Watauga County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Watauga County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Watauga County emits 3,875.23 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 1982nd 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 2.7 outages lasting 332.18 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes per outage.
At an average residential price of 13.06 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Watauga County benefit from a 18.41% discount from the nationwide average price.
Watauga County emitted 209,560,655.94 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
691,884 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.79 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
209,560,656 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,875.23 kg
Boone, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Boone is around 13.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.80% above the state's average rate of 13.27 cents and 16.43% lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. New River Light & Power is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Boone average is 19.44% lower at $111.19 per month.
Boone is the 57th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 69,967,225.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 488th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boone
Boone residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Boone, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 13.08 | 119.32 | 770,827 | 100,803,000 | |
| New River Light & Power | BUNDLED | 13.78 | 100.45 | 62,698 | 8,637,700 |
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Banner Elk, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Banner Elk is around 12.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.43% below the state's average rate of 13.27 cents and 21.60% lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Consumers in Banner Elk experience 2.7 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 332.18 minutes. With an estimated 187 residential customers, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Banner Elk is the 387th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,231,556.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 488th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Banner Elk
Banner Elk residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Banner Elk, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 13.08 | 119.32 | 770,827 | 100,803,000 | |
| Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.02 | 113.5 | 175,858 | 21,145,000 |
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Foscoe CDP, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Foscoe CDP is around 13.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.47% below the state's average rate of 13.27 cents and 18.31% lower than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Blue Ridge Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Foscoe CDP average is 13.55% lower at $119.32 per month.
Foscoe CDP is the 388th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,177,303.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 488th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Foscoe CDP
Foscoe CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Foscoe CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 13.08 | 119.32 | 770,827 | 100,803,000 |
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Watauga County, North Carolina Details
Providers In Each City in Watauga County:
- Banner Elk, North Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Energy: 50.00%
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
- Beech Mountain, North Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Energy: 47.75%
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 52.25%
- Blowing Rock, North Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Energy: 100.00%
- Boone, North Carolina:
- New River Light & Power: 43.10%
- Blue Ridge Energy: 56.90%
- Seven Devils, North Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Energy: 98.39%
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 1.61%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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 | 13,918 |
| 2 | New River Light & Power | 8,944 |
| 3 | Mountain Electric Cooperative | 921 |
How many electric companies offer service in Watauga County, North Carolina?
There are 3 electricity suppliers serving customers in Watauga County, North Carolina.
