.48 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately, this is 9.37% more than the state's average price of 13.24 cents, ranking the city at 719th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Highlands, North Carolina Electric Utility has an estimated 2,868 residential customers, more than any other vendor in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $127.96 per month, while the state average is $132.21.
Highlands has no power generation plants. The city is the 430th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions from electricity use, with the city emitting 4,141,285.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 477th highest polluting city in North Carolina when calculating by CO2 pollution per capita.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Highlands
Highlands residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Highlands, North Carolina
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 11.73 | 113.39 | 21,705,738.46 | 2,545,391,993 | |
Haywood Electric Membership | BUNDLED | 15.90 | 133.02 | 276,206 | 43,924,200 | |
Highlands, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 13.53 | 125.78 | 26,971.31 | 3,649,517.14 |
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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) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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NantahalaDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Macon County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 191,423 | ||||
Franklin (NC)Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (100.00%) | Macon County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5,502 | ||||
Queens CreekDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Macon County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,089 |
Macon County, North Carolina Details
When it comes to electricity generation, Macon County's main fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 200,014 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 2,121.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them 79th highest in North Carolina out of 100 counties for emissions efficiency. At 2,121.38 kilograms per person and 10,698,973 residents in the county, the county emits 77,498,235.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 67th worst amount in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity consumption. Macon County has 3 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 840th most plants within a county.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Macon County, North Carolina?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 61,555 |
2 | Haywood Electric Membership | 2,744 |
3 | Highlands, North Carolina Electric Utility | 2,639 |
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.