Burke County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Burke County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Burke County's average price is 17.78% below that at 13.26 cents per kilowatt hour.
Burke County ranks 33rd out of 100 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens consuming 1,124,854.13 megawatt hours.
The largest electricity provider in Burke County by number of customers is Duke Energy Carolinas.
There was a 50.00% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuels over the course of the previous 12 months in Burke County.
As the 49th highest generator of electricity of all 100 counties in North Carolina, Burke County generates 3 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
The monthly residential electricity bill average in Burke County is $136.45, compared to the North Carolina average of $139.09. Burke County customers enjoy a 1.90% lower average bill each month compared to their fellow statesmen.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,124,854 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3 MWh
Production per Capita
0 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
341,446,799 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,885.33 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Morganton
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Morganton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.53¢ per kWh
- 2.67% lower than last month
- 18.64% higher than April last year
- 3.03% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.11% lower than the US average
- 77th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 207 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 137 since April last year
- 14,241st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,599 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,154 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.08¢ per kWh
- 1.48% higher than last month
- 13.28% higher than April last year
- 4.74% lower than the North Carolina average
- 18.88% lower than the US average
- 216th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 7,876th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 651 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,325 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$100.13 per month
- 8.41% lower than last month
- 19.82% higher than April last year
- 12.18% lower than the North Carolina average
- 11.19% lower than the US average
- 16th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 11,263rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,135 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,988 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.43 per month
- 1.2% higher than last month
- 9.91% higher than April last year
- 15.39% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.44% lower than the US average
- 8th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 8,188th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 491 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,636 since April last year
Morganton, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Morganton home are billed a residential electricity price of 13.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.74% lower than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. The city experiences an average of 0.81 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages go on for an average of 72 minutes. In contrast, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes per outage. Electric production plants in Morganton have, sadly, permitted a 50.00% increase in the amount of non-renewable fuel sources burned last year.
Morganton is the 60th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 67,582,806.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. The city also ranks 10th highest in North Carolina in pollution per citizen, averaging 3,886.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, perhaps, the more important of the two rankings. The city has one electricity plant. In Morganton, Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 100.00% of the fuel used in electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Morganton
Morganton residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Morganton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Morganton Electric | BUNDLED | 13.14 | 109.63 | 3 | 69,064.84 | 9,072,568.35 |
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Valdese, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Valdese home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% lower than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. Selling an estimated 38,834.35 megawatt hours per year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $123.23 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in Valdese have a 11.40% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Valdese is the 169th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 18,053,764.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 395th worst in the state in this category. All of the 59,480.4 megawatt hours of electricity used in Valdese must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valdese
Valdese residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Valdese, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
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Connelly Springs, NC Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Connelly Springs home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% lower than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. Selling an estimated 24,615.46 megawatt hours per year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in the city. The average residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $123.23 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Customers in Connelly Springs have a 11.40% reduction compared to other citizens in the country.
Connelly Springs is the 313th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 8,749,102.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 702nd worst in the state in this category. All of the 28,825.02 megawatt hours of electricity used in Connelly Springs must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Connelly Springs
Connelly Springs residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Connelly Springs, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
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Electricity Production in Burke County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Burke County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Catawba River Pollution ControlMorganton Electric (100.00%) | Morganton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3 | 26,818.05 | 8,939.35 |
Burke County, North Carolina Details
Burke County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 341,446,798.95 kilograms, which is the 818th largest amount of any county in the country. This total equates to 3,885.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the county ranks 2137th highest in the country for emissions per capita from electricity use. The county is home to one power plant. When it comes to electricity production, Burke County's primary fuel is Distillate Fuel Oil, making up 100.00%, or 3 megawatt hours of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Burke County:
- Connelly Springs, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Drexel, North Carolina:
- Drexel, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Glen Alpine, North Carolina:
- Rutherford Electric: 100.00%
- Hildebran, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Morganton, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
- Morganton Electric: 50.00%
- Rutherford College, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Valdese, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Burke County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Burke County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Burke County, North Carolina?
There are 5 electricity suppliers operating in Burke County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Burke County, North Carolina?
There is one electricity plant in Burke County, North Carolina
Which electricity companies offer service in Burke County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 93,168 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 22,808 |
| 3 | Morganton Electric | 8,632 |
| 4 | Mountain Electric Cooperative | 1,480 |
| 5 | Drexel, North Carolina Electric Utility | 1,201 |
