Electric Rates & Providers in Martin County, NC

Martin County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Martin County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Martin County totals $164.61. For comparison, the North Carolina average bill is $137.46

The largest provider in Martin County by number of customers is Dominion Energy.

In Martin County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has declined by 6.33% over the course of the last year.

Martin County is home to over 22,213 residents and generates 168,718 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 7.6 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Martin County 118th in the United States out of 3230 counties for solar megawatt hours generated per capita.

With a population of 22,213 residents, Martin County is the 77th largest county by population in the state and the 1776th largest in the US.

Martin County has the 65th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption in North Carolina, releasing 83,290,842.34 kilograms of CO2 gases.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    285,492 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.85 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    508,513 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    486,346 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    22,167 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    22.89 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    83,290,842 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,749.64 kg

Recent Energy News in Williamston

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Williamston Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.38¢ per kWh

  • 2.15% lower than last month
  • 5.17% higher than February last year
  • 15.81% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 17.9% lower than the US average
  • 70th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 287 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 276 since February last year
  • 9,736th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,470 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,190 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.84¢ per kWh

  • 0.4% higher than last month
  • 16.78% higher than February last year
  • 1.17% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 18.3% lower than the US average
  • 354th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since February last year
  • 8,947th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 559 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,503 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$167.27 per month

  • 18.2% lower than last month
  • 16.63% higher than February last year
  • 3.68% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 33.42% higher than the US average
  • 378th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 351 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 354 since February last year
  • 22,280th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,458 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,627 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$165.3 per month

  • 1.22% higher than last month
  • 12.33% higher than February last year
  • 18.72% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 24.73% higher than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 22,841st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 250 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,764 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.52¢ per kWh

  • 9.37% higher than last month
  • 29.03% higher than February last year
  • 14.84% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 0.73% lower than the US average
  • 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since February last year
  • 19,035th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,718 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 13,408 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.87¢ per kWh

  • 2.18% higher than last month
  • 23.17% higher than February last year
  • 16.23% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 15.97% 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 403 since February last year
  • 12,285th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,499 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,672 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$549.54 per month

  • 23.44% higher than last month
  • 54.62% higher than February last year
  • 4.33% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 67.15% lower than the US average
  • 121st in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 48 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 48 since February last year
  • 15,087th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,440 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10,140 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$470.86 per month

  • 3.56% higher than last month
  • 20.62% higher than February last year
  • 13.91% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 71.33% lower than the US average
  • 107th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 34 since February last year
  • 9,816th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 948 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,712 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.5¢ per kWh

  • 1.41% higher than last month
  • 4.89% higher than February last year
  • 2.43% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 13.75% lower than the US average
  • 344th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 384 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 383 since February last year
  • 14,572nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,586 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.99¢ per kWh

  • 0.37% higher than last month
  • 32.29% higher than February last year
  • 18.77% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 11.92% lower than the US average
  • 729th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 385 since February last year
  • 17,642nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 65 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 14,386 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$181,829.42 per month

  • 0.55% higher than last month
  • 17.64% lower than February last year
  • 438.83% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 493.14% higher than the US average
  • 726th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 25,947th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 195 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 65 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$237,627.2 per month

  • 1.35% lower than last month
  • 42.31% higher than February last year
  • 494.73% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 597.09% higher than the US average
  • 729th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 25,950th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 313 since February last year

Williamston, NC Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.92 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Williamston, which is 3.61% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.44 cents and 13.08% less than the US average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 120 residential customers, Dominion Energy is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the Williamston average is 19.62% higher at $165.43 per month.

Emitting 20,339,005.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Williamston ranks 154th 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 citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Williamston

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.092/kWh$267.59/mo.$82.47/mo.
390th13.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Williamston
712th$165.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Williamston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Williamston, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.92165.431,535,866.24213,832,269

Robersonville, NC Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Robersonville, which is 4.18% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.44 cents and 12.60% less than the US average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 830 residential customers, Robersonville, North Carolina Electric Utility is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the Robersonville average is 3.53% less at $133.42 per month.

