Electric Rates & Providers in Carolina Municipio, PR

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico Electricity Overview

At an average residential rate of 22.34 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Carolina Municipio pay a 39.51% markup from the nationwide average rate.

There was a 3.99% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the preceding year in Carolina Municipio.

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is the largest electricity supplier in Carolina Municipio when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Carolina Municipio is ranked as the 3rd largest consuming county out of 78 counties in Puerto Rico with 805,911.03 megawatt hours being consumed by customers for their electricity needs.

Residents of Carolina Municipio pay around 32.12% less than the $137.21 US average monthly residential electricity expense.

The electricity consumed by customers in Carolina Municipio is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power production sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    805,911 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    5.32 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    568,507,082 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,750.76 kg

Carolina zona urbana, PR Electricity Overview

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Carolina zona urbana averages a residential electricity rate of 22.34 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens. This is, fortunately, 1.79% lower than Puerto Rico's average rate of 22.75 cents, resulting in the city ranking lowest for average electricity rate out of 294 cities in the state. Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $93.14. This is 32.12% below the nationwide average bill of $137.21.

Electricity consumption in Carolina zona urbana creates 505,760,547.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 3rd largest emissions amount of any city in Puerto Rico. This total also equates to a ranking of 78th highest in Puerto Rico for emissions per resident with an average of 3,750.76 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Carolina zona urbana has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carolina zona urbana

Carolina zona urbana residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.420/kWh$0.152/kWh$167.68/mo.$4.07/mo.
1st22.34¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Carolina zona urbana
2nd$93.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Carolina zona urbana Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Carolina zona urbana, Puerto Rico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Puerto Rico Electric Power AuthorityBUNDLED22.9195.136,868,632.481,573,769,784

Zips with electric coverage in Carolina zona urbana, Puerto Rico include: 00976, 00987, 00924, 00983, 00985, 00979, 00982

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico Details

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico Net Metering

Carolina Municipio is home to one electricity supplier. Fortunately for residents in the county who are interested in installing their own solar panels, the only supplier in the county has net metering practices in place. Some net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Puerto Rico has nonexistent laws for consumers interested in investing in solar.

Energy Loss

Carolina Municipio has an average of 11.10% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The United States average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Carolina Municipio a rank of 2864th best in the nation out of 3230.

Power Companies in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico?

By total megawatt hours sold, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is the largest electricity provider in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Which electricity companies offer service in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority20,834

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06