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Union County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Union County is home to over 249,070 citizens and produces 137,430 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.55 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Union County 57th in the state out of 100 counties for solar megawatt hours produced per capita.

Roughly 0.06% of Union County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 35th highest county out of 100 counties in North Carolina for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel sources.

Union County is the 1306th largest generator of electricity in the country out of 3230 counties, producing 137,515 megawatt hours.

Residents of Union County pay roughly 2.94% less than the $138.3 US average monthly residential electricity bill.

The use of non-renewable fuels in electricity generation in Union County has dropped by 71.09% over the course of the past 12 months.

During the past 12 months, Union County had a 2.73% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,201,170 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.85 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    137,515 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    137,430 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    85 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.55 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    929,068,964 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,730.15 kg

Recent Energy News in Indian Trail

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Indian Trail 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

Indian Trail, NC Electricity Overview

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Indian Trail's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 59th out of 777 cities in the state. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $128.6 per month.

Indian Trail emits 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 315th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Indian Trail from electricity consumption is 154,278,036.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 26th highest in North Carolina. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Indian Trail

Indian Trail 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.
59th12.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Indian Trail
277th$128.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Indian Trail Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Indian Trail, 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
Union PowerBUNDLED12.19147.931,188,766144,955,000

Zips with electric coverage in Indian Trail, North Carolina include: 28110, 28105, 28079, 28104

Monroe, NC Electricity Overview

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Monroe's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.63 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 262nd out of 777 cities in the state. They experienced a rise in the ratio of emissions per person of around 2.50% within the most recent year. Monroe Electric sells an estimated 665,064.3 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than any other electricity provider.

Monroe emits 3,908.48 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 15th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 134,701,926.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 28th highest for total emissions in the state. Around 76.61% of electricity in Monroe comes from production using Natural Gas. Monroe has the 14th most power plants of any city in the state, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monroe

Monroe 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.
262nd12.63¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Monroe
254th$125.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Monroe Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Monroe, 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
Monroe ElectricBUNDLED13.11125.34108,30414,195,300
Union PowerBUNDLED12.19147.931,188,766144,955,000

Zips with electric coverage in Monroe, North Carolina include: 28110, 28079, 28112

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Waxhaw, NC Electricity Overview

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Waxhaw's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 12.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 60th out of 777 cities in the state. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $128.21 per month.

Waxhaw emits 3,895.61 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 59th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Waxhaw from electricity consumption is 76,529,354.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 50th highest in North Carolina. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waxhaw

Waxhaw 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.
60th12.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Waxhaw
275th$128.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Waxhaw Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Waxhaw, 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
Union PowerBUNDLED12.19147.931,188,766144,955,000

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Electricity Production in Union County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Union County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Monroe Solar FacilityDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%)
Union County NC Solar 102,154
Monroe Moore FarmHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (100.00%)
Union County NC Solar 9,320
Old Pageland Monroe Road Solar FarmCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Union County NC Solar 9,224
BG Stewart Solar Farm, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Union County NC Solar 8,652
Marshville FarmMarshville Farm LLC (100.00%)
Marshville NC Solar 8,080
Monroe NC Natural Gas 67414,175.186,181.72
Monroe NC Distillate Fuel Oil 1855,043.673,057.98

Union County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Releasing 929,068,964.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Union County ranks 10th highest out of 100 counties in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 2053rd worst in the US in emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Around 99.94% of Union County's electricity is produced using Solar. Taken together with Natural Gas (0.05%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.01%), these three fuel types account for 137,515 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the electricity production in the county. Union County is home to 7 power plants, which is 49th highest in the state.

SOLAR
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99.94%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.05%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.01%

Union County, North Carolina Net Metering

Union County has 3 out of 4 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Citizens of North Carolina have pretty good net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 4.70%. The United States average is 2.87%, resulting in Union County receiving a rank of 1618th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Union County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in Union County:

  • Hemby Bridge, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
    • Union Power: 50.00%
  • Indian Trail, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 29.62%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 70.38%
  • Lake Park, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 54.01%
    • Union Power: 45.99%
  • Marshville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 98.35%
    • Pee Dee EMC: 1.65%
  • Marvin, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 48.74%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 51.26%
  • Mineral Springs, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 75.08%
    • Union Power: 24.92%
  • Monroe, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 46.33%
    • Union Power: 9.84%
    • Monroe Electric: 43.83%
  • Stallings, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 36.52%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 63.48%
  • Unionville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 65.00%
    • Union Power: 35.00%
  • Waxhaw, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 28.18%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 71.82%
  • Weddington, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 100.00%
  • Wesley Chapel, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 36.99%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 63.01%
  • Wingate, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 5.86%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 94.14%

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

FAQ

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

By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Union County, North Carolina.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas85,280
2Union Power62,096
3Monroe Electric11,634
4Pee Dee EMC3,102

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

There are 7 power plants in Union County, North Carolina

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

Union County, North Carolina is home to 4 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

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