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Cleveland County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in Cleveland County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

The average monthly residential electric cost in Cleveland County is 7.95% lower than the North Carolina average and 8.51% lower than the US average.

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 2.43%, or 246,019 megawatt hours, of Cleveland County's total energy production.

Cleveland County has a population of 100,670 citizens.

Residents of Cleveland County consume enough electricity to emit 7,372.17 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the national average of 4,162.25.

Non-renewable fuels are used in the production of 97.57% of the megawatt hours produced in Cleveland County, ranking it 98th out of 3230 counties in the county for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,293,860 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.85 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    10,117,182 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    246,019 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    9,871,163 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    100.5 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    742,155,895 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,372.17 kg

Recent Energy News in Shelby

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Shelby Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

16.16¢ per kWh

  • 21.26% higher than last month
  • 28.95% higher than February last year
  • 1.66% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 0.86% lower than the US average
  • 386th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 108 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 109 since February last year
  • 16,401st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,926 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10,665 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.49¢ per kWh

  • 2.29% higher than last month
  • 14.51% higher than February last year
  • 1.4% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 20.38% lower than the US average
  • 278th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 7,730th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 604 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,385 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$157.83 per month

  • 13.02% lower than last month
  • 39.63% higher than February last year
  • 2.17% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 25.9% higher than the US average
  • 268th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 36 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since February last year
  • 20,197th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 515 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10,995 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$133.91 per month

  • 2.87% higher than last month
  • 12.6% higher than February last year
  • 3.83% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 1.04% higher than the US average
  • 258th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 13,751st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,348 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,733 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

11.41¢ per kWh

  • 12.7% higher than last month
  • 22.43% higher than February last year
  • 3.02% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 16.17% lower than the US average
  • 258th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 9,940th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,748 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,451 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

9.8¢ per kWh

  • 1.81% higher than last month
  • 11.25% higher than February last year
  • 4.05% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 30.62% lower than the US average
  • 257th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 4,073rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 361 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,246 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$589.92 per month

  • 3.44% lower than last month
  • 31.55% higher than February last year
  • 2.7% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 64.74% lower than the US average
  • 478th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 16,463rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,303 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,132 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$567.01 per month

  • 2.12% higher than last month
  • 13.77% higher than February last year
  • 3.67% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 65.48% lower than the US average
  • 478th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 13,578th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 306 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,927 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.7¢ per kWh

  • 18.4% higher than last month
  • 32.05% higher than February last year
  • 0.12% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 11.71% lower than the US average
  • 353rd in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 77 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 96 since February last year
  • 14,898th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,350 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,542 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.31¢ per kWh

  • 2.47% higher than last month
  • 4.36% higher than February last year
  • 3.34% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 28.32% lower than the US average
  • 257th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 93 since February last year
  • 9,006th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,233 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,016 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$15,874.75 per month

  • 0.02% higher than last month
  • 21.19% higher than February last year
  • 52.96% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 48.22% lower than the US average
  • 360th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 105 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 107 since February last year
  • 15,962nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 390 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,223 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$15,874.97 per month

  • 1.48% higher than last month
  • 4.65% higher than February last year
  • 60.27% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 53.43% lower than the US average
  • 252nd in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 15,306th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 76 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,300 since February last year

Shelby, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Shelby home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.75 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 13.44 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Solar fields in the city produce 8,384 megawatt hours, which is 100.54% of the city's electricity generation. The city has allowed a 50.00% increase in non-renewable fuel source use in their electric production facilities.

For every citizen in the city there are 3,778.9 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 81,488,140.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Shelby is Solar. They generate 8,384 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Shelby has 6 electricity generation plants, which is the highest out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shelby

Shelby residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.095/kWh$181.45/mo.$75.72/mo.
269th12.75¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shelby
253rd$125.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shelby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shelby, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Shelby UtilitiesBUNDLED11.32105.571,907.478,141,960.85
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.28120.4722,155,382.952,719,638,474
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.55147.616,158,188.452,351,270,324

Zips with electric coverage in Shelby, North Carolina include: 28086, 28150, 28152

Kings Mountain, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Kings Mountain home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.37 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 13.44 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city ranks 79th out of 777 cities in the state for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 3,366 megawatt hours generated. About 0.10% of the city's electricity generation comes from solar energy.

