Dare County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
High Power Bills?
Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar
Dare County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
With a North Carolina average residential electric bill of $138.11, Dare County citizens pay about 22.93% more than their fellow statesmen.
Dare County is the 1988th worst polluting county in the US when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 3,858.7 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Unfortunately, during the course of the past year, there has been a 224.12% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources in Dare County.
As the 26th highest county in North Carolina for non-renewable generation per capita, Dare County produces 0.02 megawatt hours per person a year.
Dare County produces 0.02 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 89 highest county out of 100 counties for production per capita in North Carolina.
With a population of 36,718 residents, Dare County is the 65th most populated county in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
469,102 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
739 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
739 MWh
Production per Capita
0.02 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
141,683,863 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,858.7 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kill Devil Hills
To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Dare County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.
Rates and Production Categories
Kill Devil Hills Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
13.51¢ per kWh
- 0.96% higher than last month
- 4.47% higher than March last year
- 18.55% lower than the North Carolina average
- 20.63% lower than the US average
- 44th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 275 since March last year
- 8,207th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,526 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 475 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.89¢ per kWh
- 0.35% higher than last month
- 17.95% higher than March last year
- 2.26% lower than the North Carolina average
- 16.33% lower than the US average
- 323rd in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since March last year
- 12,652nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 311 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,359 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$147.03 per month
- 12.1% lower than last month
- 10.68% higher than March last year
- 8.71% higher than the North Carolina average
- 22.2% higher than the US average
- 673rd in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 267 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since March last year
- 26,760th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 78 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,268 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$166.49 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 13.84% higher than March last year
- 17.09% higher than the North Carolina average
- 23.27% higher than the US average
- 739th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 31 since March last year
- 27,464th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 292 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,083 since March last year
Kill Devil Hills, NC Electricity Overview
Kill Devil Hills averages a residential electricity rate of 13.89 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.98% more than the state's average price of 13.62 cents, which ranks the city 323rd best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $166.49 per month. Dominion Energy has an estimated 152 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Kill Devil Hills residents average 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 28,971,355.63 kilograms, the city ranks 120th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Kill Devil Hills, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.96 | 166.58 | 1,544,066.42 | 215,575,786 |
Sign up for our newsletter, Watts Up in Energy, to receive updates on the latest energy news.
Kitty Hawk, NC Electricity Overview
Kitty Hawk averages a residential electricity rate of 13.89 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.98% more than the state's average price of 13.62 cents, which ranks the city 323rd best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $166.49 per month. Dominion Energy has an estimated 221 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Kitty Hawk residents average 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 14,076,521.29 kilograms, the city ranks 211th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Kitty Hawk, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.96 | 166.58 | 1,544,066.42 | 215,575,786 |
Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.
Nags Head, NC Electricity Overview
Nags Head averages a residential electricity rate of 13.89 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 1.98% more than the state's average price of 13.62 cents, which ranks the city 323rd best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $166.49 per month. Dominion Energy has an estimated 179 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Nags Head residents average 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 11,894,353.14 kilograms, the city ranks 242nd highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Nags Head, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nags Head
Nags Head residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nags Head, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | BUNDLED | 13.96 | 166.58 | 1,544,066.42 | 215,575,786 |
Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.
Electricity Production in Dare County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Dare County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton CDP | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 739 | 841,212.46 | 1,138.31 |
Dare County, North Carolina Details
Dare County residents average 3,858.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 18th highest in the state out of 100 in this category. With total emissions of 141,683,862.5 kilograms, the county ranks 1454th highest in the United States for total pollution from electricity use. The county has one power generation plant in the county. Dare County's primary fuel is Distillate Fuel Oil, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Dare County:
- Duck, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Kitty Hawk, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Manteo, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Nags Head, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
- Southern Shores, North Carolina:
- Dominion Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Dare County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Dare County, North Carolina by total customer count is Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative.
How many electric companies offer service in Dare County, North Carolina?
Dare County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity companies operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Dare County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative | 13,259 |
| 2 | Tideland EMC | 5,860 |
| 3 | Dominion Energy | 3,040 |
How many power plants are located within Dare County, North Carolina?
There is one electricity plant located in Dare County, North Carolina
