Pasquotank County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pasquotank County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Pasquotank County uses 661.70% more electricity than it generates.
The US average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Pasquotank County enjoy an average rate that is 7.14% below that at 14.97 cents per kilowatt hour.
Pasquotank County produces 67,620 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel types. This ranks Pasquotank County 999th largest producing county in the United States out of 3230 counties for total sustainable electricity production.
Pasquotank County has experienced a 2.10% decline over the last year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.
Pasquotank County is the 44th highest producer of solar energy by total megawatt hours generated in the state out of 100 counties.
Pasquotank County citizens are responsible for 3,372.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, making it the 63rd highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
515,062 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
67,620 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
67,620 MWh
Production per Capita
1.68 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
135,693,126 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,372.1 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Elizabeth City
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Elizabeth City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.73¢ per kWh
- 3.53% lower than last month
- 13.05% higher than April last year
- 5.03% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.97% lower than the US average
- 615th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 237 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 226 since April last year
- 17,933rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,660 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,215 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.64¢ per kWh
- 1.04% higher than last month
- 10.36% higher than April last year
- 6.6% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.22% lower than the US average
- 400th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 243 since April last year
- 15,997th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 885 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,438 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$126.64 per month
- 10.72% lower than last month
- 11.36% higher than April last year
- 11.07% higher than the North Carolina average
- 12.33% higher than the US average
- 680th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 290 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 25,440th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 313 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,925 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$156.58 per month
- 0.69% higher than last month
- 7.27% higher than April last year
- 13.79% higher than the North Carolina average
- 15.06% higher than the US average
- 628th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 15 since April last year
- 25,593rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 222 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,103 since April last year
Elizabeth City, NC Electricity Overview
Citizens who call Elizabeth City home spend, on average, 14.64 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 6.60% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents, resulting in the city ranking 400th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.07 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting about 78.4 minutes. The US averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes per outage. Elizabeth City Power has an estimated 13,169 residential customers, which is more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Elizabeth City is the 54th highest ranked city in North Carolina out of 777 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 71,679,590.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 609th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 236,360.04 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 14.03 | 166.51 | 1,537,757.78 | 215,736,174 | |
| Elizabeth City Power | BUNDLED | 14.55 | 155.77 | 142,872.15 | 20,790,462.29 |
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Electricity Production in Pasquotank County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Pasquotank County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PasquotankDuke Energy Progress (100.00%) | Pasquotank County | NC | Solar | 34,416 | ||||
Morgan's CornerDominion Energy (100.00%) | Pasquotank County | NC | Solar | 28,304 | ||||
Barnhill Road Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Pasquotank County | NC | Solar | 4,900 |
Pasquotank County, North Carolina Details
Pasquotank County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 135,693,125.59 kilograms, which is the 1502nd largest amount of any county in the US. Additionally, the county ranks 2243rd worst in the United States for emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has 3 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 786th most plants within a county in the nation. In Pasquotank County, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Pasquotank County, North Carolina?
Pasquotank County, North Carolina has 3 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Pasquotank County, North Carolina?
By total customer count, Elizabeth City Power is the largest electricity company in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Pasquotank County, North Carolina?
There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Pasquotank County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth City Power | 28,811 |
| 2 | Dominion Energy | 10,996 |
| 3 | Albemarle Electric | 5,864 |
