Cherokee County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cherokee County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
During the course of the preceding year, Cherokee County saw a 115.55% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.
With total production of 215,902 megawatt hours, Cherokee County is ranked 26th largest producer of electricity in North Carolina out of 100 counties for total generation.
Cherokee County generates 7.57 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 753rd highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the nation.
Cherokee County's average residential electricity rate is 15.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.61% less than the nationwide average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Murphy Power Board is the largest supplier in Cherokee County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Cherokee County is the 71st largest county in North Carolina.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
364,985 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
215,902 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
215,902 MWh
Production per Capita
7.57 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
45,250,249 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,586.89 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Andrews
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Andrews Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.72¢ per kWh
- 1.35% lower than last month
- 24.26% higher than April last year
- 1.75% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.97% lower than the US average
- 272nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 108 since April last year
- 14,834th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,000 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,413 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.9¢ per kWh
- 1.89% higher than last month
- 16.9% higher than April last year
- 6.06% lower than the North Carolina average
- 20.01% lower than the US average
- 170th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 6,954th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 486 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,242 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$110.39 per month
- 7.32% lower than last month
- 26.72% higher than April last year
- 3.19% lower than the North Carolina average
- 2.09% lower than the US average
- 236th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 62 since April last year
- 17,664th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 725 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,846 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$123.23 per month
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 12.74% higher than April last year
- 10.44% lower than the North Carolina average
- 9.44% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 11,254th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 727 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,437 since April last year
Andrews, NC Electricity Overview
Andrews' citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the North Carolina and nationwide average prices of 13.73 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 8,432.82 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $123.23 per month, while the US average is $138.02.
On average, Andrews citizens emit 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 395th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 7,525,315.67 kilograms, which is the 336th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Andrews has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Andrews
Andrews residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Andrews, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Murphy, NC Electricity Overview
Murphy's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 15.58 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is higher than the North Carolina average price of 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. Murphy Power Board sells an estimated 488,054.24 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $156.57 per month, while the North Carolina average is $139.09.
On average, Murphy citizens emit 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 72nd worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 6,445,275.53 kilograms, which is the 361st highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Murphy has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murphy
Murphy residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murphy, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Power Board | BUNDLED | 15.43 | 156.57 | 44,073.46 | 6,800,953.53 |
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Marble CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Marble CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the North Carolina and nationwide average prices of 13.73 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Marble CDP has the 573rd largest population in the state, with 542 residents residing within the city's borders. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $123.23. This is 10.72% less than the US average of $138.02.
On average, Marble CDP citizens emit 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 395th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,105,689.78 kilograms, which is the 569th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Marble CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marble CDP
Marble CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marble CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Cherokee County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Cherokee County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hiwassee DamTennessee Valley Authority (100.00%) | Cherokee County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 215,902 |
Cherokee County, North Carolina Details
On average, Cherokee County citizens emit 1,586.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 88th highest polluting county out of 100 counties in the state and 2792nd out of 3230 counties nationally. With total emissions of 45,250,249.11 kilograms, the county ranks 83rd highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. Conventional Hydroelectric is the fuel of choice in Cherokee County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel. Cherokee County has one power generation plant within its borders.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Cherokee County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity supplier in Cherokee County, North Carolina by total revenue is Murphy Power Board.
How many electric companies offer service in Cherokee County, North Carolina?
Cherokee County, North Carolina is home to 4 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
How many power plants are located within Cherokee County, North Carolina?
Cherokee County, North Carolina has one active power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Cherokee County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murphy Power Board | 84,378 |
| 2 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 31,590 |
| 3 | Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | 9,380 |
| 4 | Tri-State EMC | 1,677 |
