Montgomery County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Montgomery County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Montgomery County released 32,607,292.49 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks it as the 2445th worst polluting county in the US.
Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in Montgomery County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Montgomery County has accomplished a 68.26% rise in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in the previous year.
Montgomery County averages 11.24 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 457th highest in the United States.
Montgomery County is the 141st highest producer of solar electricity by megawatt hours generated in the US.
Residents in Montgomery County experience an average of 1.55 outages lasting 204.84 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
331,398 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
291,005 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
291,005 MWh
Production per Capita
11.24 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
32,607,292 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,259.41 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Biscoe
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Biscoe Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.62¢ per kWh
- 14.56% lower than last month
- 10.19% higher than April last year
- 4.25% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.66% lower than the US average
- 576th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 127 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 17,653rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,947 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,945 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.11¢ per kWh
- 0.8% higher than last month
- 17.33% higher than April last year
- 10.02% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.31% lower than the US average
- 621st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since April last year
- 17,329th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 484 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,195 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$120.39 per month
- 16.27% lower than last month
- 11.95% higher than April last year
- 5.58% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.78% higher than the US average
- 580th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 67 since April last year
- 23,000th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,872 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,872 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$149.9 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 13.53% higher than April last year
- 8.94% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.16% higher than the US average
- 547th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since April last year
- 22,345th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 567 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,793 since April last year
Biscoe, NC Electricity Overview
Biscoe's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.02% higher than the average North Carolina rate of 13.73 cents and 6.31% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The city's use of renewable fuels for electricity generation totals 49.9 megawatt hours per capita. The city produces 49.9 megawatt hours per customer from solar energy, which is 5th out of 777 cities in North Carolina.
Emissions in Biscoe average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 760th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 0 kilograms per person and 3,188 people in the city, the city emits 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 760th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant within its borders. For electricity production purposes, Biscoe's top fuel is Solar, accounting for 159,097 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Biscoe
Biscoe residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Biscoe, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Troy, NC Electricity Overview
Troy's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.93% higher than the average North Carolina rate of 13.73 cents and 5.54% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The city produces 2.97 megawatt hours per person from solar power, which is 40th in North Carolina out of 777 cities. Customers in the city deal with 1.49 power outages a year, with outages lasting around 222.1 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Emissions in Troy average 2,980.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 732nd highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 2,980.58 kilograms per person and 2,973 people in the city, the city emits 8,861,275.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 299th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant within its borders. For electricity production purposes, Troy's top fuel is Solar, accounting for 8,834 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Troy
Troy residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Troy, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| Randolph Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 16.83 | 167.52 | 367,882.06 | 61,925,532.88 |
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Star, NC Electricity Overview
Star's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.02% higher than the average North Carolina rate of 13.73 cents and 6.31% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $149.9 per month. Customers in Star deal with 1.16 electrical outages per year with outages lasting an average of 131.46 minutes.
Emissions in Star average 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 46th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 3,881.71 kilograms per person and 1,351 people in the city, the city emits 5,244,185.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 386th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Star must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Star
Star residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Star, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Electricity Production in Montgomery County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Montgomery County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Narrows (NC) | Montgomery County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 462,493 | ||||
Cabin Creek Solar, LLCCabin Creek Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Biscoe | NC | Solar | 159,097 | ||||
Tuckertown Hydro | Montgomery County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 124,587 | ||||
Montgomery Solar LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%) | Montgomery County | NC | Solar | 36,018 | ||||
Uwharrie Mountain RenewableUwharrie Mountain Renewable Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Montgomery County | NC | Landfill Gas | 35,167 | 20,357,495.48 | 578.88 | ||
Whiskey SolarWhiskey Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Montgomery County | NC | Solar | 11,798 | ||||
Achilles SolarAchilles Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Montgomery County | NC | Solar | 9,703 | ||||
Fisher Solar Farm - NCFisher Solar Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Montgomery County | NC | Solar | 9,190 | ||||
Hector FarmHector Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Montgomery County | NC | Solar | 9,095 | ||||
Haywood Farm Solar, LLCCD Global Solar Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Troy | NC | Solar | 8,834 | ||||
Biscoe Solar LLCAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Montgomery County | NC | Solar | 8,746 | ||||
CopperfieldCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Montgomery County | NC | Solar | 3,357 |
Montgomery County, North Carolina Details
Emissions in Montgomery County average 1,259.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 85th worst polluting county out of 100 counties in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 1,259.41 kilograms per person and 25,891 residents in the county, the county emits 32,607,292.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 83rd largest amount in the state for total pollution. The county is home to 12 electricity generation plants, which is 20th most in the state. For the purpose of electricity generation, Montgomery County's main fuel source is Solar, accounting for 255,838 megawatt hours, or 87.92% of generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Montgomery County:
- Biscoe, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Candor, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Mount Gilead, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 98.51%
- Randolph Electric Membership Corporation: 1.49%
- Star, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Troy, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 93.38%
- Randolph Electric Membership Corporation: 6.62%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Montgomery County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Montgomery County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.
How many power plants are located in Montgomery County, North Carolina?
Montgomery County, North Carolina is home to 12 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Montgomery County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 67,219 |
| 2 | Randolph Electric Membership Corporation | 8,387 |
| 3 | Pee Dee EMC | 3,318 |
How many electric companies offer service in Montgomery County, North Carolina?
Montgomery County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity providers operating in the area.
