Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Lincoln County is the 24th highest county in North Carolina for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0.04 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuels.
Lincoln County continues to make strides with the lowering of non-renewable fuel source usage for electricity generation purposes. The county has achieved a 92.29% drop in the use of these fuels for electricity generation.
The US average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.02 cents, while residents of Lincoln County benefit from an average rate that is 21.00% less at 12.65 cents per kilowatt hour.
As the 71st highest producer of solar powered electricity in the state, Lincoln County generates a total of 16,352 megawatt hours from solar.
Lincoln County ranks 9th highest county out of 100 counties in the state in hydroelectric power generation, producing 144,370 megawatt hours per year from hydroelectric plants.
Over 97.90% of Lincoln County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuel sources, ranking Lincoln County at 836th in the country for total renewable electricity production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,196,503 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.85 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
164,169 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
160,722 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,447 MWh
Production per Capita
1.76 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
331,734,118 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,563.39 kg
Recent Energy News in Lincolnton
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 4,028 positions to 7,035th, from last year's value of 3,007th
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 6,202 positions to 11,702nd, from last year's value of 5,500th
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 4,654 positions to 11,702nd, from last month's value of 7,048th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,043 positions to 7,035th, from last month's value of 5,992nd
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 184 positions to 92nd, from last year's value of 276th
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 78 positions to 92nd, from last month's value of 14th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 12.89% to 13.11 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.61 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate increased by 15.01% to 14.09 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 12.25 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate increased by 16.72% to 14.09 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.07 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 1.18% to 13.11 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.95 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 276th, from last year's value of 275th
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 3,178 positions to 9,392nd, from last year's value of 6,214th
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 4,688 positions to 11,583rd, from last year's value of 6,895th
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 4,023 positions to 11,583rd, from last month's value of 7,560th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 501 positions to 9,392nd, from last month's value of 8,891st
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 71 positions to 34th, from last year's value of 105th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 71 positions to 34th, from last month's value of 105th
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 75 positions to 35th, from last year's value of 110th
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 71 positions to 35th, from last month's value of 106th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 12.92% to $464.72, from last year's value of $411.53
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity bill increased by 20.98% to $482.11, from last year's value of $398.5
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 1.52% to $464.72, from last month's value of $457.75
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity bill increased by 3.12% to $482.11, from last month's value of $467.51
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 7,889 positions to 10,423rd, from last year's value of 2,534th
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 5,866 positions to 13,625th, from last month's value of 7,759th
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 4,864 positions to 13,625th, from last year's value of 8,761st
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 986 positions to 10,423rd, from last month's value of 9,437th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 354 positions to 281st, from last month's value of 635th
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 262 positions to 15th, from last year's value of 277th
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 259 positions to 15th, from last month's value of 274th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 16.11% to 7.66 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 6.6 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity rate increased by 18.27% to 8.27 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 6.99 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 6 positions to 281st, from last year's value of 275th
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity rate increased by 15.45% to 8.27 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.16 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 1.41% to 7.66 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.55 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 351 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,352nd
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 0.47 MWhs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 15 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 114th
- In Lincolnton, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Lincolnton, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
- In Lincolnton, the total production state rank dropped by 2 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 127th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 372 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 627th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 0.47 MWhs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 12 positions to 29th, from last year's value of 17th
- In Lincolnton, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 1,001st
- In Lincolnton, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 1 position to 999th, from last year's value of 998th
- In Lincolnton, the distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 1 position to 29th, from last year's value of 28th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 461 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 547th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 2336.463846153846 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 12 positions to 29th, from last year's value of 17th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,503 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 1,196th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 103 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 26th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 2336.463846153846 CO2 equivalent kgs
Lincolnton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
14.09¢ per kWh
- 16.72% higher than last month
- 15.01% higher than February last year
- 11.37% lower than the North Carolina average
- 13.57% lower than the US average
- 92nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 78 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 184 since February last year
- 11,702nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,654 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,202 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
13.11¢ per kWh
- 1.18% higher than last month
- 12.89% higher than February last year
- 4.19% lower than the North Carolina average
- 22.63% lower than the US average
- 276th 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
- 7,035th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,043 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,028 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$167.08 per month
- 5.33% lower than last month
- 25.68% higher than February last year
- 3.57% higher than the North Carolina average
- 33.28% higher than the US average
- 309th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 331 since February last year
- 22,210th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,988 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,488 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$136.08 per month
- 2.14% higher than last month
- 10.41% higher than February last year
- 2.27% lower than the North Carolina average
- 2.68% higher than the US average
- 277th 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
