Morganton Electric
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About Morganton Electric
Morganton Electric supplies electricity to Morganton, North Carolina and is a municipally owned entity. There are 9,037 customer accounts receiving service from the provider. These customers are made up of 39 industrial properties, 1,810 commercial accounts and 7,188 residential customers. On average, Morganton Electric bills their consumers a residential electricity price of 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully for their customers, 32.13% below the average national rate of 16.22 cents. There were a total of 306,730 megawatt hours sold to retail consumers in 2023 by the supplier. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.00% of the electricity sourced by the company. In 2023 the company had total electricity related revenue of $26,700,400, with 96.41% from retail sales.
The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer of Morganton Electric is $101.06. Based on total customers, Morganton Electric is the 1119th largest company out of 3530 electricity companies in the United States. Electricity production facilities associated with the company use non-renewable fuels to generate 100.00% of their total electricity production, or 4 megawatt hours. This amount ranks them at 11th out of 103 suppliers in the state. Generation facilities owned or managed by Morganton Electric generate 4 megawatt hours, which is the 878th highest of all suppliers in the US.
Morganton Electric reports energy loss of 6.94% of their generation during transmission. The state average for energy loss is 4.02% and the US average is 2.43%. This leaves Morganton Electric with a ranking of 62nd best out of 103 companies in North Carolina and 1310th best out of 3530 suppliers in the United States.
Morganton Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Morganton Electric residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
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Morganton Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:305 East Union Street Suite A100
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Brooks Kirby
Morganton Electric Contact
- Website:www.morgantonnc.gov
- Customer Service Phone:(828) 438-5277
- Contact Page:www.morgantonnc.gov
- Social Media:
Morganton Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.morgantonnc.gov
- Outage Map:www.electricities.com
- Outage Phone:(828) 438-5277
- States Served:
- North Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Burke County
- Major Cities Served:



Energy Loss
Morganton Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
22,886MWh
1310 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Morganton Electric.
Morganton Electric Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Morganton Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 9,050 | 27,083,938.85 | 49 | 100% |
Morganton Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 87,881 | 5 | 13.11 | $143.69/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Morganton Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Catawba River Pollution ControlMorganton Electric (100.00%) | Morganton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 4 | 130,830.58 | 32,707.64 |
Morganton Electric Production Fuel Makeup
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Morganton Electric FAQ:
What is the phone number for Morganton Electric?
You can reach Morganton Electric by phone via (828) 438-5277.
How much is the average bundled bill for Morganton Electric customers each month?
Consumers of Morganton Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $101.06.
What percentage of Morganton Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Morganton Electric generates 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
Who is the CEO of Morganton Electric?
The current CEO of Morganton Electric is Brooks Kirby.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Morganton Electric?
There is one power plant associated with or owned by Morganton Electric.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Morganton Electric customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for customers of Morganton Electric is 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Morganton Electric's electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?
Morganton Electric generates 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.