Mitchell County, NC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

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 0.27% 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 16.01 cents, while residents of Mitchell County benefit from an average rate that is 12.15% below that at 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour.

Mitchell County is ranked as the 87th highest consuming county out of 100 counties in North Carolina with 191,289.32 megawatt hours being used by residents living there.

On average, Mitchell County citizens are responsible for 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making it the 22nd highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

Mitchell County has a population of 14,951 citizens.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    191,289 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.79 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    57,938,520 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,875.23 kg

Spruce Pine, NC Electricity Overview

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Spruce Pine's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 6,820.3 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity provider in the city.

On average, Spruce Pine citizens emit 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 488th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 9,037,029.6 kilograms, which is the 294th 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
576th14.16¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Spruce Pine
345th$137.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for Spruce Pine Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Spruce Pine, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.24143.616,029,504.892,282,480,112
French Broad ElectricBUNDLED13.81108.27333,40146,041,300

Bakersville, NC Electricity Overview

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Bakersville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.02 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 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 $125.94. This is 8.75% less than the US average of $138.02.

On average, Bakersville citizens emit 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 143rd worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,480,145.34 kilograms, which is the 528th 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
540th14.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bakersville
236th$125.94Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bakersville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bakersville, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.24143.616,029,504.892,282,480,112
French Broad ElectricBUNDLED13.81108.27333,40146,041,300

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Mitchell County, North Carolina Details

Mitchell County, North Carolina Net Metering

Of the 3 electricity suppliers in Mitchell County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Consumers in North Carolina have above average net metering laws that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 4.09%. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the North Carolina average is 3.47%, resulting in a rank of 982nd best in the nation and a state rank of 39th best out of 3230 and 100 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Mitchell County, North Carolina

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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Progress13,496
2French Broad Electric6,021
3Rutherford Electric317

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Published: 2024-04-03