McDowell County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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McDowell County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electric rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, McDowell County's average price is 18.41% lower than at 13.15 cents per kilowatt hour.
Citizens of McDowell County consume enough electricity to emit 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per person, compared to the North Carolina average of 3,907.26.
McDowell County is the 1110th largest county in the United States, with 44,527 citizens residing within its borders.
McDowell County is the 54th highest pollution level from electricity consumption out of 100 counties in the state, emitting 172,989,019.64 kilograms of CO2 gases.
During the course of the preceding 12 months, McDowell County experienced a 1.34% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
No electricity production takes place in McDowell County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
569,934 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
172,989,020 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,885.04 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Marion
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Marion Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.88¢ per kWh
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 22.09% higher than April last year
- 0.66% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.01% lower than the US average
- 296th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 201 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 87 since April last year
- 15,334th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 126 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,377 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.09¢ per kWh
- 1.74% higher than last month
- 15.95% higher than April last year
- 4.69% lower than the North Carolina average
- 18.84% lower than the US average
- 217th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since April last year
- 7,886th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 677 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,543 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$115.08 per month
- 7.91% lower than last month
- 21.45% higher than April last year
- 0.93% higher than the North Carolina average
- 2.07% higher than the US average
- 356th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 108 since April last year
- 19,879th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 259 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,505 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$128.1 per month
- 1.34% higher than last month
- 12.03% higher than April last year
- 6.91% lower than the North Carolina average
- 5.86% lower than the US average
- 234th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since April last year
- 12,678th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 630 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,797 since April last year
Marion, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Marion's residential electricity rate is 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.69% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.73 cents and 18.84% lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The North Carolina average monthly residential power bill is $139.09, while the Marion average is 7.90% less at $128.1 per month. This is the 234th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in North Carolina.
Marion has zero electricity generation plants. Around 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 395th worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 29,926,436.06 kilograms, which is the 120th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marion
Marion residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marion, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 154.25 | 933,316.26 | 129,685,208 |
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Nebo CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Nebo CDP's residential electricity rate is 14.10 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.69% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.73 cents and 12.56% less than the US average of 16.12 cents. Rutherford Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The North Carolina average monthly residential power bill is $139.09, while the Nebo CDP average is 10.87% higher at $154.2 per month. This is the 608th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in North Carolina.
Nebo CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 72nd worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 5,085,512.76 kilograms, which is the 403rd worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nebo CDP
Nebo CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nebo CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 154.25 | 933,316.26 | 129,685,208 |
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West Marion CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, West Marion CDP's residential electricity rate is 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.73 cents and 20.01% lower than the US average of 16.12 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on total residential customers. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $139.09, while the West Marion CDP average is 11.40% below at $123.23 per month. This ranks the city 180th in the state for average monthly bill total.
West Marion CDP has zero electricity generation plants. Around 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 72nd worst polluter in the state out of 777 cities. Total emissions in the city are 3,857,841.23 kilograms, which is the 457th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Marion CDP
West Marion CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Marion CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in McDowell County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 83,074 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 15,019 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in McDowell County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity provider in McDowell County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many electric companies offer service in McDowell County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in McDowell County, North Carolina.
