Rutherford County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Rutherford County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Rutherford County produces 138,598 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable fuel sources. This ranks Rutherford County 19th in North Carolina out of 100 counties for total renewable electricity production.
Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Rutherford County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Rutherford County consumes 496.52% more megawatt hours than it produces.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Rutherford County is 4.01% lower than the nationwide average monthly residential bill.
Rutherford County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 2.15 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
Rutherford County citizens are responsible for 3,233.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the North Carolina average emissions per capita is 3,907.26.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
826,761 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
138,598 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
138,598 MWh
Production per Capita
2.15 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
208,874,375 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,233.75 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Forest City
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Forest City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.81¢ per kWh
- 3.98% lower than last month
- 13.38% higher than April last year
- 5.54% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.52% lower than the US average
- 631st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 244 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 237 since April last year
- 18,108th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,015 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,324 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.63¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 9.97% higher than April last year
- 6.53% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.28% lower than the US average
- 398th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 248 since April last year
- 15,962nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 905 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,283 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$95.83 per month
- 9.73% lower than last month
- 12.28% higher than April last year
- 15.95% lower than the North Carolina average
- 15% lower than the US average
- 8th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 8,429th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,325 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,346 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.92 per month
- 0.75% higher than last month
- 6.9% higher than April last year
- 15.03% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.08% lower than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 163 since April last year
- 8,452nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 355 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,630 since April last year
Forest City, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Forest City's inhabitants spend 14.63 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 6.53% above the state's average rate of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 398th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for lowest average electricity rate. Forest City, North Carolina Electric Utility is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $139.09, while the Forest City average is 15.94% lower at $116.92 per month. This ranks the city 9th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
In Forest City, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 28,477,317.45 kilograms, which is 124th largest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 72nd highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Forest City
Forest City residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Forest City, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.49 | 116.91 | 31,789.75 | 4,606,318.9 |
Zips with electric coverage in Forest City, North Carolina include: 28043, 28018, 28160
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Spindale, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Spindale's inhabitants spend 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 6.06% below the state's average rate of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 170th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for lowest average electricity rate. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $139.09, while the Spindale average is 11.40% lower at $123.23 per month. This ranks the city 180th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
In Spindale, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 16,134,556.53 kilograms, which is 193rd largest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 72nd highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spindale
Spindale residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Spindale, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
Zips with electric coverage in Spindale, North Carolina include: 28043, 28139, 28160
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Rutherfordton, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Rutherfordton's inhabitants spend 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 6.06% below the state's average rate of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 170th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for lowest average electricity rate. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $139.09, while the Rutherfordton average is 11.40% lower at $123.23 per month. This ranks the city 180th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
In Rutherfordton, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 14,250,313.83 kilograms, which is 213th largest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 72nd highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Rutherford County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Rutherford County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rutherford FarmSouthern Company (100.00%) | Rutherford County | NC | Solar | 138,598 |
Rutherford County, North Carolina Details
Rutherford County has one electricity plant. The county has the 1160th largest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity use of all counties in the United States, emitting 208,874,375.44 kilograms. Additionally, the county ranks 77th highest in the state in pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Rutherford County's primary fuel source utilized for electricity generation is Solar. The county produces 138,598 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total generation in the county, from this fuel source.
Providers In Each City in Rutherford County:
- Bostic, North Carolina:
- Bostic, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Ellenboro, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Forest City, North Carolina:
- Forest City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Lake Lure, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 95.49%
- Rutherford Electric: 4.51%
- Mooresboro, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Ruth, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Rutherfordton, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Spindale, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Rutherford County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Rutherford County, North Carolina?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Rutherford County, North Carolina?
There is one electricity plant in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Which electricity companies offer service in Rutherford County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 105,476 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 13,707 |
| 3 | Forest City, North Carolina Electric Utility | 4,102 |
| 4 | Bostic, North Carolina Electric Utility | 189 |
