Mitchell County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Mitchell County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
During the course of the preceding year, Mitchell County saw a 1.74% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.
No electricity generation takes place in Mitchell County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from outside of their borders.
The nationwide average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Mitchell County benefit from an average rate that is 4.23% below that at 15.44 cents per kilowatt hour.
Mitchell County is ranked as the 87th highest consuming county out of 100 counties in North Carolina with 191,368.94 megawatt hours being used by residents living there.
On average, Mitchell County citizens are responsible for 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making it the 21st highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.
Duke Energy Progress is the largest provider in Mitchell County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
191,369 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
58,035,393 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,881.71 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Spruce Pine
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Spruce Pine Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.08¢ per kWh
- 12.04% lower than last month
- 10.96% higher than April last year
- 7.33% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.93% lower than the US average
- 662nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 42 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 18,776th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6,825 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,393 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.38¢ per kWh
- 0.87% higher than last month
- 15.49% higher than April last year
- 12% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.62% lower than the US average
- 688th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 40 since April last year
- 18,092nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 183 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,378 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$116.01 per month
- 15.06% lower than last month
- 11.88% higher than April last year
- 1.74% higher than the North Carolina average
- 2.89% higher than the US average
- 366th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 53 since April last year
- 20,305th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,577 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,387 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$143.69 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 12.21% higher than April last year
- 4.42% higher than the North Carolina average
- 5.59% higher than the US average
- 337th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 37 since April last year
- 19,210th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 377 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,153 since April last year
Spruce Pine, NC Electricity Overview
Spruce Pine's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.38 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 494 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city. The state average monthly residential power bill is $139.09, while the Spruce Pine average is 3.31% more at $143.69 per month. This ranks the city 337th in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Spruce Pine citizens emit 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 309th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 9,052,139.35 kilograms, which is the 293rd highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Spruce Pine has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Spruce Pine, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| French Broad Electric | BUNDLED | 16.27 | 120.79 | 317,052.94 | 51,577,127.61 | |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 154.25 | 933,316.26 | 129,685,208 |
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Bakersville, NC Electricity Overview
Bakersville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the North Carolina and nationwide average prices of 13.73 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Bakersville has the 542nd largest population in the state, with 640 residents residing within the city's borders. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $120.79. This is 12.48% less than the US average of $138.02.
On average, Bakersville citizens emit 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 309th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,484,292.1 kilograms, which is the 529th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Bakersville has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bakersville
Bakersville residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bakersville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Broad Electric | BUNDLED | 16.27 | 120.79 | 317,052.94 | 51,577,127.61 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity supplier in Mitchell County, North Carolina by total revenue is Duke Energy Progress.
How many electric companies offer service in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
There are 3 electricity suppliers operating in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 29,940 |
| 2 | French Broad Electric | 6,029 |
| 3 | Rutherford Electric | 394 |
