Watauga County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Watauga County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Watauga County emits 4,022.39 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1955th highest polluting county in the United States by per capita pollution.
Watauga County has a population of 54,077 citizens.
No electricity generation takes place in Watauga County.
Consumers in Watauga County face an average of 0.74 outages lasting 54.48 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes per outage.
At an average residential price of 15.53 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Watauga County benefit from a 3.98% discount from the nationwide average price.
Watauga County emitted 217,518,669.93 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 47th highest polluting county out of 100 counties in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
702,711 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
217,518,670 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,022.39 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Boone
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Boone Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
15.53¢ per kWh
- 4.23% lower than last month
- 0.16% lower than May last year
- 9.51% higher than the North Carolina average
- 5.81% lower than the US average
- 720th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since May last year
- 17,010th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,175 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,595 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.26¢ per kWh
- 0.01% lower than last month
- 4.3% higher than May last year
- 10.64% higher than the North Carolina average
- 5.46% lower than the US average
- 713th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 9 since May last year
- 17,980th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 74 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,515 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$103.84 per month
- 17.7% higher than last month
- 10.56% higher than May last year
- 18.72% lower than the North Carolina average
- 16.41% lower than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 184 since May last year
- 10,134th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,983 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,159 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$117.15 per month
- 0.71% higher than last month
- 7.13% higher than May last year
- 15.98% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.32% lower than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 169 since May last year
- 9,029th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 503 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,153 since May last year
Boone, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Boone is around 15.26 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.13% above the state's average rate of 13.86 cents and 5.63% lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Consumers in Boone experience 0.74 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 54.48 minutes. With an estimated 6,339 residential customers, New River Light & Power is the largest provider in the city.
Boone is the 57th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 72,624,213.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 571st worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boone
Boone residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Boone, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 132.88 | 797,483.31 | 116,571,671.58 | |
| New River Light & Power | BUNDLED | 15.40 | 111.86 | 64,866.19 | 9,988,900.41 |
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Banner Elk, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Banner Elk is around 13.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.66% below the state's average rate of 13.86 cents and 16.59% lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $140.54, while the Banner Elk average is 10.00% lower at $126.49 per month.
Banner Elk is the 388th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,430,223.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 212th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Banner Elk
Banner Elk residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Banner Elk, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.44 | 126.4 | 181,939.42 | 24,452,724.58 |
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Foscoe CDP, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Foscoe CDP is around 14.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.87% above the state's average rate of 13.86 cents and 9.28% lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Consumers in Foscoe CDP experience 1.08 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 79.36 minutes. With an estimated 345 residential customers, Blue Ridge Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Foscoe CDP is the 389th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,373,910.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 212th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,022.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Foscoe CDP
Foscoe CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Foscoe CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 14.62 | 132.88 | 797,483.31 | 116,571,671.58 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Watauga County, North Carolina?
By total customer count, Blue Ridge Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Watauga County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge Energy | 17,525 |
| 2 | New River Light & Power | 9,204 |
| 3 | Mountain Electric Cooperative | 1,072 |
How many electric companies offer service in Watauga County, North Carolina?
There are 3 electricity suppliers serving customers in Watauga County, North Carolina.
