Carteret County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Carteret County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Carteret County has a population of 69,380 citizens.
On average, Carteret County citizens are accountable for 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the North Carolina average pollution per capita is 3,867.78.
At an average residential price of 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Carteret County enjoy a 11.87% discount from the national average price.
Consumers in Carteret County, on average, pay $140.39 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average of $137.93.
Carteret County has no electricity generation sources and must import all of the electricity used in the county.
Emitting 266,547,228.96 kilograms of CO2 gases, Carteret County has the 35th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 100 counties in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
886,385 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.78 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
266,547,229 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,841.85 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Morehead City
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Morehead City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
17.82¢ per kWh
- 6.06% higher than last month
- 31.52% higher than March last year
- 7.42% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.68% higher than the US average
- 476th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 40 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 84 since March last year
- 24,624th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,213 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 13,765 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.74¢ per kWh
- 2.47% higher than last month
- 16.32% higher than March last year
- 3.74% higher than the North Carolina average
- 11.2% lower than the US average
- 416th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 41 since March last year
- 16,137th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,619 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,789 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$139.95 per month
- 17.74% lower than last month
- 12.08% higher than March last year
- 3.48% higher than the North Carolina average
- 16.32% higher than the US average
- 379th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has increased by 52 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since March last year
- 24,420th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,884 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,805 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$145.88 per month
- 0.87% higher than last month
- 12.38% higher than March last year
- 2.6% higher than the North Carolina average
- 8.01% higher than the US average
- 354th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since March last year
- 20,327th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 195 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,676 since March last year
Morehead City, NC Electricity Overview
Morehead City averages a residential electricity rate of 14.74 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 8.23% more than the state's average price of 13.62 cents, which ranks the city 416th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $145.88 per month. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 12,462.88 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other suppliers.
Morehead City residents average 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 36,631,995.22 kilograms, the city ranks 94th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Morehead City, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Morehead City
Morehead City residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Morehead City, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.23 | 128.9 | 444,761.62 | 58,832,680.86 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.86 | 148.94 | 15,997,876.86 | 2,377,625,054 |
Zips with electric coverage in Morehead City, North Carolina include: 28570, 28557, 28516, 28512
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Beaufort, NC Electricity Overview
Beaufort averages a residential electricity rate of 14.77 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 8.45% more than the state's average price of 13.62 cents, which ranks the city 419th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $146.23 per month. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 8,066.93 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other suppliers.
Beaufort residents average 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 17,149,997.55 kilograms, the city ranks 176th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Beaufort, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beaufort
Beaufort residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Beaufort, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.23 | 128.9 | 444,761.62 | 58,832,680.86 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.86 | 148.94 | 15,997,876.86 | 2,377,625,054 |
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Newport, NC Electricity Overview
Newport averages a residential electricity rate of 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 6.22% more than the state's average price of 13.62 cents, which ranks the city 373rd best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $142.6 per month. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 11,052.34 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other suppliers.
Newport residents average 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 16,735,078.26 kilograms, the city ranks 182nd highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Newport, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newport
Newport residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newport, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.23 | 128.9 | 444,761.62 | 58,832,680.86 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.86 | 148.94 | 15,997,876.86 | 2,377,625,054 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Carteret County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Carteret County, North Carolina by total customer count is Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative.
How many electric companies offer service in Carteret County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity suppliers offering service in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Carteret County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | 37,635 |
| 2 | Duke Energy Progress | 30,803 |
