McDowell County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in McDowell County, NC is $141.97
- The average electricity rate in McDowell County, NC is 13.41¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in McDowell County, NC
The average residential electric bill in McDowell County, NC is $141.97 per month. McDowell County, NC is the 34th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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McDowell County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electric rate is 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, McDowell County's average price is 19.87% lower than at 13.41 cents per kilowatt hour.
McDowell County emitted 179,181,213.65 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 1285th highest polluting county in the nation.
Citizens of McDowell County pay around 2.02% less than the $144.89 North Carolina average monthly residential electricity expense.
McDowell County is the 38th 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
578,246 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
179,181,214 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,024.1 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Marion
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Marion Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.83¢ per kWh
- 10.88% lower than last month
- 4.4% higher than November last year
- 8.44% lower than the North Carolina average
- 18.79% lower than the US average
- 97th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 313 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 212 since November last year
- 8,513th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6,133 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,241 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.85¢ per kWh
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 10.85% higher than November last year
- 3.26% lower than the North Carolina average
- 16.01% lower than the US average
- 102nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 178 since November last year
- 10,027th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 329 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,159 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$112.11 per month
- 3.89% lower than last month
- 6.64% lower than November last year
- 8.62% lower than the North Carolina average
- 5.18% lower than the US average
- 71st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 191 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 314 since November last year
- 13,032nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,258 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,368 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$139.62 per month
- 0.47% lower than last month
- 11.96% higher than November last year
- 3.13% lower than the North Carolina average
- 1.84% lower than the US average
- 274th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 17 since November last year
- 15,944th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 293 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,610 since November last year
Marion, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Marion's residential electricity rate is 13.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.92% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.98 cents and 17.23% lower than the US average of 16.73 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.13 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 137.92 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $139.62 per month, while the North Carolina average is $144.89.
Marion has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 359th worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 30,997,661.84 kilograms, which is the 120th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marion
Marion residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marion, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 | |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 148.81 | 972,176.46 | 126,430,520 |
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Nebo CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Nebo CDP's residential electricity rate is 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.48% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.98 cents and 19.37% lower than the US average of 16.73 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 0.88 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 96.98 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $147.9 per month.
Nebo CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 11th worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 5,267,550.22 kilograms, which is the 402nd worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nebo CDP
Nebo CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nebo CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 148.81 | 972,176.46 | 126,430,520 |
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West Marion CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, West Marion CDP's residential electricity rate is 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.59% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.98 cents and 15.97% less than the US average of 16.73 cents. Consumers in the city are faced with 1.26 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 158.4 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The average residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $135.77 per month, while the North Carolina average is $144.89.
West Marion CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 359th worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 3,995,933.82 kilograms, which is the 456th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Marion CDP
West Marion CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Marion CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 |
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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 | 47,073 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 11,117 |
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.
