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Watauga County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Watauga County emits 3,841.85 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2150th highest polluting county in the United States by per capita pollution.
Watauga County has a population of 54,077 citizens.
No electricity generation takes place in Watauga County.
Consumers in Watauga County face an average of 2.7 outages lasting 332.18 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes per outage.
At an average residential price of 15.26 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Watauga County benefit from a 5.05% discount from the nationwide average price.
Watauga County emitted 207,755,469.88 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 47th highest polluting county out of 100 counties in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
690,877MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.78MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
207,755,470kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,841.85kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Boone
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Boone Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
18.21¢ per kWh
- 3.31% higher than last month
- 20.39% higher than March last year
- 16.71% higher than the North Carolina average
- 8.91% higher than the US average
- 536th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has increased by 196 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 198 since March last year
- 25,384th in the US out of 31,816 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 999 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,750 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16¢ per kWh
- 1.63% higher than last month
- 9.49% higher than March last year
- 17.51% higher than the North Carolina average
- 0.43% lower than the US average
- 731st in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 15 since March last year
- 19,939th in the US out of 31,816 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 455 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,159 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$106.51 per month
- 16.44% lower than last month
- 6.9% higher than March last year
- 15.66% lower than the North Carolina average
- 11.66% lower than the US average
- 3rd in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since March last year
- 10,413th in the US out of 31,816 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,833 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,714 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.44 per month
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 6.5% higher than March last year
- 14.83% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.31% lower than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 168 since March last year
- 8,133rd in the US out of 31,816 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 173 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,233 since March last year
Boone, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Boone is around 16.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 17.51% above the state's average rate of 13.62 cents and 0.43% lower than the nationwide average of 16.07 cents. New River Light & Power is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $137.93, while the Boone average is 15.58% lower at $116.44 per month.
Boone is the 57th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 69,364,517.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 24th worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boone
Boone residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
731st16.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Boone
4th$116.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Boone Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Boone, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 15.28 | 132.19 | 732,370.32 | 111,904,874.5 | |
| BUNDLED | 16.10 | 111.28 | 59,569.99 | 9,589,007.61 |
2 providers total
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Banner Elk, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Banner Elk is around 14.15 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.88% above the state's average rate of 13.62 cents and 11.99% lower than the nationwide average of 16.07 cents. Consumers in Banner Elk experience 2.7 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 332.18 minutes. With an estimated 186 residential customers, Mountain Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city.
Banner Elk is the 395th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,186,491.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 592nd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Banner Elk
Banner Elk residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
352nd14.15¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Banner Elk
220th$125.68Average residential monthly electricity bill for Banner Elk Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Banner Elk, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 14.05 | 125.74 | 167,084.42 | 23,473,791.17 |
1 providers total
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Foscoe CDP, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for citizens of Foscoe CDP is around 15.38 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.98% above the state's average rate of 13.62 cents and 4.28% lower than the nationwide average of 16.07 cents. Blue Ridge Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The national average monthly residential power bill is $137.93, while the Foscoe CDP average is 4.20% lower at $132.13 per month.
Foscoe CDP is the 397th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 5,132,705.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. The city also ranks 592nd worst in the state in emissions per person in the city, averaging 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Foscoe CDP
Foscoe CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
713th15.38¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Foscoe CDP
266th$132.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Foscoe CDP Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Foscoe CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 15.28 | 132.19 | 732,370.32 | 111,904,874.5 |
1 providers total
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Watauga County, North Carolina Details
Watauga County, North Carolina Net Metering
Watauga County has 1 out of 3 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. North Carolina has decent regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with personal solar panels.
Energy Loss
Watauga County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 2.19% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 3.47%, resulting in a rank of 174th best in the country and a state rank of 2nd best out of 3230 and 100 counties, respectively.
Power Companies in Watauga County, North Carolina
- Blue Ridge Energy
- Mountain Electric Cooperative
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Providers In Each City in Watauga County:
- Banner Elk, North Carolina:
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Beech Mountain, North Carolina:
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Blowing Rock, North Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Energy: 100.00%
- Boone, North Carolina:
- Blue Ridge Energy: 24.90%
- New River Light & Power: 75.10%
- Seven Devils, North Carolina:
- Mountain Electric Cooperative: 5.05%
- Blue Ridge Energy: 94.95%
* 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 Watauga County, North Carolina?
By total customer count, Blue Ridge Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Watauga County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge Energy | 18,228 |
| 2 | 8,757 | |
| 3 | Mountain Electric Cooperative | 917 |
How many electric companies offer service in Watauga County, North Carolina?
There are 3 electricity suppliers serving customers in Watauga County, North Carolina.
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-05-29
