McDowell County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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McDowell County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electric rate is 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour, McDowell County's average price is 17.28% lower than at 13.35 cents per kilowatt hour.
McDowell County emitted 177,393,527.41 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 1279th highest polluting county in the nation.
Citizens of McDowell County pay around 1.60% less than the $140.93 North Carolina average monthly residential electricity expense.
McDowell County is the 19th worst polluting county in North Carolina when considering pollution per person.
Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in McDowell County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
McDowell County is the 1110th most populous county in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
573,084 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.87 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
177,393,527 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,983.95 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Marion
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Marion Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.3¢ per kWh
- 3.93% lower than last month
- 17.17% higher than May last year
- 0.82% higher than the North Carolina average
- 13.29% lower than the US average
- 530th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 234 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 318 since May last year
- 13,104th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,201 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,899 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.26¢ per kWh
- 1.33% higher than last month
- 16.34% higher than May last year
- 3.88% lower than the North Carolina average
- 17.86% lower than the US average
- 218th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since May last year
- 8,665th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 692 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,212 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$124.16 per month
- 7.9% higher than last month
- 28.63% higher than May last year
- 2.81% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.04% lower than the US average
- 255th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 101 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since May last year
- 19,790th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 167 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,357 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$130.4 per month
- 1.8% higher than last month
- 14.28% higher than May last year
- 6.47% lower than the North Carolina average
- 4.63% lower than the US average
- 235th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since May last year
- 13,564th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 886 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,831 since May last year
Marion, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Marion's residential electricity rate is 13.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.88% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.80 cents and 17.86% lower than the US average of 16.14 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.09 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 136.48 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $130.4 per month, while the North Carolina average is $140.93.
Marion has zero electricity generation plants. Around 3,983.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 246th worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 30,688,398.99 kilograms, which is the 119th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marion
Marion residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marion, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 | |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.96 | 154.79 | 933,410.32 | 130,291,096 |
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Nebo CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Nebo CDP's residential electricity rate is 14.18 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.81% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.80 cents and 12.15% less than the US average of 16.14 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 0.88 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 95.18 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $154.78 per month.
Nebo CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 3,983.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 246th worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 5,214,996.01 kilograms, which is the 395th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nebo CDP
Nebo CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nebo CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.96 | 154.79 | 933,410.32 | 130,291,096 |
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West Marion CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, West Marion CDP's residential electricity rate is 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.12% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.80 cents and 18.93% lower than the US average of 16.14 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.2 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 157.13 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $125.86 per month, while the North Carolina average is $140.93.
West Marion CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 3,983.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 582nd worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 3,956,066.49 kilograms, which is the 447th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Marion CDP
West Marion CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Marion CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in McDowell County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 46,180 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 11,018 |
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.
