Surry County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Surry County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
When calculating by total customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Surry County.
Solar power usage in Surry County has increased by 100.00% year over year, with 19,037 megawatt hours being generated from solar energy within the past year.
Surry County is ranked 69th out of 100 for highest polluting county in North Carolina when considering pollution per person. The county emits 3,804.11 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
Surry County ranks 319th out of 3230 counties in the United States for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.27 megawatt hours generated per person per year.
There was a 0.77% drop in CO2 emissions per capita over the course of the most recent year in Surry County.
Surry County generates 0.27 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 1098th highest county out of 3230 counties in the United States for production per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
913,940 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
19,037 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
19,037 MWh
Production per Capita
0.27 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
271,625,063 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,804.11 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Mount Airy
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Mount Airy 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
Mount Airy, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Mount Airy is roughly 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 6.06% below the state's average rate of 13.73 cents, resulting in the city ranking 170th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 2,237 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Mount Airy average is 10.72% below at $123.23 per month.
Electricity use in Mount Airy creates 40,975,479.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 89th highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 395th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mount Airy
Mount Airy residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mount Airy, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
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Elkin, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Elkin is roughly 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 6.06% below the state's average rate of 13.73 cents, resulting in the city ranking 170th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Power plants in the city have achieved a 100.00% increase the use of renewable energy versus non-renewable and fossil fuels. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Electricity use in Elkin creates 9,960,085.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 290th highest of any city in North Carolina. Additionally, the city ranks 767th highest in the state for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city is home to one power producing plant. Elkin's power plants most often use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elkin
Elkin residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elkin, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Pilot Mountain, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Pilot Mountain is roughly 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 6.06% below the state's average rate of 13.73 cents, resulting in the city ranking 170th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 387 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Pilot Mountain average is 10.72% below at $123.23 per month.
Electricity use in Pilot Mountain creates 6,787,158.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 350th highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 395th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Surry County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Surry County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Partin SolarPartin Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Elkin | NC | Solar | 19,037 |
Surry County, North Carolina Details
Approximately 271,625,062.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Surry County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 2200th worst in the United States for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Surry County's main fuel type used for electricity production is Solar. They produce 19,037 megawatt hours from this fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Surry County:
- Dobson, North Carolina:
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 9.67%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 90.33%
- Elkin, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Mount Airy, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Pilot Mountain, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Surry County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Surry County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Surry County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 101,010 |
| 2 | Surry-Yadkin EMC | 19,735 |
How many electric companies offer service in Surry County, North Carolina?
Surry County, North Carolina has 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Surry County, North Carolina?
Surry County, North Carolina has one electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
