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 8,682 customer accounts receiving service from the provider. These customers are made up of 40 industrial properties, 1,774 commercial accounts and 6,868 residential customers. On average, Morganton Electric bills their consumers a residential electricity price of 11.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully for their customers, 28.68% below the average national rate of 15.64 cents. There were a total of 326,227 megawatt hours sold to retail consumers in 2022 by the supplier. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.00% of the electricity sourced by the company. In 2022 the company had total electricity related revenue of $28,761,900, with 98.69% from retail sales.
The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer of Morganton Electric is $98.27. Morganton Electric is the 906th largest supplier out of 3517 suppliers in the United States based on total megawatt hours sold. Electricity production plants owned by the company use non-renewable fuel types to generate 100.00% of their total electricity production, or 2 megawatt hours. They rank 11th in the state out of 104 companies. Consumers of the supplier deal with 0.81 electrical outages on average per year, with outages lasting around 72 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Morganton Electric reports energy loss of 4.48% of their generation during transmission. The state average for energy loss is 3.47% and the US average is 2.87%. This leaves Morganton Electric with a ranking of 26th best out of 104 companies in North Carolina and 747th best out of 3517 suppliers in the United States.
Morganton Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Morganton Electric residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
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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:
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Quick Facts About Morganton Electric
With generation of 2 megawatt hours, Morganton Electric is ranked 889th for total production of all companies in the country.
Energy Loss
Morganton Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
15,306MWh
747 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Morganton Electric's Power Outages
72 min.
vs. national average of 137.24 min.
0.81 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.27
Morganton Electric Energy Makeup
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Morganton Electric Coverage Map
Morganton Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 8,682 | 28,383,700 | 47 | 100% |
Morganton Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 87,881 | 6 | 12.72 | $130.15/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 | 2 | 18,965.25 | 9,482.62 |
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Morganton Electric FAQ:
When will Morganton Electric power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Morganton Electric's customers is 72 minutes.
What percentage of Morganton Electric's electricity is generated using renewable fuels?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Morganton Electric generate 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
Who is the CEO of Morganton Electric?
The CEO of Morganton Electric is Brooks Kirby.
What is the average bundled bill for Morganton Electric customers each month?
Customers of Morganton Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $98.27.
What is the phone number for Morganton Electric?
You can reach Morganton Electric by phone via (828) 438-5277.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Morganton Electric?
There is one power plant owned by or associated with Morganton Electric.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Morganton Electric customers?
Morganton Electric's current average bundled electricity rate is 11.15 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 12.93 cents and the average national rate of 15.64 cents.
What percentage of Morganton Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Morganton Electric produces 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
