Watauga County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Watauga County, NC is $129.27
- The average electricity rate in Watauga County, NC is 14.75¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Watauga County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Watauga County, NC is $129.27 per month. Watauga County, NC is the 4th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Watauga County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Watauga County emits 4,049.2 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1883rd 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 1.49 outages lasting 121.15 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes per outage.
At an average residential price of 14.75 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Watauga County benefit from a 11.26% discount from the nationwide average price.
Watauga County emitted 218,968,439.29 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 45th highest polluting county out of 100 counties in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
702,920 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
218,968,439 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,049.2 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Boone
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Boone Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.49¢ per kWh
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 15.53% higher than November last year
- 10.69% lower than the North Carolina average
- 20.79% lower than the US average
- 71st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 53 since November last year
- 7,168th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 971 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,735 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.83¢ per kWh
- 1.19% higher than last month
- 7.21% higher than November last year
- 10.42% lower than the North Carolina average
- 22.23% lower than the US average
- 18th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 204 since November last year
- 6,379th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 346 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,208 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$81.19 per month
- 12.51% lower than last month
- 19.85% higher than November last year
- 33.82% lower than the North Carolina average
- 31.33% lower than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 2,146th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,081 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,511 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$99.37 per month
- 1.14% higher than last month
- 10.26% higher than November last year
- 31.06% lower than the North Carolina average
- 30.14% lower than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 2,476th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 53 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 916 since November last year
Boone, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Boone is around 12.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.17% below the state's average rate of 13.97 cents and 22.85% lower than the nationwide average of 16.62 cents. Consumers in Boone experience 0.72 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 53.48 minutes. With an estimated 6,296 residential customers, New River Light & Power is the largest provider in the city.
Boone is the 57th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 73,108,256.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 21st worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,049.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boone
Boone residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Boone, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 14.92 | 129.87 | 757,874.14 | 113,070,884.55 | |
| New River Light & Power | BUNDLED | 10.62 | 78.29 | 64,750.65 | 6,878,460.97 |
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Banner Elk, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Banner Elk is around 13.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.77% below the state's average rate of 13.97 cents and 20.84% lower than the nationwide average of 16.62 cents. Consumers in Banner Elk experience 3.04 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 256.5 minutes. With an estimated 211 residential customers, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Banner Elk is the 387th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,466,416.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 121st worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,049.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Banner Elk
Banner Elk residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Banner Elk, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.33 | 118.97 | 183,196.23 | 22,594,907.11 |
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Foscoe CDP, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Foscoe CDP is around 15.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.98% above the state's average rate of 13.97 cents and 4.24% lower than the nationwide average of 16.62 cents. Consumers in Foscoe CDP experience 0.99 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 69.46 minutes. With an estimated 344 residential customers, Blue Ridge Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Foscoe CDP is the 388th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,409,727.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 437th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 4,049.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Foscoe CDP
Foscoe CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Foscoe CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 14.92 | 129.87 | 757,874.14 | 113,070,884.55 |
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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 | 17,482 |
| 2 | New River Light & Power | 9,140 |
| 3 | Mountain Electric Cooperative | 1,071 |
How many electric companies offer service in Watauga County, North Carolina?
There are 3 electricity suppliers serving customers in Watauga County, North Carolina.
