Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico Electricity Overview
At an average residential rate of 21.73 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Carolina Municipio pay a 34.80% markup from the nationwide average rate.
There was a 5.83% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the preceding year in Carolina Municipio.
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is the largest electricity supplier in Carolina Municipio when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Carolina Municipio is ranked as the 3rd largest consuming county out of 78 counties in Puerto Rico with 828,919.98 megawatt hours being consumed by customers for their electricity needs.
Residents of Carolina Municipio pay around 30.91% less than the $138.02 US average monthly residential electricity expense.
The electricity consumed by customers in Carolina Municipio is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power production sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
828,920 MWh
Consumption per Capita
5.47 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
572,634,541 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,778 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Carolina zona urbana
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Rates and Production Categories
Carolina zona urbana Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
22.03¢ per kWh
- 0.29% lower than last month
- 10.18% lower than April last year
- 2.71% lower than the Puerto Rico average
- 30.24% higher than the US average
- 289th in the state out of 292 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 28,084th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 546 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,000 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
21.62¢ per kWh
- 0.95% lower than last month
- 21.12% lower than April last year
- 3.03% lower than the Puerto Rico average
- 34.11% higher than the US average
- 292nd in the state out of 292 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 28,501st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,324 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$94.91 per month
- 1.49% lower than last month
- 11.1% higher than April last year
- 4.62% lower than the Puerto Rico average
- 15.82% lower than the US average
- 291st in the state out of 292 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 7,949th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,053 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,550 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$95.38 per month
- 0.84% higher than last month
- 9.63% lower than April last year
- 7.09% lower than the Puerto Rico average
- 29.91% lower than the US average
- 292nd in the state out of 292 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 2,713th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 130 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,784 since April last year
Carolina zona urbana, PR Electricity Overview
Carolina zona urbana averages a residential electricity rate of 21.62 cents per kilowatt hour paid by their citizens. This is, fortunately, 3.03% lower than Puerto Rico's average rate of 22.30 cents, resulting in the city ranking 292nd lowest for average electricity rate out of 294 cities in the state. Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $95.38. This is 30.90% below the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Electricity consumption in Carolina zona urbana creates 509,432,456.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 3rd largest emissions amount of any city in Puerto Rico. This total also equates to a ranking of 34th highest in Puerto Rico for emissions per resident with an average of 3,778 kilograms of emissions per citizen. All of the electricity sold in Carolina zona urbana has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carolina zona urbana
Carolina zona urbana residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Carolina zona urbana, Puerto Rico
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority | BUNDLED | 21.73 | 95.37 | 7,274,929.25 | 1,581,047,236 |
Zips with electric coverage in Carolina zona urbana, Puerto Rico include: 00976, 00987, 00924, 00983, 00985, 00979, 00982
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico?
By total megawatt hours sold, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is the largest electricity provider in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Which electricity companies offer service in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority | 20,872 |
