Residential electricity prices in Oak Ridge, NC in August 2024 averaged approximately 14.19 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 15% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Oak Ridge differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Oak Ridge increased approximately 12%, from 12.39 ¢/kWh to 13.92 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Oak Ridge in August 2024 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Oak Ridge natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Oak Ridge natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Oak Ridge (North Carolina) decreased approximately 12%, from 28.20 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 24.73 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The town of Oak Ridge (North Carolina) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Oak Ridge values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Oak Ridge solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Oak Ridge levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The town of Oak Ridge, NC in Guilford County has an approximate population of 6,185. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Oak Ridge, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Oak Ridge, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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