Montgomery County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Montgomery County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Residents of Montgomery County consume enough electricity to release 2,019.92 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 2670th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in the country.
The usage of renewable fuels for electricity production in Montgomery County rose by 466.89% last year.
With a state average residential electric bill of $139.09, Montgomery County citizens, on average, pay about 13.92% more than other residents per month for electricity.
Over 100.00% of Montgomery County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel sources, ranking Montgomery County at 17th in North Carolina for total sustainable electricity production.
When calculating by number of customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County produces 48.01% of their needed electricity and must bring in the remaining 51.99% from nearby counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
331,398 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
159,097 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
159,097 MWh
Production per Capita
6.14 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
52,297,628 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,019.92 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Biscoe
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Biscoe Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.62¢ per kWh
- 14.56% lower than last month
- 10.19% higher than April last year
- 4.25% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.66% lower than the US average
- 576th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 127 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 17,655th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,946 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,959 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.11¢ per kWh
- 0.8% higher than last month
- 17.33% higher than April last year
- 10.02% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.31% lower than the US average
- 621st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since April last year
- 17,330th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 499 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,212 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$120.39 per month
- 16.27% lower than last month
- 11.95% higher than April last year
- 5.58% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.78% higher than the US average
- 580th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 67 since April last year
- 23,069th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,798 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,894 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$149.9 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 13.53% higher than April last year
- 8.94% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.16% higher than the US average
- 547th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since April last year
- 22,368th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 563 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,801 since April last year
Biscoe, NC Electricity Overview
Biscoe's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.02% higher than the average North Carolina rate of 13.73 cents and 6.31% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The city ranks 4th out of 777 cities in the state for renewable energy generation per capita, with 49.9 megawatt hours being produced per person. Producing 49.9 megawatt hours per capita living in the city, Biscoe ranks as the 6th highest producing city in North Carolina out of 777 cities.
Emissions in Biscoe average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 770th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 0 kilograms per person and 3,188 people in the city, the city emits 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 770th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. The city has one electricity producing plant within its borders. For electricity production purposes, Biscoe's top fuel is Solar, accounting for 159,097 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Biscoe
Biscoe residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Biscoe, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Troy, NC Electricity Overview
Troy's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.23 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.93% higher than the average North Carolina rate of 13.73 cents and 5.54% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $151.07 per month. Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Troy average 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 72nd highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 3,885.04 kilograms per person and 2,973 people in the city, the city emits 11,550,213.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 258th worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Troy must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Troy
Troy residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Troy, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| Randolph Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 16.83 | 167.52 | 367,882.06 | 61,925,532.88 |
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Star, NC Electricity Overview
Star's citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.02% higher than the average North Carolina rate of 13.73 cents and 6.31% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $149.9 per month. Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Star average 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 72nd highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. At 3,885.04 kilograms per person and 1,351 people in the city, the city emits 5,248,684.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 393rd worst rank in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation happening within the city limits, electricity suppliers who service Star must source all of the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Star
Star residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Star, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Electricity Production in Montgomery County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Montgomery County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cabin Creek Solar, LLCCabin Creek Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Biscoe | NC | Solar | 159,097 |
Montgomery County, North Carolina Details
Emissions in Montgomery County average 2,019.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 85th worst polluting county out of 100 counties in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity consumption of 52,297,627.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has one electricity producing plant within its borders. For electricity production purposes, Montgomery County's top fuel is Solar, accounting for 159,097 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Montgomery County:
- Biscoe, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Candor, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Mount Gilead, North Carolina:
- Randolph Electric Membership Corporation: 1.49%
- Duke Energy Progress: 98.51%
- Star, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Troy, North Carolina:
- Randolph Electric Membership Corporation: 6.62%
- Duke Energy Progress: 93.38%
* 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 Montgomery County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Montgomery County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.
How many power plants are located in Montgomery County, North Carolina?
Montgomery County, North Carolina is home to one power plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Montgomery County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 67,219 |
| 2 | Randolph Electric Membership Corporation | 8,387 |
| 3 | Pee Dee EMC | 3,318 |
How many electric companies offer service in Montgomery County, North Carolina?
Montgomery County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity providers operating in the area.
