Guilford County, NC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Guilford County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Guilford County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Guilford County has seen a 27.12% decline in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production during the previous 12 months, which is an admirable effort.

Guilford County produces 0.75% of their needed electricity and must purchase the additional 99.25% from other counties.

The largest electricity supplier in Guilford County by customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Guilford County produces 0.08 megawatt hours per capita per year from solar energy sources, giving the county a rank of 768th out of 3230 counties in the US for this category.

With a population of 546,101 citizens, Guilford County is the 133rd most populated county in the United States.

At $119.24, the Guilford County average monthly residential electric expense is 13.25% lower than the North Carolina average.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    7,018,759 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.85 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    52,683 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    52,237 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    446 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.1 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,119,505,237 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,881.16 kg

Recent Energy News in Greensboro

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Greensboro 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

Greensboro, NC Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Greensboro are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 76th out of 777 cities in the state. With 100.00% of its electricity production coming from sustainable fuel types, the city ranks 69th out of 777 cities in the state for total electricity generation from renewable fuel types. Production from renewable resources comes to 0.06 megawatt hours produced per resident in the city. This ranks them 85th out of 777 cities in the state.

Electricity consumption in Greensboro results in the release of 1,175,348,905.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 3rd highest in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,903.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 16th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Landfill Gas is the primary fuel in Greensboro, with 56.98% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Greensboro is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the 14th highest number of plants within a city in North Carolina.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Greensboro

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

Electric Companies With Service in Greensboro, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.28120.4785522,155,382.952,719,638,474

Zips with electric coverage in Greensboro, North Carolina include: 27406, 27410, 27407, 27405, 27455, 27401, 27403, 27408, 27409, 27358, 27282 and 6 other zip code(s).

High Point, NC Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in High Point are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 16th out of 777 cities in the state. The city produces over 0 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 95th largest total generation for any city in North Carolina. The city has seen a 27.12% decrease in fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel use for electric production purposes.

Electricity consumption in High Point results in the release of 445,763,140.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 10th highest in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,898.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 21st highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Distillate Fuel Oil is the primary fuel in High Point, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. High Point is home to 5 electricity plants, which is the 2nd highest number of plants within a city in North Carolina.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in High Point

High Point 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.
16th12.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of High Point
6th$112.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for High Point Residents

Electric Companies With Service in High Point, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of High Point UtilitiesBUNDLED11.70103.84342395,07446,241,700
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.28120.4722,155,382.952,719,638,474

Zips with electric coverage in High Point, North Carolina include: 27410, 27284, 27407, 27265, 27360, 27260, 27262, 27263, 27409, 27282, 27235

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Summerfield, NC Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Summerfield are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 76th out of 777 cities in the state. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Summerfield average is 12.89% below at $120.47 per month. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity consumption in Summerfield results in the release of 42,953,049.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 84th 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 Summerfield

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

Electric Companies With Service in Summerfield, 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

Zips with electric coverage in Summerfield, North Carolina include: 27410, 27455, 27409, 27358

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Electricity Production in Guilford County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Guilford County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
White Street RenewablesARE RP Ventures, LLC (50.00%)Emerald Hills Holdings, LLC (50.00%)
Greensboro NC Landfill Gas 16,5907,596,752.65457.91
Guilford County NC Solar 8,895
BethCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Guilford County NC Solar 7,844
LotusCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Guilford County NC Solar 6,871
CharlieCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Guilford County NC Solar 6,475
Big BoyCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Guilford County NC Solar 4,707
DE Solar 657 Brigham RdDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%)
Greensboro NC Solar 855
High Point NC Distillate Fuel Oil 293235,954.36805.3
High Point NC Distillate Fuel Oil 7884,676.871,085.6
High Point NC Distillate Fuel Oil 74117,125.221,582.77
High Point NC Distillate Fuel Oil 4939,412.16804.33
High Point NC Distillate Fuel Oil -48444.5-9.26

Guilford County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Guilford County's power plants primarily use Solar, which accounts for 80.28% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Landfill Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity generation. Landfill Gas is used to make 9,941 megawatt hours (18.87%) of electricity generation and Distillate Fuel Oil makes up 446 megawatt hours (0.85%) of total generation in the county. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 2,119,505,237.35 kilograms, which is the 144th highest of any county in the US. This total equates to 3,881.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 1997th worst in the United States for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Guilford County has 12 power producing plants, which is 27th most in North Carolina.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
80.28%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
18.87%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.85%

Guilford County, North Carolina Net Metering

Out of the 2 providers in Guilford County, only one of them have made it a point to offer net metering to their customers. Consumers in North Carolina have decent net metering regulations that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Guilford County is about 3.62% 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 Guilford County ranks 682nd best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Guilford County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in Guilford County:

  • Gibsonville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Greensboro, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • High Point, North Carolina:
    • City of High Point Utilities: 48.61%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 51.39%
  • Jamestown, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Oak Ridge, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Pleasant Garden, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Sedalia, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Summerfield, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Whitsett, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

* 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 Guilford County, North Carolina?

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

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

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

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas91,466
2City of High Point Utilities41,319

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

Guilford County, North Carolina is home to 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-30