Madison County, NC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Madison County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Madison County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

There was a 11.91% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the preceding year in Madison County.

Madison County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 0.60% more than the nationwide average, at 16.27 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.17 cents.

Throughout the previous year, there has been a 45.45% reduction in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation in Madison County.

Madison County consumes 14585.60% more electricity than it produces.

Madison County is the 934th highest producer of solar energy by megawatt hours produced in the US.

Madison County generates 0.09 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Madison County the 1470th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable generation per capita in the United States.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    276,383 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.99 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,882 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,930 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -48 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.09 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    86,181,319 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,051.97 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Mars Hill

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Mars Hill Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024

15.76¢ per kWh

  • 4.23% lower than last month
  • 0.16% lower than May last year
  • 11.17% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 4.38% lower than the US average
  • 729th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since May last year
  • 17,362nd in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,248 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,962 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.49¢ per kWh

  • 0.01% lower than last month
  • 4.3% higher than May last year
  • 12.31% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 4.03% lower than the US average
  • 726th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since May last year
  • 18,430th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,283 since May last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024

$106.95 per month

  • 17.69% higher than last month
  • 10.55% higher than May last year
  • 16.28% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 13.9% lower than the US average
  • 14th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 205 since May last year
  • 11,833rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,876 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,598 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$120.66 per month

  • 0.71% higher than last month
  • 7.13% higher than May last year
  • 13.46% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 11.75% lower than the US average
  • 15th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 193 since May last year
  • 10,163rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 93 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,402 since May last year

Mars Hill, NC Electricity Overview

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Mars Hill's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.49 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. French Broad Electric sells an estimated 1,120.01 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 $120.66 per month, while the US average is $140.54.

On average, Mars Hill citizens emit 4,079.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 129th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 11,431,457.12 kilograms, which is the 255th 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 March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.185/kWh$0.115/kWh$151.10/mo.$71.13/mo.
726th15.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mars Hill
15th$120.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mars Hill Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mars Hill, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
French Broad ElectricBUNDLED16.42124.7325,540.1353,455,833.37

Marshall, NC Electricity Overview

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Marshall's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.49 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 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 $120.66. This is 14.15% less than the US average of $140.54.

On average, Marshall citizens emit 4,079.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 129th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,725,272.43 kilograms, which is the 519th 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 March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.185/kWh$0.115/kWh$151.10/mo.$71.13/mo.
726th15.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Marshall
15th$120.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Marshall Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Marshall, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
French Broad ElectricBUNDLED16.42124.7325,540.1353,455,833.37

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Hot Springs, NC Electricity Overview

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Hot Springs' citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.13 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.86 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. The city has experienced a 89.77% 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 2,945.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 737th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 1,534,683.63 kilograms, which is the 622nd 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 102.55%, or 1,930 megawatt hours of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hot Springs

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.183/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
692nd15.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hot Springs
548th$151.83Average 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 ProgressBUNDLED14.96153.61,88216,494,659.912,467,945,979

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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 1,882

Madison County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Madison County citizens emit 4,051.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 34th highest polluting county out of 100 counties in the state and 1942nd out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 86,181,318.98 kilograms, the county ranks 65th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. Solar is the fuel of choice in Madison County, with 102.55% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Madison County has one power generation plant within its borders.

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102.55%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-2.55%

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 499th 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 French Broad Electric.

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
1French Broad Electric17,032
2Duke Energy Progress6,309

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-10-09