Craven County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Craven County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Craven County benefit from a 6.61% discount from the US average.
Citizens in Craven County, on average, pay $148.69 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average of $139.09.
Craven County ranks 28th out of 100 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its residents using over 1,200,000 megawatt hours.
Craven County comes in as the 22nd worst pollution level from electricity use out of 100 counties in North Carolina, emitting 576,733,915.8 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Craven County citizens are responsible for 5,717.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the US average pollution per person is 4,114.63.
Craven County is the 846th largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the country, with a population of 100,874 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 452,732.05.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,291,161 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
452,732 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
420,094 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
32,638 MWh
Production per Capita
4.49 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
576,733,916 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,717.37 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in New Bern
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New Bern Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.68¢ per kWh
- 5.57% lower than last month
- 12.94% higher than April last year
- 4.64% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.31% lower than the US average
- 601st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 208 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 215 since April last year
- 17,812th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,722 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,494 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.59¢ per kWh
- 1.04% higher than last month
- 10.95% higher than April last year
- 6.28% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.5% lower than the US average
- 393rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 229 since April last year
- 15,853rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,140 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,647 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$114.91 per month
- 10.71% lower than last month
- 12.24% higher than April last year
- 0.78% higher than the North Carolina average
- 1.92% higher than the US average
- 350th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 35 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since April last year
- 19,852nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,180 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,964 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$140.59 per month
- 0.75% higher than last month
- 7.81% higher than April last year
- 2.17% higher than the North Carolina average
- 3.31% higher than the US average
- 322nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 17,832nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,710 since April last year
New Bern, NC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.59 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of New Bern, which is 6.28% higher than the average state price of 13.73 cents and 9.50% below the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $140.59. This is 1.86% higher than the national average bill of $138.02. With an estimated 12,600 residential customers, City of New Bern Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
The inhabitants of New Bern have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 120,661,463.2 kilograms, which is 32nd highest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 395th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Bern
New Bern residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Bern, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of New Bern Electric | BUNDLED | 14.38 | 139.12 | 236,117.2 | 33,942,482.52 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Havelock, NC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.80 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Havelock, which is 7.77% higher than the average state price of 13.73 cents and 8.23% below the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $146.12. This is 5.87% higher than the national average bill of $138.02. With an estimated 1,965 residential customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city.
The inhabitants of Havelock have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 68,260,091.07 kilograms, which is 58th highest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 72nd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Havelock
Havelock residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Havelock, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.34 | 129.81 | 445,162.3 | 59,368,033.8 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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James City CDP, NC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.58 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of James City CDP, which is 6.21% higher than the average state price of 13.73 cents and 9.55% below the national average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $140.42. This is 1.74% higher than the national average bill of $138.02. With an estimated 3,900 residential customers, City of New Bern Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
The inhabitants of James City CDP have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 20,897,611.26 kilograms, which is 151st highest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 72nd highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in James City CDP
James City CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in James City CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of New Bern Electric | BUNDLED | 14.38 | 139.12 | 236,117.2 | 33,942,482.52 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Electricity Production in Craven County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Craven County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven County | NC | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 307,411 | 290,482,747.8 | 944.93 | |||
International Paper Co. - New Bern MillInternational Paper (100.00%) | Craven County | NC | Black Liquour | 204,651.37 | 87,830,476.7 | 429.17 |
Craven County, North Carolina Details
In Craven County, Black Liquour makes up 37.99% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Other Biomass Solids are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 35.16% and 19.63% of total electricity generation coming from each type, respectively. On average, the county's citizens emit 5,717.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 1004th highest polluting county in the US based on emissions per capita. A total of 576,733,915.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. There are 2 power plants in Craven County, which is the 10th highest number of plants in a county in North Carolina.
Providers In Each City in Craven County:
- Bridgeton, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Cove City, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Dover, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Grifton, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Havelock, North Carolina:
- Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative: 18.83%
- Duke Energy Progress: 81.17%
- New Bern, North Carolina:
- City of New Bern Electric: 86.40%
- Duke Energy Progress: 13.60%
- River Bend, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Trent Woods, North Carolina:
- City of New Bern Electric: 100.00%
- Vanceboro, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 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 supplier in Craven County, North Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in Craven County, North Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Craven County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 98,692 |
| 2 | City of New Bern Electric | 15,806 |
| 3 | Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative | 10,394 |
| 4 | Tideland EMC | 1,422 |
How many electric companies offer service in Craven County, North Carolina?
Craven County, North Carolina is home to 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Craven County, North Carolina?
Craven County, North Carolina has 2 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
