Polk County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
High Power Bills?
Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar
Polk County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Polk County generates 0.56 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 44 highest county out of 100 counties in North Carolina for production per capita.
Polk County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 0.56 megawatt hours per citizen per year.
Polk County ranks 81st out of 100 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its citizens using over 200,000 megawatt hours.
Polk County is the 1922nd largest county in the United States, with 19,413 residents residing in the county.
At an average residential price of 13.23 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Polk County enjoy a 17.96% discount from the national average price.
Polk County produces 10,945 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable sources. This ranks Polk County 800th largest producing county out of 3230 counties in the United States for total renewable electricity production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
248,481 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
10,945 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
10,945 MWh
Production per Capita
0.56 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
72,098,137 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,713.91 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Tryon
To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Polk County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.
Rates and Production Categories
Tryon 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
Tryon, NC Electricity Overview
Tryon has an average residential electricity rate of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% lower than the state's average rate of 13.73 cents and 20.01% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $123.23 per month.
Coming in as the 398th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Tryon emits 5,182,638.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Tryon as the 72nd highest polluting city in North Carolina. Within Tryon, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tryon
Tryon residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tryon, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
Sign up for our newsletter, Watts Up in Energy, to receive updates on the latest energy news.
Columbus, NC Electricity Overview
Columbus has an average residential electricity rate of 12.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.45% lower than the state's average rate of 13.73 cents and 19.48% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $125.41 per month.
Coming in as the 429th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Columbus emits 4,425,056.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Columbus as the 395th highest polluting city in North Carolina. Within Columbus, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Columbus
Columbus residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Columbus, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.90 | 154.25 | 933,316.26 | 129,685,208 |
Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.
Saluda, NC Electricity Overview
Saluda has an average residential electricity rate of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% lower than the state's average rate of 13.73 cents and 20.01% lower than the national average of 16.12 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas. Saluda has the 539th highest population in the state, with 646 citizens .
Coming in as the 536th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Saluda emits 2,509,733.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Saluda as the 72nd highest polluting city in North Carolina. Within Saluda, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Saluda
Saluda residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Saluda, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.
Electricity Production in Polk County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Polk County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Turner ShoalsNorthbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10,945 |
Polk County, North Carolina Details
Polk County is the 2077th worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 72,098,136.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county averages 3,713.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. They rank 2293rd highest in the United States in this category. Around 100.00% of electricity in Polk County comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Polk County has one power plant within its borders.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Polk County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Polk County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Polk County, North Carolina?
Polk County, North Carolina is home to one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity providers serving consumers in Polk County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Polk County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 44,271 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 10,307 |
