McDowell County, NC: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

McDowell County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

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McDowell County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

While the national average residential electric rate is 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, McDowell County's average price is 23.34% lower than at 12.19 cents per kilowatt hour.

Citizens of McDowell County consume enough electricity to emit 3,728.22 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per person, compared to the North Carolina average of 3,788.77.

McDowell County is the 1110th largest county in the United States, with 44,527 citizens residing within its borders.

McDowell County is the 54th highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 100 counties in the state, emitting 166,006,491.91 kilograms of CO2 gases.

During the course of the preceding 12 months, McDowell County experienced a 5.71% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.

No electricity production takes place in McDowell County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    564,996 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.69 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    166,006,492 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,728.22 kg

Marion, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, Marion's residential electricity rate is 12.41 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.94% lower than the average North Carolina price of 12.92 cents and 21.91% lower than the US average of 15.90 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The North Carolina average monthly residential power bill is $130.51, while the Marion average is 1.22% less at $128.92 per month. This is the 279th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in North Carolina.

Marion has zero electricity generation plants. Around 3,728.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 212th worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 28,718,485.57 kilograms, which is the 120th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marion

Marion residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.094/kWh$161.21/mo.$91.27/mo.
265th12.41¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Marion
279th$128.92Average residential monthly electricity bill for Marion Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Marion, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.35109.6921,581,026.552,449,311,770
Rutherford ElectricBUNDLED13.24145.01912,218.95120,777,683

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Nebo CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, Nebo CDP's residential electricity rate is 12.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.93% lower than the average North Carolina price of 12.92 cents and 21.90% lower than the US average of 15.90 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The North Carolina average monthly residential power bill is $130.51, while the Nebo CDP average is 1.20% less at $128.95 per month. This is the 280th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in North Carolina.

Nebo CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 3,728.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 212th worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 4,880,241.15 kilograms, which is the 404th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nebo CDP

Nebo CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.094/kWh$161.22/mo.$91.28/mo.
266th12.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Nebo CDP
280th$128.95Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nebo CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nebo CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.35109.6921,581,026.552,449,311,770
Rutherford ElectricBUNDLED13.24145.01912,218.95120,777,683

West Marion CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, West Marion CDP's residential electricity rate is 12.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.93% lower than the average North Carolina price of 12.92 cents and 21.90% lower than the US average of 15.90 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $130.51, while the West Marion CDP average is 1.20% below at $128.95 per month. This ranks the city 280th in the state for average monthly bill total.

West Marion CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 3,728.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 212th worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 3,702,123.35 kilograms, which is the 459th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Marion CDP

West Marion CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.094/kWh$161.22/mo.$91.28/mo.
266th12.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Marion CDP
280th$128.95Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Marion CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Marion CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.35109.6921,581,026.552,449,311,770
Rutherford ElectricBUNDLED13.24145.01912,218.95120,777,683

McDowell County, North Carolina Details

McDowell County, North Carolina Net Metering

Of the 2 electric suppliers in McDowell County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

McDowell County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 4.92% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.47%, resulting in a rank of 1782nd best in the country and a state rank of 76th best out of 3230 and 100 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in McDowell County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in McDowell County:

  • Marion, North Carolina:
    • Rutherford Electric: 49.92%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.08%
  • Old Fort, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas61,033
2Rutherford Electric11,995

What electricity company is the largest supplier in McDowell County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity provider in McDowell County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.

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

There are 2 electricity companies offering service in McDowell County, North Carolina.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-09-21