Surry County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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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 47th 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 14.51 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Surry County benefit from a 10.29% discount from the nationwide average rate.
Surry County produces 1.15 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 59 highest county out of 100 counties for production per capita in the state.
Surry County is the 41st largest producer of solar power by megawatt hours generated in the state out of 100 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
927,856 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
82,212 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
82,212 MWh
Production per Capita
1.15 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
266,170,999 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,727.73 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Mount Airy
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Mount Airy 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
Mount Airy, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Mount Airy is roughly 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 5.56% below the state's average rate of 13.86 cents, resulting in the city ranking 214th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $125.86. This is 10.45% below the US average bill of $140.54. The city generates over 0 megawatt hours from its power plants, which is the 86th most in total production for any city in North Carolina.
Electricity use in Mount Airy creates 41,968,169.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 87th highest of any city in North Carolina. Additionally, the city ranks 703rd highest in the state for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city is home to one power producing plant. Mount Airy's power plants most often use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mount Airy
Mount Airy residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mount Airy, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Elkin, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Elkin is roughly 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 5.56% below the state's average rate of 13.86 cents, resulting in the city ranking 214th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $143.59, while the Elkin average is 12.35% lower at $125.86 per month. This ranks the city 180th in the state for average monthly bill total. The city's use of renewable energy sources for electricity production is 6.92 megawatt hours per citizen. This ranks the city 26th in the state out of 777 cities.
Electricity use in Elkin creates 7,615,134.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 333rd highest of any city in North Carolina. Additionally, the city ranks 751st highest in the state for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city is home to one power producing plant. Elkin's power plants most often use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elkin
Elkin residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elkin, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Pilot Mountain, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Pilot Mountain is roughly 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 5.56% below the state's average rate of 13.86 cents, resulting in the city ranking 214th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 10,278.52 megawatt hours a year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.59, while the Pilot Mountain average is 12.35% below at $125.86 per month. This ranks the city 180th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in Pilot Mountain creates 7,027,111.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 343rd highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 212th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Electricity Production in Surry County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Surry County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stony Knoll Solar, LLCStony Knoll Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Surry County | NC | Solar | 39,393 | ||||
Partin SolarPartin Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Elkin | NC | Solar | 29,568 | ||||
COC Surry LFG, LLCCary Oil Company (100.00%) | Surry County | NC | Landfill Gas | 7,623 | 4,408,506.55 | 578.32 | ||
Ararat Rock Solar, LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%) | Surry County | NC | Solar | 5,683 | ||||
Mayberry Solar LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%) | Mount Airy | NC | Solar | 1,473 |
Surry County, North Carolina Details
Approximately 266,170,999.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Surry County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 2172nd worst in the United States for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has the 487th most electricity generation plants of any county in the United States, with 5 total plants. In Surry County, Solar is 90.73% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Providers In Each City in Surry County:
- Dobson, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.33%
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 9.67%
- 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 | 101,191 |
| 2 | Surry-Yadkin EMC | 10,463 |
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 5 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
