Polk County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Polk County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Averaging generation of 0.58 megawatt hours per resident per year, Polk County ranks 71 out of 100 counties in production per capita in North Carolina.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Polk County is 13.45 cents. This is around 16.83% below the nationwide average rate of 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour.
Polk County is the 81st most populated county in North Carolina.
Roughly 100.00% of Polk County's generation comes from hydroelectric power plants, making them 395th county in the nation out of 3230 counties for total hydroelectric generation.
Polk County averages 0.58 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 1120th highest in the nation.
Polk County ranks 81st out of 100 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens using 252,264.98 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
252,265 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
11,271 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
11,271 MWh
Production per Capita
0.58 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
74,597,768 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,842.67 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Tryon
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Tryon Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.1¢ per kWh
- 4.19% lower than last month
- 19.46% higher than May last year
- 0.55% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.47% lower than the US average
- 370th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 206 since May last year
- 11,229th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,078 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,883 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.09¢ per kWh
- 1.48% higher than last month
- 17.64% higher than May last year
- 5.12% lower than the North Carolina average
- 18.93% lower than the US average
- 214th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 50 since May last year
- 8,443rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 732 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,244 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$123.64 per month
- 12.01% higher than last month
- 34.19% higher than May last year
- 3.22% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.46% lower than the US average
- 249th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 79 since May last year
- 18,986th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,502 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,486 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$125.86 per month
- 2.13% higher than last month
- 15.75% higher than May last year
- 9.73% lower than the North Carolina average
- 7.95% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since May last year
- 12,240th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 834 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,485 since May last year
Tryon, NC Electricity Overview
Tryon has an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% lower than the state's average rate of 13.86 cents and 19.08% lower than the national average of 16.17 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.2 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 157.13 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Coming in as the 390th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Tryon emits 5,365,865.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Tryon as the 212th highest polluting city in North Carolina. Within Tryon, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tryon
Tryon residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tryon, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Columbus, NC Electricity Overview
Columbus has an average residential electricity rate of 13.17 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.00% lower than the state's average rate of 13.86 cents and 18.60% lower than the national average of 16.17 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.09 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 136.48 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Coming in as the 420th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Columbus emits 4,581,499.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Columbus as the 212th highest polluting city in North Carolina. Within Columbus, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus
Columbus residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 | |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.96 | 154.79 | 933,410.32 | 130,291,096 |
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Saluda, NC Electricity Overview
Saluda has an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% lower than the state's average rate of 13.86 cents and 19.08% lower than the national average of 16.17 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 1.2 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 157.13 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Coming in as the 526th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Saluda emits 2,598,462.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Saluda as the 571st highest polluting city in North Carolina. Within Saluda, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Saluda
Saluda residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Saluda, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Electricity Production in Polk County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Polk County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Turner ShoalsNorthbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10,828 |
Polk County, North Carolina Details
Polk County is the 2004th worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 74,597,767.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county averages 3,842.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. They rank 2055th highest in the United States in this category. Around 100.00% of electricity in Polk County comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Polk County has one power plant within its borders.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Polk County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Polk County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Polk County, North Carolina?
Polk County, North Carolina is home to one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity providers serving consumers in Polk County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Polk County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 21,336 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 6,905 |