For every citizen in the city there are 4,638.92 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 49,984,411.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Kings Mountain is Natural Gas. They generate 3,385,704 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Kings Mountain has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 14th highest out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.093/kWh$171.86/mo.$77.36/mo.
241st12.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kings Mountain
34th$119.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kings Mountain Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kings Mountain, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Kings Mountain UtilitiesBUNDLED12.26114.1850,158.786,150,744.77
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.28120.4722,155,382.952,719,638,474
Rutherford ElectricBUNDLED13.67151.87931,613.62127,396,787

Zips with electric coverage in Kings Mountain, North Carolina include: 28086, 28150, 28016, 28073

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Boiling Springs, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Boiling Springs home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 13.44 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.46, while the Boiling Springs average is 12.36% lower at $120.47 per month. This is the 48th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. Selling an estimated 16,406.2 megawatt hours each year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city.

For every citizen in the city there are 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 17,573,118.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boiling Springs

Boiling Springs residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.093/kWh$170.31/mo.$70.76/mo.
76th12.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Boiling Springs
48th$120.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Boiling Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Boiling Springs, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.28120.4722,155,382.952,719,638,474

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Electricity Production in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Cleveland County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
James E. Rogers Energy ComplexDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Coal 5,261,9193,898,730,665.1740.93
Kings Mountain Energy CenterNTE Carolinas, LLC (100.00%)
Kings Mountain NC Natural Gas 3,385,7041,223,236,591.22361.29
Cleveland Cnty Generating FacilitySouthern Company (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Natural Gas 1,223,585681,218,307.81556.74
Broad River Solar, LLCBroad River Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 95,851
AyrshireCD Global Solar Holdings, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 34,995
Roper Farm, LLCRoper Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 9,691
Hutchinson FarmHutchinson Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 9,668
Waco FarmWaco Farm LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 9,098
SID Solar I, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 8,459
Sophie SolarSophie Solar LLC (100.00%)
Mooresboro NC Solar 7,928
Warbler HoldingsSolRiver Capital LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 7,714
Belwood FarmKenwood Creek Holdings, LLC (100.00%)
Belwood NC Solar 6,815
Dixon Dairy Road SolarPalmetto Power Management LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 6,644
Beetle SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 6,253
Cleveland County NC Solar 5,586
Audrey SolarAudrey Solar LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 4,843
233 Randolph 74 Solar I, LLC
Shelby NC Solar 4,022.37
231 Dixon 74 Solar I, LLC231 Dixon 74 Solar I, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 3,935
Lux Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 3,901
Shelby Randolph Road Solar 1, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Shelby NC Solar 3,682

Cleveland County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every citizen in the county there are 7,372.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 742,155,895.2 kilograms, which is the 451st worst total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Natural Gas makes up 69.93% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Cleveland County. Coal and Solar have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Coal is used to make 27.56% of electricity production and Solar makes up 2.43% of total production in the county. Cleveland County is home to 29 electricity producing plants, which is 6th most in North Carolina.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
69.93%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
27.56%
SOLAR
Solar
2.43%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.08%

Cleveland County, North Carolina Net Metering

Of the 5 electric suppliers in Cleveland County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and North Carolina has decent laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Cleveland County is 4.20%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Duke Energy Carolinas, Rutherford Electric, and Duke Energy Progress. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Cleveland County receiving a rank of 1078th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Cleveland County:

  • Belwood, North Carolina:
    • Rutherford Electric: 49.59%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.41%
  • Boiling Springs, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Casar, North Carolina:
    • Rutherford Electric: 50.00%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
  • Earl, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Fallston, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Grover, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Kings Mountain, North Carolina:
    • Rutherford Electric: 6.97%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 48.51%
    • City of Kings Mountain Utilities: 44.52%
  • Kingstown, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Lattimore, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Lawndale, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Patterson Springs, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Polkville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Shelby, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 34.20%
    • City of Shelby Utilities: 31.60%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 34.20%
  • Waco, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Cleveland County, North Carolina?

Cleveland County, North Carolina is home to 29 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Cleveland County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity provider in Cleveland County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

How many electric companies offer service in Cleveland County, North Carolina?

There are 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

What electricity companies offer service in Cleveland County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas64,521
2City of Shelby Utilities8,524
3Rutherford Electric5,185
4City of Kings Mountain Utilities4,417
5Duke Energy Progress1,352

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-05-05