Rutherford Electric
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About Rutherford Electric
Rutherford Electric is an electric cooperative. The largest city serviced by the supplier is Marion, but the company also provides electricity to 11 cities in North Carolina. Patrons of Rutherford Electric pay an average residential electricity rate of 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 2.07% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.81 cents, resulting in the company ranking 22nd out of 108 companies in the state for lowest average electricity price. They sold 1,325,702 megawatt hours in 2022 by way of retail sales. During the same timeframe, the company procured 1,417,130 megawatt hours through the wholesale market. In 2022, they made a total of $150,638,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $145,559,000 from retail sales to end users.
The North Carolina average monthly residential power bill is $137.61, while the Rutherford Electric average is 12.26% higher at $154.2 per month. Rutherford Electric is the 66th ranked supplier in the state for average monthly bill amount. The provider's customers experience an average of 0.88 electrical outages per customer a year. These outages go on for an average of 95.18 minutes, while the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes an outage. The company is not associated with any electricity production plants and all of the electricity that they sell to their consumers must be purchased wholesale from other suppliers.
Consumers of Rutherford Electric can take advantage of net metering, which is a positive for both parties. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unneeded wattage into the grid.
Companies routinely submit reports for energy lost through heat dissipation and other causes to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Rutherford Electric recently reported a loss of 6.37% of the electricity generation total. These averages enable us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the suppliers who operate throughout the United States. Rutherford Electric has received a rank of 1158th best out of 3526 suppliers who report energy loss in the United States.
Rutherford Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Rutherford Electric residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Rutherford Electric Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:518 Hepzibah Church Road
Crouse, North Carolina 28033
United States of America - CEO:Curtis Wynn
Rutherford Electric Contact
- Website:www.remc.com
- Customer Service Phone:(704) 435-5401
- Contact Page:www.remc.com
Rutherford Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.remc.com
- Outage Map:cvoutage.remc.com:8083
- Outage Phone:(800) 521-0920
- States Served:
- North Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Gaston County
- Catawba County
- Cleveland County
- Lincoln County
- Burke County
- Major Cities Served:
- Marion
- Bessemer City
- Spruce Pine
- Glen Alpine
- Salem CDP
- Lake Lure
- Nebo CDP
- Belwood
- Columbus
- High Shoals
Energy Loss
Rutherford Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
90,286MWh
1158 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Rutherford Electric's Power Outages
95.18 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.88 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
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Rutherford Electric Coverage Map
Rutherford Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 75,825 | 171,789,410 | 10 | 100% |
Rutherford Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery County | 17,747 | 4 | 14.38 | $131.07/mo |
| Burke County | 87,881 | 5 | 13.26 | $136.45/mo |
| Caldwell County | 80,492 | 4 | 13.99 | $127.99/mo |
| Catawba County | 163,462 | 5 | 12.88 | $131.76/mo |
| Cleveland County | 100,670 | 4 | 12.98 | $128.98/mo |
| Gaston County | 234,215 | 6 | 13.24 | $134.57/mo |
| Lincoln County | 93,095 | 4 | 13.24 | $138.47/mo |
| McDowell County | 44,527 | 2 | 13.15 | $134.92/mo |
| Mitchell County | 14,951 | 3 | 15.44 | $138.78/mo |
| Polk County | 19,413 | 2 | 13.23 | $136.80/mo |
Cities Rutherford Electric Has Coverage
- Belwood, NC
- Bessemer City, NC
- Casar, NC
- Columbus, NC
- Glen Alpine, NC
- High Shoals, NC
- Lake Lure, NC
- Marion, NC
- Polkville, NC
- Spruce Pine, NC
- Waco, NC
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Rutherford Electric FAQ:
What is the phone number for Rutherford Electric?
Rutherford Electric's customer service phone number is (704) 435-5401
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Rutherford Electric customers?
Customers of Rutherford Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the average bundled bill for Rutherford Electric customers each month?
Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Rutherford Electric is $154.20. The state average bundled bill is $137.61 and the nationwide average is $137.61.
Who is the CEO of Rutherford Electric?
Rutherford Electric's current CEO is Curtis Wynn.
When will Rutherford Electric power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Rutherford Electric's consumers is 95.184 minutes.
How many counties does Rutherford Electric offer service to?
Rutherford Electric sells electricity to customers in 11 counties in the nation.
What cities does Rutherford Electric have customers in to?
Rutherford Electric has customers in 11 cities.