Emitting 5,866,796.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Robersonville ranks 369th 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 citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Robersonville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.092/kWh$267.59/mo.$82.47/mo.
447th14.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Robersonville
297th$133.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Robersonville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Robersonville, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.92165.431,535,866.24213,832,269
Robersonville, North Carolina Electric UtilityBUNDLED14.01127.448,501.331,191,320.64

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Oak City, NC Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.22 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Oak City, which is 5.85% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.44 cents and 11.20% less than the US average of 16.02 cents. With a population of 445 citizens, the city is the 605th most populated city in North Carolina. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $164.5 per month.

Emitting 1,733,548.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Oak City ranks 593rd 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 citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oak City

Oak City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.134/kWh$179.56/mo.$159.26/mo.
495th14.22¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oak City
704th$164.5Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oak City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oak City, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Edgecombe Martin EMCBUNDLED14.22164.5146,71620,867,000

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Electricity Production in Martin County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Martin County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Domtar Paper Co LLC Plymouth NCDomtar Paper Company LLC (100.00%)
Martin County NC Black Liquour 339,794.88148,355,827.93436.6
Meadows PV 1Fresh Air Energy XVIII, LLC (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 30,875
Williamston Speight Solar, LLCWilliamston Speight Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 24,649
Everett PV1Whitehurst PV1, LLC (100.00%)
Parmele NC Solar 16,374
Martin County NC Solar 11,081
Martin County NC Solar 10,823
Hardison Farm Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 9,850
Modlin Solar FarmCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 8,930
Jakana SolarJakana Solar (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 8,568
Williamston SolarWilliamston Solar LLC (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 7,953
MC1 SolarMC1 Solar Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 7,745
Flat Meeks PV 1Flat Meeks PV1, LLC (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 7,728
Williamston West Farm, LLCWilliamston West Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 7,684
Green FarmCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 7,279
Everetts Wildcat Solar, LLCEveretts Wildcat Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 6,018
Meeks Solar, LLCAlchemy Renewable Energy (100.00%)
Martin County NC Solar 3,161

Martin County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Martin County results in the release of 83,290,842.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is 65th highest amount in the state out of 100 counties. This total equates to 3,749.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which ranks the county 2041st worst in the United States for emissions per capita. Around 34.80% of electricity in Martin County comes from production using Black Liquour. Adding Black Liquour totals to Solar (33.18%) and Wood/Wood Waste Solids (27.66%), these three fuel types make up 95.64% of the county electricity generation. Martin County has 16 power generation plants, which is 125th most in the nation.

BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
34.80%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
33.18%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
27.66%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
3.46%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.90%

Martin County, North Carolina Net Metering

There are 7 companies in Martin County providing electricity. Of those 7, 42.86% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of North Carolina have pretty good net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in Martin County that report energy loss, including Edgecombe Martin EMC, Duke Energy Progress, and Roanoke Electric Cooperative. Together, these 3 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 4.44% of electricity generated. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.87%, Martin County is ranked as the 1344th best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Martin County:

  • Bear Grass, North Carolina:
    • Oak City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Dominion Energy: 50.00%
  • Everetts, North Carolina:
    • Oak City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Dominion Energy: 50.00%
  • Hamilton, North Carolina:
    • Oak City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 40.05%
    • Hamilton, North Carolina Electric Utility: 39.23%
    • Edgecombe Martin EMC: 20.72%
  • Hassell, North Carolina:
    • Oak City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 50.00%
    • Edgecombe Martin EMC: 50.00%
  • Jamesville, North Carolina:
    • Oak City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 49.96%
    • Dominion Energy: 50.04%
  • Oak City, North Carolina:
    • Edgecombe Martin EMC: 49.23%
    • Oak City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 50.77%
  • Parmele, North Carolina:
    • Edgecombe Martin EMC: 2.50%
    • Oak City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 48.75%
    • Dominion Energy: 48.75%
  • Robersonville, North Carolina:
    • Robersonville, North Carolina Electric Utility: 44.51%
    • Oak City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 47.17%
    • Dominion Energy: 8.32%
  • Williamston, North Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 50.00%
    • Oak City, North Carolina Electric Utility: 50.00%

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

FAQ

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

The largest electricity provider in Martin County, North Carolina by total customer count is Dominion Energy.

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

There are 7 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Martin County, North Carolina.

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

There are 16 electricity plants in Martin County, North Carolina

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

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-05-13