Mitchell County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Mitchell County, NC is $133.56
- The average electricity rate in Mitchell County, NC is 14.91¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Mitchell County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Mitchell County, NC is $133.56 per month. Mitchell County, NC is the 9th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Mitchell County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Mitchell County saw a 3.16% increase over the course of the preceding year.
Mitchell County has no power production plants and must import all of the electricity sold in the county.
At an average residential rate of 14.91 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Mitchell County benefit from a 10.93% discount from the US average rate.
When calculating by total customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity provider in Mitchell County.
Citizens of Mitchell County pay approximately 9.25% less than the $147.16 national average monthly residential electric expense.
With a population of 14,951 residents, Mitchell County is the 87th most populated county in the state and the 2168th largest in the country.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
194,160 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
60,164,357 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,024.1 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 November, 2024
16.67¢ per kWh
- 1.82% lower than last month
- 13.52% higher than November last year
- 10.32% higher than the North Carolina average
- 2.15% lower than the US average
- 518th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since November last year
- 18,015th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,051 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,335 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.69¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 10.35% higher than November last year
- 9.55% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.89% lower than the US average
- 530th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 167 since November last year
- 16,213th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 189 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,078 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$119.07 per month
- 1.29% lower than last month
- 8.09% higher than November last year
- 2.94% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.71% higher than the US average
- 316th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 182 since November last year
- 17,177th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 665 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,036 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$140.11 per month
- 0.53% higher than last month
- 12.39% higher than November last year
- 2.8% lower than the North Carolina average
- 1.5% lower than the US average
- 283rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since November last year
- 16,133rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 337 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,811 since November last year
Spruce Pine, NC Electricity Overview
Spruce Pine's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.69 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 505 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers who operate in the city. The state average monthly residential power bill is $144.89, while the Spruce Pine average is 3.30% below at $140.11 per month. This ranks the city 283rd in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Spruce Pine citizens emit 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 359th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 9,384,207.12 kilograms, which is the 304th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Spruce Pine has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Spruce Pine, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.17 | 157.93 | 17,069,269.5 | 2,589,436,364 | |
| French Broad Electric | BUNDLED | 14.81 | 119.25 | 353,778.67 | 52,407,732.99 | |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.00 | 148.81 | 972,176.46 | 126,430,520 |
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Bakersville, NC Electricity Overview
Bakersville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.75 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. 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 $125.45. This is 14.76% less than the US average of $147.16.
On average, Bakersville citizens emit 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 359th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,575,425.62 kilograms, which is the 537th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Bakersville has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bakersville
Bakersville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bakersville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Broad Electric | BUNDLED | 14.81 | 119.25 | 353,778.67 | 52,407,732.99 |
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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 | 10,261 |
| 2 | French Broad Electric | 6,246 |
| 3 | Rutherford Electric | 656 |
