Electric Rates & Providers in Davidson County, NC

Davidson County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Davidson County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Davidson County has emissions of 3,913.04 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,162.25.

Consumers in Davidson County face an average of 1.87 outages lasting 154.26 minutes each year, compared to the US averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes an outage.

The largest provider in Davidson County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Davidson County residents pay an average monthly residential electric bill of $128.54, which is 6.49% lower than the state average bill of $137.46 and 7.06% lower than the US average bill of $138.3.

Davidson County is the 86th highest producer of electricity of all 100 counties in North Carolina, producing 12,448 megawatt hours.

Davidson County saw a 2.34% rise in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the last 12 months.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,218,160 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.85 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,448 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    12,449 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -1 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.07 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    675,336,431 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,913.04 kg

Recent Energy News in Thomasville

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Thomasville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

15.15¢ per kWh

  • 24.67% higher than last month
  • 30% higher than February last year
  • 4.7% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 7.06% lower than the US average
  • 359th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 87 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 110 since February last year
  • 13,607th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,858 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,460 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.37¢ per kWh

  • 2.41% higher than last month
  • 13.69% higher than February last year
  • 9.57% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 26.97% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 4,754th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 481 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,175 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$140.48 per month

  • 17.51% lower than last month
  • 42.25% higher than February last year
  • 12.92% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 12.06% higher than the US average
  • 250th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 17,838th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 723 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 13,132 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$120.36 per month

  • 2.97% higher than last month
  • 12.05% higher than February last year
  • 13.56% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 9.18% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 10,338th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,145 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,149 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.52¢ per kWh

  • 14.27% higher than last month
  • 26.45% higher than February last year
  • 10.62% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 22.74% lower than the US average
  • 248th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 7,205th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,686 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,211 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.84¢ per kWh

  • 2.12% higher than last month
  • 14.1% higher than February last year
  • 13.4% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 37.38% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2,337th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 414 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,838 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$607.48 per month

  • 2.37% lower than last month
  • 32.73% higher than February last year
  • 5.76% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 63.69% lower than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 16,906th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,425 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,742 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$585.03 per month

  • 2.18% higher than last month
  • 15.67% higher than February last year
  • 6.97% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 64.38% lower than the US average
  • 731st in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 13,925th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 51 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,923 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.42¢ per kWh

  • 22.86% higher than last month
  • 38.23% higher than February last year
  • 3.34% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 14.55% lower than the US average
  • 272nd in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since February last year
  • 14,400th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,475 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 11,143 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.95¢ per kWh

  • 2.87% higher than last month
  • 15% higher than February last year
  • 8.18% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 31.91% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 6,267th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,459 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,347 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$16,449.7 per month

  • 19.15% higher than last month
  • 43.2% higher than February last year
  • 51.25% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 46.34% lower than the US average
  • 613th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 364 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 364 since February last year
  • 16,247th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,832 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,010 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$14,869.39 per month

  • 2.86% higher than last month
  • 10.76% higher than February last year
  • 62.78% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 56.38% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15,156th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 46 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,995 since February last year

Thomasville, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, Thomasville's residents spend 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 76th out of 777 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $137.46, while the Thomasville average is 12.36% below at $120.47 per month. This ranks the city 48th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Selling an estimated 61,932.28 megawatt hours each year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city.

Thomasville emits 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 315th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 104,951,760.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 39th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thomasville

Thomasville 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 Thomasville
48th$120.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Thomasville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Thomasville, 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

Lexington, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, Lexington's residents spend 12.02 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 18th out of 777 cities in the state. Non-renewable fuels are often used in electricity production in the city, resulting in approximately -0.01 megawatt hours being produced from these fuel types per resident per year. City of Lexington Power has an estimated 14,890 total residential customers, more than any other vendor who operates in the city.

Lexington emits 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 315th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 75,368,461.32 kilograms, the city ranks 51st highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption. The city is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 14th most plants within a city in North Carolina out of the state's 777 cities.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lexington

Lexington 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.
18th12.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lexington
267th$127.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lexington Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lexington, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Lexington PowerBUNDLED12.09132.51228,56227,631,600
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.28120.4722,155,382.952,719,638,474
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000

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Midway, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, Midway's residents spend 12.10 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which ranks the city 33rd out of 777 cities in the state. The state average monthly residential electric bill is $137.46, while the Midway average is 11.12% below at $122.18 per month. This ranks the city 228th in the state for average monthly bill amount. Selling an estimated 28,818.31 megawatt hours each year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city.

Midway emits 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 23rd highest polluting city out of 777 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 18,476,901.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the city 165th highest for total pollution in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Midway

Midway 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.
33rd12.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Midway
228th$122.18Average residential monthly electricity bill for Midway Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Midway, 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
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000

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Electricity Production in Davidson County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Davidson County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
High Rock Hydro
Davidson County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 117,310
Davidson Gas Producers LLCDTE Energy (100.00%)
Davidson County NC Landfill Gas 12,4496,709,583.99538.97
Davidson County NC Distillate Fuel Oil 10268,971.27676.19
Lexington NC Distillate Fuel Oil -27889-32.93
Lexington NC Distillate Fuel Oil -761,407.58-18.52

Davidson County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Davidson County emits 3,913.04 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity use, which makes it the 17th highest polluting county out of 100 counties in North Carolina. This adds up to total emissions of 675,336,431.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 492nd highest for total pollution in the country. Landfill Gas makes up 100.01% of the fuel used for electricity production in Davidson County. Davidson County is home to 5 electricity generation plants, which is 55th highest in North Carolina.

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
100.01%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
-0.01%

Davidson County, North Carolina Net Metering

Davidson County has 3 out of 4 providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of North Carolina has decent state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Davidson County has 4 companies who are reporting energy loss from their electricity grid. The average energy loss for these companies is 4.21%. The US average for energy loss is 2.87% and the North Carolina average is 3.47%, resulting in a rank of 1084th best in the US and a state rank of 55th best out of 3230 and 100 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Davidson County:

  • Denton, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Lexington, North Carolina:
    • City of Lexington Power: 43.70%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 43.76%
    • Energy United Electric Member Corp: 12.54%
  • Midway, North Carolina:
    • Energy United Electric Member Corp: 12.30%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 87.70%
  • Thomasville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Wallburg, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 40.70%
    • Energy United Electric Member Corp: 18.61%
    • City of Lexington Power: 40.70%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Davidson County, North Carolina?

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

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

There are 4 electricity companies serving customers in Davidson County, North Carolina.

How many power plants are located in Davidson County, North Carolina?

Davidson County, North Carolina is home to 5 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas71,110
2Energy United Electric Member Corp60,835
3City of Lexington Power19,555
4Duke Energy Progress3,349

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-05-05