Surry County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Surry County, NC is $147.21
- The average electricity rate in Surry County, NC is 14.56¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Surry County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Surry County, NC is $147.21 per month. Surry County, NC is the 46th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Surry County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Surry County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Surry County is the 33rd largest producing county in the state out of 100 counties when it comes to megawatt hours produced using sustainable fuel types.
Surry County has a population of 71,403 citizens.
At an average residential rate of 14.56 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Surry County benefit from a 12.96% discount from the nationwide average rate.
Surry County produces 0.95 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 40 highest county out of 100 counties for production per capita in the state.
Surry County is the 29th largest producer of solar power by megawatt hours generated in the state out of 100 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
927,269 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
68,047 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
68,047 MWh
Production per Capita
0.95 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
266,247,269 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,728.8 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Mount Airy
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Rates and Production Categories
Mount Airy Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.34¢ per kWh
- 6.06% lower than last month
- 14.95% higher than November last year
- 5.11% lower than the North Carolina average
- 15.84% lower than the US average
- 312th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 73 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 82 since November last year
- 10,560th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,600 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,897 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.06¢ per kWh
- 1.12% higher than last month
- 18.55% higher than November last year
- 1.79% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.74% lower than the US average
- 359th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 239 since November last year
- 11,363rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 661 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,665 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$115.16 per month
- 4.11% higher than last month
- 1.12% higher than November last year
- 6.13% lower than the North Carolina average
- 2.6% lower than the US average
- 260th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 94 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 8 since November last year
- 14,695th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,785 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,185 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$135.77 per month
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 19.73% higher than November last year
- 5.81% lower than the North Carolina average
- 4.55% lower than the US average
- 181st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 36 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
- 14,346th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 233 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,786 since November last year
Mount Airy, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Mount Airy is roughly 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 0.59% above the state's average rate of 13.98 cents, resulting in the city ranking 359th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 60,174.65 megawatt hours a year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $144.89, while the Mount Airy average is 6.30% below at $135.77 per month. This ranks the city 181st in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in Mount Airy creates 42,442,209.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 89th highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 686th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mount Airy
Mount Airy residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mount Airy, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 |
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Elkin, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Elkin is roughly 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 0.59% above the state's average rate of 13.98 cents, resulting in the city ranking 359th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Elkin average is 7.74% lower at $135.77 per month. The city ranks 9th in the state out of 777 cities for total megawatt hours generated from renewable fuels with a total of 68,047 megawatt hours generated.
Electricity use in Elkin creates 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 768th highest of any city in North Carolina. Additionally, the city ranks 768th highest in the state for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city is home to one power producing plant. Elkin's power plants most often use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elkin
Elkin residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elkin, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 |
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Pilot Mountain, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Pilot Mountain is roughly 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 0.59% above the state's average rate of 13.98 cents, resulting in the city ranking 359th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 10,418.79 megawatt hours a year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $144.89, while the Pilot Mountain average is 6.30% below at $135.77 per month. This ranks the city 181st in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in Pilot Mountain creates 7,030,107.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 349th highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 686th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 |
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Surry County, North Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Surry County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Partin SolarPartin Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Elkin | NC | Solar | 68,047 | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Surry County, North Carolina Production Fuel Makeup
Approximately 266,247,269.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Surry County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 2244th worst in the United States for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Surry County's main fuel type used for electricity production is Solar. They produce 68,047 megawatt hours from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Surry County:
- Dobson, North Carolina:
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 9.67%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.33%
- Elkin, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Mount Airy, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Pilot Mountain, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Surry County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Surry County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Surry County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 103,147 |
| 2 | Surry-Yadkin EMC | 10,356 |
How many electric companies offer service in Surry County, North Carolina?
Surry County, North Carolina has 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Surry County, North Carolina?
Surry County, North Carolina has one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
