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Nash County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

The average monthly residential electric bill in Nash County totals $147.31. In contrast, the US average bill is $138.3.

Nash County produces 5.34 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 37 highest county out of 100 counties in North Carolina for production per capita.

Nash County is the 30th most populous county in North Carolina.

Nash County produces 511,256 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 2nd in the state out of 100 counties for total megawatt hours produced using solar power sources.

Nash County's average residential electricity rate is 14.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.56% less than the nationwide average price of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Nash County is Duke Energy Progress.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,231,127 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.85 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    511,256 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    511,256 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.34 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    218,194,397 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,277.86 kg

Recent Energy News in Rocky Mount

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Rocky Mount Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

16.64¢ per kWh

  • 15.69% higher than last month
  • 25.01% higher than February last year
  • 4.71% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 2.12% higher than the US average
  • 390th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since February last year
  • 17,109th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,039 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,079 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

14.5¢ per kWh

  • 1.95% higher than last month
  • 15.42% higher than February last year
  • 5.99% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 14.41% lower than the US average
  • 393rd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since February last year
  • 11,529th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,632 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,529 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$174.09 per month

  • 10.38% lower than last month
  • 34.37% higher than February last year
  • 7.91% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 38.86% higher than the US average
  • 395th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 259 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 220 since February last year
  • 24,075th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,492 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,091 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$149.94 per month

  • 2.54% higher than last month
  • 12.94% higher than February last year
  • 7.68% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 13.13% higher than the US average
  • 654th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since February last year
  • 20,104th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 376 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,071 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.48¢ per kWh

  • 11.09% higher than last month
  • 20.57% higher than February last year
  • 6.01% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 8.37% lower than the US average
  • 654th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 20 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 53 since February last year
  • 14,226th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,732 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,729 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.91¢ per kWh

  • 1.65% higher than last month
  • 10.94% higher than February last year
  • 6.82% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 22.77% lower than the US average
  • 616th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 256 since February last year
  • 7,622nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 445 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,096 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$569.2 per month

  • 1.56% lower than last month
  • 33.13% higher than February last year
  • 0.91% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 65.98% lower than the US average
  • 133rd 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
  • 15,348th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,800 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,799 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$538.15 per month

  • 2.24% higher than last month
  • 12.82% higher than February last year
  • 1.6% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 67.24% lower than the US average
  • 132nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 12,442nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 354 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,324 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

8.91¢ per kWh

  • 12.58% higher than last month
  • 23.34% higher than February last year
  • 2.32% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 9.55% lower than the US average
  • 370th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 269 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 269 since February last year
  • 15,383rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,853 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,421 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.86¢ per kWh

  • 1.82% higher than last month
  • 0.63% higher than February last year
  • 3.89% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 22.95% lower than the US average
  • 638th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 280 since February last year
  • 11,913th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,500 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,225 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$38,383.06 per month

  • 5.27% lower than last month
  • 11.31% lower than February last year
  • 13.74% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 25.21% higher than the US average
  • 648th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
  • 21,548th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 295 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 51 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$47,479.02 per month

  • 0.85% lower than last month
  • 25.89% higher than February last year
  • 18.83% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 39.28% higher than the US average
  • 649th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
  • 21,805th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 73 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,608 since February last year

Rocky Mount, NC Electricity Overview

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Rocky Mount's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 13.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 15.86% below the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. The city produces over 0 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 79th most in total generation for any city in the state. Rocky Mount produces 0.53% of the electricity used in the city and must import power from plants outside of their city limits or rural area power generation facilities.

