Carter County, Tennessee Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Carter County, Tennessee Electricity Overview
Carter County generates 2.25 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 24 highest county out of 95 counties in Tennessee for production per capita.
Carter County is 817th out of 3230 counties in the nation for renewable electricity production per capita, at 2.25 megawatt hours per person each year.
Carter County is the 932nd largest county in the United States.
Carter County generates 126,445 megawatt hours from hydroelectric facilities in the past year, which gives them a rank of 182nd in the United States out of 3230 counties for total hydroelectric generation.
Within the previous 12 months Carter County has seen a 4.20% increase in hydroelectric power production.
Citizens of Carter County pay around 11.40% less than the $145.66 Tennessee average monthly residential electric bill.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
808,251 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.35 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
126,445 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
126,445 MWh
Production per Capita
2.25 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
198,047,216 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,516.84 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Elizabethton
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Elizabethton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
12.57¢ per kWh
- 0.31% higher than last month
- 5.21% higher than May last year
- 0.89% higher than the Tennessee average
- 23.74% lower than the US average
- 231st in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 75 since May last year
- 5,710th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 992 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.36¢ per kWh
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 0.03% higher than May last year
- 0.42% higher than the Tennessee average
- 23.41% lower than the US average
- 212th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 53 since May last year
- 6,134th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 133 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 278 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$127.3 per month
- 5.71% higher than last month
- 10.39% higher than May last year
- 7.11% higher than the Tennessee average
- 2.48% higher than the US average
- 268th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 77 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 52 since May last year
- 19,795th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,236 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,784 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$147.85 per month
- 0.68% higher than last month
- 5.46% higher than May last year
- 3.61% higher than the Tennessee average
- 8.13% higher than the US average
- 200th in the state out of 505 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 99 since May last year
- 20,295th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 162 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,493 since May last year
Elizabethton, TN Electricity Overview
Elizabethton has an average residential electricity rate of 12.36 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.31% higher than the state's average rate of 12.33 cents, resulting in the city ranking 212th out of 505 cities in the state for lowest average electricity rate. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Elizabethon Electric. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $147.85 per month, while the nationwide average is $140.54.
Coming in as the 41st worst ranked city out of 505 cities in the state, Elizabethton emits 58,833,731.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,169.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Elizabethton as the 115th highest polluting city in Tennessee. Within Elizabethton, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elizabethton
Elizabethton residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elizabethton, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethon Electric | BUNDLED | 12.33 | 147.79 | 315,947.96 | 38,968,187.51 |
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Pine Crest CDP, TN Electricity Overview
Pine Crest CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 12.38 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.41% higher than the state's average rate of 12.33 cents, resulting in the city ranking 224th out of 505 cities in the state for lowest average electricity rate. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 0.34 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 32.88 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages per year and 171.11 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Elizabethon Electric.
Coming in as the 196th worst ranked city out of 505 cities in the state, Pine Crest CDP emits 9,655,535.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,169.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Pine Crest CDP as the 8th highest polluting city in Tennessee. Within Pine Crest CDP, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pine Crest CDP
Pine Crest CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pine Crest CDP, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrightRidge | BUNDLED | 12.38 | 140.28 | 970,847 | 120,175,000 | |
| Elizabethon Electric | BUNDLED | 12.33 | 147.79 | 315,947.96 | 38,968,187.51 |
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Hunter CDP, TN Electricity Overview
Hunter CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 12.36 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 0.31% higher than the state's average rate of 12.33 cents, resulting in the city ranking 212th out of 505 cities in the state for lowest average electricity rate. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Elizabethon Electric. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $147.85 per month, while the nationwide average is $140.54.
Coming in as the 206th worst ranked city out of 505 cities in the state, Hunter CDP emits 8,621,609.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 4,169.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Hunter CDP as the 115th highest polluting city in Tennessee. Within Hunter CDP, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hunter CDP
Hunter CDP residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hunter CDP, Tennessee
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethon Electric | BUNDLED | 12.33 | 147.79 | 315,947.96 | 38,968,187.51 |
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Electricity Production in Carter County, Tennessee
Power Plants in Carter County, Tennessee
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter County | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 113,018 | |||||
| Carter County | TN | Conventional Hydroelectric | 13,427 |
Carter County, Tennessee Details
Carter County is the 1199th worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 198,047,215.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 3,516.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 82nd highest county in the state for CO2 pollution per capita. The county has 2 electricity producing plants, which is 12th most in Tennessee. Carter County's primary fuel source consumed for electricity production is Conventional Hydroelectric. They produce 126,445 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total production in the county, from this fuel.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Carter County, Tennessee?
By total revenue, Elizabethon Electric is the largest electricity provider in Carter County, Tennessee.
How many power plants are in Carter County, Tennessee?
Carter County, Tennessee is home to 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Carter County, Tennessee?
There are 2 electricity providers serving consumers in Carter County, Tennessee.
What electricity companies offer service in Carter County, Tennessee?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabethon Electric | 23,991 |
| 2 | Mountain Electric Cooperative | 5,117 |
