Alleghany County, NC: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Alleghany County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Alleghany County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

On average, Alleghany County citizens are responsible for 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, while the statewide average emissions per person is 3,907.26.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Alleghany County is 4.29% lower than the state average and 3.55% lower than the US average.

Alleghany County has a population of 10,910 citizens.

There was a 1.34% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the most recent 12 months in Alleghany County.

Blue Ridge Energy is the largest electricity provider in Alleghany County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Alleghany County enjoy an average rate that is 4.45% less at 15.40 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    139,645 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.8 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    42,385,748 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,885.04 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sparta

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Sparta Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

16.81¢ per kWh

  • 3.98% lower than last month
  • 13.38% higher than April last year
  • 12.2% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 0.61% lower than the US average
  • 709th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 259 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
  • 20,282nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,873 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,371 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.55¢ per kWh

  • 1.07% higher than last month
  • 9.97% higher than April last year
  • 13.26% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 3.55% lower than the US average
  • 707th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
  • 18,584th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 300 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,851 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$109.13 per month

  • 9.71% lower than last month
  • 12.29% higher than April last year
  • 4.29% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 3.21% lower than the US average
  • 62nd in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 185 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 215 since April last year
  • 15,661st in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,888 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,620 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$133.13 per month

  • 0.75% higher than last month
  • 6.89% higher than April last year
  • 3.25% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 2.17% lower than the US average
  • 271st in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 12 since April last year
  • 14,546th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 220 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,616 since April last year

Sparta, NC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Sparta is about 15.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.26% more than the average North Carolina rate of 13.73 cents and 3.55% less than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Blue Ridge Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $133.13 per month.

Emitting 7,474,810.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Sparta is the 338th worst out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 395th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Sparta, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sparta

Sparta residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.175/kWh$0.113/kWh$166.53/mo.$79.83/mo.
707th15.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sparta
271st$133.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sparta Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sparta, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Blue Ridge EnergyBUNDLED15.40133.12733,030.1112,923,162.34

Alleghany County, North Carolina Details

Alleghany County, North Carolina Net Metering

Blue Ridge Energy is the only provider we have covering Alleghany County. Fortunately for residents they do have net metering practices in place, making personal solar power installs an option. Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Alleghany County has an average of 0.00% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% and the North Carolina average is 3.47%, resulting in a rank of 5th best in the US and a state rank of best out of 3230 and 100 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Alleghany County, North Carolina

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Alleghany County, North Carolina?

By total revenue, Blue Ridge Energy is the largest electricity provider in Alleghany County, North Carolina.

What electricity companies offer service in Alleghany County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Blue Ridge Energy13,687

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-06-28