- 14,406th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 795 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,914 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
11.82¢ per kWh
- 9.65% higher than last month
- 12.18% higher than February last year
- 0.42% higher than the North Carolina average
- 13.2% lower than the US average
- 289th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 420 since February last year
- 10,731st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,787 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,898 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
11.07¢ per kWh
- 0.98% higher than last month
- 13.24% higher than February last year
- 8.38% higher than the North Carolina average
- 21.64% lower than the US average
- 652nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 295 since February last year
- 7,867th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 419 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,776 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$482.11 per month
- 3.12% higher than last month
- 20.98% higher than February last year
- 16.07% lower than the North Carolina average
- 71.18% lower than the US average
- 35th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 71 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 75 since February last year
- 11,583rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,023 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,688 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$464.72 per month
- 1.52% higher than last month
- 12.92% higher than February last year
- 15.03% lower than the North Carolina average
- 71.71% lower than the US average
- 34th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 71 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 71 since February last year
- 9,392nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 501 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,178 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
8.27¢ per kWh
- 15.45% higher than last month
- 18.27% higher than February last year
- 5.08% lower than the North Carolina average
- 16.09% lower than the US average
- 15th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has increased by 259 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 262 since February last year
- 13,625th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,866 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,864 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
7.66¢ per kWh
- 1.41% higher than last month
- 16.11% higher than February last year
- 1.24% higher than the North Carolina average
- 24.92% lower than the US average
- 281st in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has increased by 354 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
- 10,423rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 986 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,889 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$28,218.42 per month
- 18.43% higher than last month
- 2.41% lower than February last year
- 16.38% lower than the North Carolina average
- 7.95% lower than the US average
- 639th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 19,831st in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,420 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$31,250.24 per month
- 0.19% lower than last month
- 12.05% higher than February last year
- 21.79% lower than the North Carolina average
- 8.33% lower than the US average
- 639th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since February last year
- 19,948th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,935 since February last year
Lincolnton, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lincolnton are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.42% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.44 cents and 12.41% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. Electric production facilities in the city have, thankfully, had a 82.93% decrease in the amount of non-renewable fuel sources used last year. CO2 emissions per capita rose by 2.39% in the city during the course of the preceding year.
Emitting 42,596,778.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lincolnton is the 85th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 20th worst in North Carolina in emissions per resident, averaging 3,898.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Distillate Fuel Oil is the fuel of choice in Lincolnton, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Lincolnton.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lincolnton
Lincolnton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lincolnton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lincolnton NC Utilities | BUNDLED | 16.19 | 142.3 | 25,060.37 | 4,057,151.3 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.28 | 120.47 | 22,155,382.95 | 2,719,638,474 | |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.67 | 151.87 | 931,613.62 | 127,396,787 |
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Westport CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Westport CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 12.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.65% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.44 cents and 23.36% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $120.47 per month, while the state average is $137.46. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.
Emitting 16,556,363.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Westport CDP is the 185th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Westport CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westport CDP
Westport CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westport CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.28 | 120.47 | 22,155,382.95 | 2,719,638,474 |
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Lowesville CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lowesville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.10% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.44 cents and 24.58% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. Generation from renewable fuel types totals 2.49 megawatt hours produced per citizen in the city. This results in a ranking of 50th in North Carolina out of 777 cities. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuels, the city ranks 14th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total electricity generation from renewable sources.
Emitting 10,237,697.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lowesville CDP is the 273rd highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 727th worst in North Carolina in emissions per resident, averaging 3,142.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Solar is the fuel of choice in Lowesville CDP, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Lowesville CDP.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lowesville CDP
Lowesville CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lowesville CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.28 | 120.47 | 22,155,382.95 | 2,719,638,474 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 10.86 | 134.32 | 1,746,587 | 189,737,000 |
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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Lincoln County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cowans FordDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 144,370 | ||||
Haynes FarmHaynes Farm LLC (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NC | Solar | 8,255 | ||||
Freemont Solar Center LLCHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Lowesville CDP | NC | Solar | 8,097 | ||||
Lincoln CombustionDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3,440 | 18,796,371.78 | 5,464.06 | ||
Lincolnton High SchoolNorth Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Lincolnton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 7 | 35,411.67 | 5,058.81 |
Lincoln County, North Carolina Details
Electricity use in Lincoln County results in the release of 331,734,118.39 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 839th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 3,563.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2177th worst for pollution per capita. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Lincoln County, with 87.94% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Solar and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel types in the county, with 9.96% and 1.22% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Lincoln County is home to 5 power generation plants, which is 560th highest in the country.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
Lincoln County, North Carolina is home to 5 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity provider in Lincoln County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 42,091 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 10,078 |
| 3 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 9,415 |
| 4 | City of Lincolnton NC Utilities | 2,952 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
