Blue Ridge Energy
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About Blue Ridge Energy
Blue Ridge Energy is an electric cooperative with headquarters in Lenoir, North Carolina and serving customers in 7 counties in North Carolina including counties such as Caldwell County, Wilkes County, Watauga County, Alexander County, and Ashe County. Consumers of Blue Ridge Energy are billed an average residential electricity rate of 15.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.58% above North Carolina's average rate of 13.81 cents. Roughly 1,130,073 megawatt hours were sold by the provider to retail accounts in 2022. During the same timeframe, the company obtained 1,201,421 megawatt hours by way of the wholesale market. The total revenue for the company in 2022 from electricity sales was $142,227,000, with $137,716,000 coming from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $135.34, while the Blue Ridge Energy average is 1.64% lower at $133.13 per month. This is the 1799th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the country. The power grid owned by the supplier experiences 1.08 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting an average of 79.36 minutes. The nationwide average for other companies is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes an outage. Electricity production is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase power at wholesale rates from other companies to then be resold to their customers.
Blue Ridge Energy is one of 25 electric providers in North Carolina who offer net metering to their consumers. Installation of solar panels and other electricity sources is often too expensive for citizens. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra wattage back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Providers regularly submit data on energy lost through electricity transmission to government agencies who track infrastructure efficiencies. Blue Ridge Energy recently reported a loss of 0.00% of their electricity generation amount. This percentage of energy lost earns them a rank of 31st best out of 3526 providers who report energy loss in the US.
Blue Ridge Energy Rate & Electric Bills
Blue Ridge Energy residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Blue Ridge Energy Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:1216 Blowing Rock Boulevard
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
United States of America - CEO:Doug Johnson
Blue Ridge Energy Contact
- Website:www.blueridgeemc.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 451-5474
- Contact Page:www.blueridgeenergy.com
- Social Media:
Blue Ridge Energy Service
- Rates & Plans:www.blueridgeenergy.com
- Outage Map:www.blueridgeenergy.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 448-2383
- States Served:
- North Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Caldwell County
- Wilkes County
- Watauga County
- Alexander County
- Ashe County
- Major Cities Served:
- Lenoir
- Boone
- Sawmills
- Hudson
- Cajah's Mountain
- Sparta
- Jefferson
- West Jefferson
- Foscoe CDP
- Cove Creek CDP
Energy Loss
Blue Ridge Energy's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
6MWh
31 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Blue Ridge Energy's Power Outages
79.36 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
1.08 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
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Blue Ridge Energy Coverage Map
Blue Ridge Energy State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 79,109 | 154,525,337 | 13 | 100% |
Blue Ridge Energy County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander County | 36,491 | 3 | 12.88 | $136.40/mo |
| Alleghany County | 10,910 | 1 | 15.40 | $133.12/mo |
| Ashe County | 26,598 | 1 | 15.40 | $133.12/mo |
| Avery County | 17,747 | 4 | 14.38 | $131.07/mo |
| Caldwell County | 80,492 | 4 | 13.99 | $127.99/mo |
| Watauga County | 54,077 | 3 | 15.39 | $132.50/mo |
| Wilkes County | 65,784 | 4 | 14.30 | $139.20/mo |
Cities Blue Ridge Energy Has Coverage
- Blowing Rock, NC
- Boone, NC
- Cajah's Mountain, NC
- Hudson, NC
- Jefferson, NC
- Lansing, NC
- Lenoir, NC
- Sawmills, NC
- Seven Devils, NC
- Sparta, NC
- Sugar Mountain, NC
- West Jefferson, NC
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Blue Ridge Energy FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Blue Ridge Energy?
The current CEO of Blue Ridge Energy is Doug Johnson.
What is the average bundled bill for Blue Ridge Energy customers each month?
Blue Ridge Energy currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $133.13, compared to the North Carolina average of $137.61 and the United States average of $137.61 for bundled service.
What cities does Blue Ridge Energy provider electricity to?
Blue Ridge Energy serves 12 cities in the country.
When will Blue Ridge Energy power be restored?
Blue Ridge Energy's outages last, on average, roughly 79.36 minutes per each outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Blue Ridge Energy customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Blue Ridge Energy is 15.55 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Blue Ridge Energy?
You can reach Blue Ridge Energy by phone via (800) 451-5474.
How many counties does Blue Ridge Energy offer service in?
Blue Ridge Energy provides electricity to customers in 7 counties.
