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Madison County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Madison County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

There was a 0.07% decline in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the preceding year in Madison County.

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.01 cents, while residents of Madison County benefit from an average rate that is 12.32% less at 14.04 cents per kilowatt hour.

Madison County is the 81st highest producer of solar power by megawatt hours produced in North Carolina.

Solar power usage in Madison County has increased by 100.00% year over year, with 1,017 megawatt hours being generated from solar over the course of the past year compared to 0 the 12 months before.

On average, Madison County citizens are accountable for 3,862 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making it the 1997th highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.

Madison County uses non-renewable sources to generate -0 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 1248th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    272,124 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.79 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    929 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,017 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -88 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.04 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    82,140,826 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,862 kg

Recent Energy News in Mars Hill

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Mars Hill Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

14.5¢ per kWh

  • 1.92% higher than last month
  • 1.66% higher than January last year
  • 7.45% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 7.14% lower than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 14,562nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,709 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,104 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.29¢ per kWh

  • 0.14% higher than last month
  • 14.09% higher than January last year
  • 6.55% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 15.8% lower than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since January last year
  • 10,329th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 623 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,420 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$192.59 per month

  • 8.11% higher than last month
  • 29% higher than January last year
  • 4.26% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 27.57% higher than the US average
  • 652nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 39 since January last year
  • 22,472nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,822 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,365 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$143.48 per month

  • 2.58% higher than last month
  • 7.97% higher than January last year
  • 5.71% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 8.15% higher than the US average
  • 653rd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since January last year
  • 19,334th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,252 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,894 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.05¢ per kWh

  • 6.32% lower than last month
  • 4.62% lower than January last year
  • 4.89% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 17.14% lower than the US average
  • 630th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 102 since January last year
  • 9,697th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,071 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,084 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.59¢ per kWh

  • 0.42% lower than last month
  • 7.91% higher than January last year
  • 5.5% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 25.23% lower than the US average
  • 612th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 83 since January last year
  • 6,742nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 76 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,928 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$599.61 per month

  • 9.43% higher than last month
  • 23.01% higher than January last year
  • 3.01% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 63.21% lower than the US average
  • 472nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 14,074th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 193 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,888 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$537.88 per month

  • 1.77% higher than last month
  • 9.88% higher than January last year
  • 0.51% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 67.14% lower than the US average
  • 469th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 12,588th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 92 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,917 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.84¢ per kWh

  • 12.08% lower than last month
  • 0.98% higher than January last year
  • 4.07% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 20.2% lower than the US average
  • 636th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 93 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 79 since January last year
  • 11,610th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,107 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 249 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.52¢ per kWh

  • 0.08% higher than last month
  • 1.85% higher than January last year
  • 1.49% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 26.43% lower than the US average
  • 619th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 95 since January last year
  • 9,411th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 57 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,260 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$17,935.8 per month

  • 11.32% higher than last month
  • 9.27% higher than January last year
  • 47.2% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 46.8% lower than the US average
  • 616th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 16,579th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,448 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 998 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$16,831.54 per month

  • 0.76% higher than last month
  • 7.29% higher than January last year
  • 58.05% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 50.8% lower than the US average
  • 613th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 15,714th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,799 since January last year

Mars Hill, NC Electricity Overview

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Mars Hill's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.02 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 2,897.2 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $125.94 per month, while the US average is $138.02.

On average, Mars Hill citizens emit 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 143rd worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 10,858,386.34 kilograms, which is the 257th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Mars Hill has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mars Hill

Mars Hill residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
540th14.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mars Hill
236th$125.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mars Hill Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mars Hill, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.24143.616,029,504.892,282,480,112
French Broad ElectricBUNDLED13.81108.27333,40146,041,300

Marshall, NC Electricity Overview

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Marshall's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.02 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Marshall has the 531st largest population in the state, with 668 residents residing within the city's borders. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $125.94. This is 8.75% less than the US average of $138.02.

On average, Marshall citizens emit 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 488th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,588,651.7 kilograms, which is the 518th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Marshall has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marshall

Marshall residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
540th14.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Marshall
236th$125.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Marshall Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Marshall, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.24143.616,029,504.892,282,480,112
French Broad ElectricBUNDLED13.81108.27333,40146,041,300

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Hot Springs, NC Electricity Overview

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Hot Springs' citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.24 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The city has experienced a 100.00% increase in megawatt hours generated by facilities specializing in solar power. With a population of 521 citizens, the city is the 581st most populous city in the state.

On average, Hot Springs citizens emit 3,335.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 721st worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 1,737,613.85 kilograms, which is the 590th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. When it comes to electricity generation, Hot Springs' top fuel source is Solar, making up 109.47%, or 1,017 megawatt hours of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hot Springs

Hot Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
592nd14.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hot Springs
415th$143.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hot Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hot Springs, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.24143.692916,029,504.892,282,480,112

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Electricity Production in Madison County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Madison County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Hot Springs Energy Storage & MicrogridDuke Energy Progress (100.00%)
Hot Springs NC Solar 929

Madison County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Madison County citizens emit 3,862 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 30th highest polluting county out of 100 counties in the state and 1997th out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 82,140,825.75 kilograms, the county ranks 66th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. Solar is the fuel of choice in Madison County, with 109.47% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Madison County has one power generation plant within its borders.

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109.47%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-9.47%

Madison County, North Carolina Net Metering

Of the 2 electricity suppliers in Madison County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Consumers in North Carolina have above average net metering laws that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Madison County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 3.33% of their energy lost per year. The United States average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Madison County a rank of 503rd best in the United States out of 3230.

Power Companies in Madison County, North Carolina

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Madison County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity supplier in Madison County, North Carolina by total revenue is Duke Energy Progress.

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

Madison County, North Carolina is home to 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

How many power plants are located within Madison County, North Carolina?

Madison County, North Carolina has one active power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Madison County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Progress27,442
2French Broad Electric16,950

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Published: 2024-04-09