Franklin County, NC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Franklin County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Franklin County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has decreased by 7.38% throughout the previous year in Franklin County.

At an average residential price of 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Franklin County enjoy a 12.21% discount from the national average rate.

Franklin County has seen an uptick of about 4.54% in the amount of power generated by wind.

The largest electricity company in Franklin County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.

Franklin County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 3.28 megawatt hours per citizen per year.

Wind turbines in Franklin County produce 9,972 megawatt hours of electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    958,012 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.85 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    244,719 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    244,719 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.28 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    216,200,448 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,900.5 kg

Recent Energy News in Lake Royale CDP

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Lake Royale CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

17.17¢ per kWh

  • 18.39% higher than last month
  • 28.04% higher than February last year
  • 8.02% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 5.34% higher than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since February last year
  • 18,289th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,727 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,600 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.6¢ per kWh

  • 2.19% higher than last month
  • 15.22% higher than February last year
  • 6.77% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 13.78% lower than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since February last year
  • 12,375th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,046 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,813 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$175.18 per month

  • 9.04% lower than last month
  • 37.59% higher than February last year
  • 8.59% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 39.74% higher than the US average
  • 731st in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 79 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 118 since February last year
  • 24,453rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,981 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10,079 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$147.47 per month

  • 2.78% higher than last month
  • 13.06% higher than February last year
  • 5.91% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 11.27% higher than the US average
  • 653rd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 36 since February last year
  • 19,831st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 497 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,458 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.31¢ per kWh

  • 11.4% higher than last month
  • 19.19% higher than February last year
  • 4.59% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 9.6% lower than the US average
  • 653rd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 56 since February last year
  • 12,910th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,213 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,422 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.75¢ per kWh

  • 1.56% higher than last month
  • 9.02% higher than February last year
  • 5.3% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 23.86% lower than the US average
  • 612th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 83 since February last year
  • 6,977th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 235 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,808 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$572.36 per month

  • 4.54% lower than last month
  • 30.33% higher than February last year
  • 0.36% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 65.79% lower than the US average
  • 468th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 15,991st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,917 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,825 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$548.98 per month

  • 2.06% higher than last month
  • 11.82% higher than February last year
  • 0.38% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 66.58% lower than the US average
  • 469th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 12,939th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 351 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,270 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.98¢ per kWh

  • 14.5% higher than last month
  • 26.74% higher than February last year
  • 3.09% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 8.87% lower than the US average
  • 729th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 93 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 95 since February last year
  • 15,995th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,385 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,568 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.68¢ per kWh

  • 2.1% higher than last month
  • 3.71% lower than February last year
  • 1.5% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 24.73% lower than the US average
  • 635th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 80 since February last year
  • 10,780th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,369 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,524 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$15,299.8 per month

  • 14.7% lower than last month
  • 4% higher than February last year
  • 54.66% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 50.09% lower than the US average
  • 352nd in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 264 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 261 since February last year
  • 15,850th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 729 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 643 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$16,880.55 per month

  • 0.29% higher than last month
  • 0.2% lower than February last year
  • 57.75% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 50.48% lower than the US average
  • 612th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15,743rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 410 since February last year

Lake Royale CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Lake Royale CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.29% higher than the state's average price of 13.44 cents and 9.15% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Lake Royale CDP average is 6.73% more at $147.6 per month. Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity consumption in Lake Royale CDP results in the release of 12,462,072.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 237th highest in the state out of 777 cities. This total results in 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 59th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Royale CDP

Lake Royale CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
583rd14.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Royale CDP
410th$147.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake Royale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake Royale CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.55147.616,158,188.452,351,270,324

Louisburg, NC Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Louisburg are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.78% higher than the state's average price of 13.44 cents and 10.42% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Louisburg average is 3.10% more at $142.59 per month. Louisburg, North Carolina Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity consumption in Louisburg results in the release of 11,499,855.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 251st highest in the state out of 777 cities. This total results in 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 59th worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Louisburg

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
524th14.35¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Louisburg
365th$142.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for Louisburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Louisburg, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.55147.616,158,188.452,351,270,324
Louisburg, North Carolina Electric UtilityBUNDLED14.13137.2118,248.732,578,424.56

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Youngsville, NC Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Youngsville are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.36 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.85% higher than the state's average price of 13.44 cents and 10.36% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Youngsville average is 6.11% more at $146.75 per month. Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity consumption in Youngsville results in the release of 9,750,724.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 284th highest in the state out of 777 cities. This total results in 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 23rd worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Youngsville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.172/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
527th14.36¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Youngsville
400th$146.75Average residential monthly electricity bill for Youngsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Youngsville, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.55147.616,158,188.452,351,270,324
Wake ElectricBUNDLED12.76139.71658,74284,065,000

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Electricity Production in Franklin County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Franklin County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Highest Power Solar, LLCHighest Power Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 91,121
Fox Creek SolarJohn Laing US Solar Corp. (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 89,138
South Louisburg SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Wind 9,972
Franklinton SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 9,165
Morgan Farm, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 8,959
Sarah SolarUSF Surry LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 7,338
Tides Lane FarmTides Lane Solar LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 6,802
Progress Solar 1, LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 6,175
Cirrus Solar LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 6,104
Soul City SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 5,090
Franklin Solar 2Franklin Solar 2 LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 3,718
Franklin Solar, LLCArgand Energy Solutions, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 1,137

Franklin County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Franklin County results in the release of 216,200,448.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 1126th highest in the nation out of 3230 counties and 44th highest in the state out of 100 counties. Averaging 2,900.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2312th highest for emissions per capita from electricity use. Approximately 95.93% of Franklin County's electricity is generated using Solar. There are 12 power plants in Franklin County, which is the 172nd most plants in a county in the country.

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Franklin County, North Carolina Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Franklin County include Duke Energy Progress and Wake Electric Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and North Carolina has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Franklin County is about 4.87% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average is 2.87%, meaning Franklin County ranks 1741st best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Franklin County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in Franklin County:

  • Bunn, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Centerville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Franklinton, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 50.19%
    • Dominion Energy: 47.09%
    • Wake Electric: 2.71%
  • Louisburg, North Carolina:
    • Louisburg, North Carolina Electric Utility: 48.27%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 51.73%
  • Youngsville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 89.15%
    • Wake Electric: 10.85%

* 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 Franklin County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity provider in Franklin County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.

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

There are 12 power plants located in Franklin County, North Carolina

Which electricity companies offer service in Franklin County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Progress30,218
2Wake Electric21,524
3Louisburg, North Carolina Electric Utility2,047

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

Franklin County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-05-12