Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Beaufort County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
As the 197th highest generator of solar powered electricity in the nation out of 3230, Beaufort County generates a total of 143,637 megawatt hours from solar.
Beaufort County uses non-renewable fuels to produce 5.52 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 14th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Beaufort County totals $160.94. For comparison, the US average bill is $138.02.
Residents of Beaufort County consume enough electricity to release 1,239.39 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, compared to the state average of 3,907.26.
Beaufort County is home to over 44,898 residents and generates 143,637 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 3.2 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Beaufort County 183rd in the US out of 3230 counties for solar megawatt hours generated per person.
Beaufort County ranks 55th out of 100 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens consuming over 500,000 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
574,683 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
391,349 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
143,637 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
247,712 MWh
Production per Capita
8.72 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
55,646,323 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,239.39 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Washington
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Rates and Production Categories
Washington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.68¢ per kWh
- 3.98% lower than last month
- 13.38% higher than April last year
- 11.37% higher than the North Carolina average
- 1.35% lower than the US average
- 694th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 259 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 19,969th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,193 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,274 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.43¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 9.97% higher than April last year
- 12.42% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.27% lower than the US average
- 693rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
- 18,158th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 215 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,672 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.36 per month
- 9.71% lower than last month
- 12.29% higher than April last year
- 3.81% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.98% higher than the US average
- 398th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 72 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 63 since April last year
- 21,484th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 281 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,350 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.38 per month
- 0.75% higher than last month
- 6.89% higher than April last year
- 4.93% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.1% higher than the US average
- 345th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 208 since April last year
- 19,491st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 445 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,612 since April last year
Washington, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Washington home are billed a residential electricity price of 15.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.42% higher than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. Selling an estimated 239,737.33 megawatt hours per year, Washington Utilities is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $144.38 per month.
Washington is the 95th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 37,894,645.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 395th worst in the state in this category. All of the 124,848.68 megawatt hours of electricity used in Washington must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington
Washington residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Washington, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.29 | 144.38 | 129,820.14 | 19,849,575.96 |
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River Road CDP, NC Electricity Overview
River Road CDP is the 242nd highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 12,603,058.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 72nd worst in the state in this category. All of the 41,522.36 megawatt hours of electricity used in River Road CDP must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
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Belhaven, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Belhaven home are billed a residential electricity price of 17.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.07% higher than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Belhaven is the 389th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,431,281.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 72nd worst in the state in this category. All of the 17,894.04 megawatt hours of electricity used in Belhaven must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Belhaven
Belhaven residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Belhaven, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 16.88 | 138.21 | 8,536.87 | 1,440,651.29 |
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Electricity Production in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Beaufort County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCS PhosphatePCS Phosphate (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Waste Heat | 247,712 | ||||
Wilkinson Solar LLCDominion Energy (100.00%) | Beaufort County | NC | Solar | 143,637 |
Beaufort County, North Carolina Details
Beaufort County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 55,646,322.9 kilograms, which is the 2248th largest amount of any county in the country. The county also ranks 2831st highest in pollution per person in the county, averaging 1,239.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per person in the county. This is, most likely, the more important of the two metrics. The county is home to 2 electricity generation plants, which is 331st highest in the country. For electricity production purposes, Beaufort County's primary fuel is Waste Heat, making up 63.30%, or 247,712 megawatt hours of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Beaufort County:
- Aurora, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 41.32%
- Tideland EMC: 58.68%
- Belhaven, North Carolina:
- Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Chocowinity, North Carolina:
- Tideland EMC: 100.00%
- Washington, North Carolina:
- Washington Utilities: 100.00%
- Washington Park, North Carolina:
- Washington Utilities: 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 Beaufort County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
There are 5 electricity suppliers operating in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity plants in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Which electricity companies offer service in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 46,763 |
| 2 | Washington Utilities | 23,604 |
| 3 | Tideland EMC | 14,276 |
| 4 | Belhaven, North Carolina Electric Utility | 959 |
| 5 | Edgecombe Martin EMC | 1 |
