Murphy Power Board
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About Murphy Power Board
Murphy Power Board is a municipally owned entity operating in Murphy, North Carolina and rural areas of Cherokee County. Electricity suppliers must regularly report their customer counts to government agencies. Most recently the provider listed a total of 5,473 customers being supplied electricity by the company. Exactly 4 of these customers are industrial properties, 1,730 are commercial accounts and 3,739 are residential accounts. Murphy Power Board's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 13.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.72% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 14.10 cents. They had total sales and disposition of 516,685 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 505,159 megawatt hours were via retail sales. 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 $32,614,900, with 99.52% from retail sales.
The national average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the Murphy Power Board average is 2.29% more at $146.66 per month. Murphy Power Board is the 1790th ranked provider in the country for average monthly bill amount. The company currently does not generate their own electricity. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale prices and then resell it at a higher rate to end customers.
Murphy Power Board recently reported an annual loss of about 2.17% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity production industry and companies must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. The state average for energy loss is 4.02% and the United States average is 2.43%. This gives Murphy Power Board a ranking of 13th best out of 103 electricity suppliers in the state and 322nd best out of 3530 suppliers in the US.
Murphy Power Board Rate & Electric Bills
Murphy Power Board residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Murphy Power Board Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:107 Peachtree Street
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Larry Kernea
Murphy Power Board Contact
- Website:www.murphypower.com
- Customer Service Phone:(828) 837-2211
- Contact Page:www.murphypower.com
Murphy Power Board Service
- Rates & Plans:www.murphypower.com
- Outage Map:www.electricities.com
- Outage Phone:(828) 837-2211
- States Served:
- North Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Cherokee County
- Major Cities Served:
Energy Loss
Murphy Power Board's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
11,237MWh
322 National Rank
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Murphy Power Board Coverage Map
Murphy Power Board State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,481 | 33,760,774.77 | 43 | 100% |
Murphy Power Board County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | 28,515 | 4 | 14.02 | $131.08/mo |
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Murphy Power Board FAQ:
What is the phone number for Murphy Power Board?
The Murphy Power Board phone number is (828) 837-2211.
What is the average bundled bill for Murphy Power Board customers each month?
Consumers of Murphy Power Board pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $146.66.
Who is the CEO of Murphy Power Board?
The CEO of Murphy Power Board is Larry Kernea.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Murphy Power Board customers?
Murphy Power Board's current average bundled electricity rate is 13.15 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average North Carolina bundled rate of 14.10 cents and the average national rate of 16.22 cents.