The consumption of electricity in Rocky Mount accounts for 210,706,220.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 19th largest emissions amount in the state out of 777 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 698th worst in North Carolina for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Rocky Mount's electricity is generated using Solar. Rocky Mount has the 14th most power generation plants of any city in North Carolina, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.099/kWh$194.24/mo.$83.02/mo.
336th13.48¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rocky Mount
350th$141.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rocky Mount Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rocky Mount, 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
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.55147.616,158,188.452,351,270,324
Edgecombe Martin EMCBUNDLED14.22164.5146,71620,867,000
Rocky Mount UtilitiesBUNDLED12.02125.67313,88937,729,000

Zips with electric coverage in Rocky Mount, North Carolina include: 27804, 27801, 27803, 27809

Nashville, NC Electricity Overview

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Nashville's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 9.15% below the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $147.6. This is 6.73% above the nationwide average bill of $138.3. Duke Energy Progress is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in Nashville accounts for 21,916,729.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 147th largest emissions amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 315th worst in North Carolina for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Nashville, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nashville

Nashville 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 Nashville
410th$147.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Nashville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Nashville, 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

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Red Oak, NC Electricity Overview

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Red Oak's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 14.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 9.15% below the average nationwide rate of 16.02 cents. The city is ranked 40th in North Carolina in total electricity produced from electrical power plants within its borders, with 10,749 megawatt hours produced. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.

The consumption of electricity in Red Oak accounts for 9,710,459.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 285th largest emissions amount in the state out of 777 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 736th worst in North Carolina for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Red Oak's electricity is generated using Solar. Red Oak has the 39th highest number of power plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Red Oak

Red Oak 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 Red Oak
410th$147.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Red Oak Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Red Oak, 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

Zips with electric coverage in Red Oak, North Carolina include: 27804, 27856, 27809

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Electricity Production in Nash County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Nash County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Phobos Solar, LLCPhobos Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Middlesex NC Solar 163,114
Brantley SolarJohn Laing US Solar Corp. (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 101,749
Watson Seed Farm PV1Fresh Air Energy XVII, LLC (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 33,363
Nash County NC Solar 26,289
Tracy SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 15,063
Cash SolarCash Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Red Oak NC Solar 10,749
Spring Hope Solar 2, LLC
Spring Hope NC Solar 9,943
Red Oak Solar Farm, LLCHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 9,427
North Nash Farm, LLCNorth Nash Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 9,384
Tate SolarNew Energy Solar (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 9,345
SoINCPower5, LLCSolNCPower5, LLC (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 9,306
Sabattus Solar LLCSol Systems (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 9,292
Nash 58 FarmNash 58 Farm LLC (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 8,852
Nash 97 Solar 2Nash 97 Solar 2, LLC (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 8,847
Battleboro FarmOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 8,833
Kojak FarmKojak Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 8,830
Chei SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 8,829
Boseman Solar Center LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 8,696
Nash 97 Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 8,686
Bailey Farm LLCBailey Farm LLC (100.00%)
Nash County NC Solar 8,670

Nash County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Nash County results in 218,194,397.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1123rd highest amount of any county in the US. This total also results in a ranking of 78th worst in the state for pollution per person from electricity consumption. The county has the 39th highest power plants of any county in the US, with 29 total plants. Nash County has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced from Solar.

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Nash County, North Carolina Net Metering

Approximately 60.00% of the electricity suppliers in Nash County offer net metering to their consumers. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and North Carolina has decent regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Nash County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 4.50% of electricity generated. The national average for energy loss is 2.87% and the North Carolina average is 3.47%, resulting in a rank of 1410th best in the US and a state rank of 65th best out of 3230 and 100 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Nash County:

  • Bailey, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Castalia, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Dortches, North Carolina:
    • Rocky Mount Utilities: 20.41%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 79.59%
  • Middlesex, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Momeyer, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Nashville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Red Oak, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Rocky Mount, North Carolina:
    • Rocky Mount Utilities: 39.76%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 46.63%
    • Edgecombe Martin EMC: 6.11%
    • Dominion Energy: 7.50%
  • Spring Hope, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Whitakers, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 2.05%
    • Dominion Energy: 97.95%

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

FAQ

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

Nash County, North Carolina has 29 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

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

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

Nash County, North Carolina has 5 electricity providers operating in the area.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Progress31,433
2Rocky Mount Utilities9,222
3Wake Electric2,581
4Dominion Energy963
5Sharpsburg, NC Utilities750

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-05-08