Alamance County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Alamance County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Alamance County citizens are responsible for 3,978.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita per year, while the nationwide average pollution per person is 4,143.13.
Alamance County is the 1663rd highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the US, with a population of 176,353 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 56,994.
Over the past 12 months, Alamance County has experienced a 2.90% drop in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production.
Alamance County emitted 701,582,378.73 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes them the 18th highest polluting county out of 100 counties in the state.
At an average residential price of 13.67 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.17 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Alamance County enjoy a 15.46% discount from the national average price.
Alamance County produces 56,994 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Alamance County 61st out of 100 counties in North Carolina for total renewable electricity production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,291,644 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
56,994 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
56,994 MWh
Production per Capita
0.32 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
701,582,379 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,978.28 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Burlington
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Burlington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
14.1¢ per kWh
- 4.19% lower than last month
- 19.46% higher than May last year
- 0.55% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.47% lower than the US average
- 370th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 206 since May last year
- 11,229th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,078 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,883 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.09¢ per kWh
- 1.48% higher than last month
- 17.64% higher than May last year
- 5.12% lower than the North Carolina average
- 18.93% lower than the US average
- 214th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 50 since May last year
- 8,443rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 732 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,244 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$123.64 per month
- 12.01% higher than last month
- 34.19% higher than May last year
- 3.22% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.46% lower than the US average
- 249th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 79 since May last year
- 18,986th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,502 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,486 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$125.86 per month
- 2.13% higher than last month
- 15.75% higher than May last year
- 9.73% lower than the North Carolina average
- 7.95% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since May last year
- 12,240th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 834 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,485 since May last year
Burlington, NC Electricity Overview
Burlington has an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% less than the average state rate of 13.86 cents and 19.08% lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $140.54, while the Burlington average is 10.45% below at $125.86 per month.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Burlington averages 4,079.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 451st highest in the state out of 777 cities for emissions efficiency. Total emissions in the city are 230,762,851.12 kilograms, which is the 18th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in North Carolina. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Burlington
Burlington residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Burlington, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.05 | 129.78 | 22,625,442.07 | 2,953,110,870 |
Zips with electric coverage in Burlington, North Carolina include: 27215, 27217, 27253, 27244, 27249, 27377
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Mebane, NC Electricity Overview
Mebane has an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% less than the average state rate of 13.86 cents and 19.08% lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 54,202.53 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity provider. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuel sources, the city ranks 4th in North Carolina out of 777 cities for total electricity production from renewable fuel sources.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Mebane averages 3,814.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 717th highest in the state out of 777 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 65,575,693.16 kilograms, the city ranks 62nd highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. Power plants in the city mainly use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the city. Mebane is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 9th highest out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mebane
Mebane residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mebane, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.05 | 129.78 | 22,625,442.07 | 2,953,110,870 |
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Graham, NC Electricity Overview
Graham has an average residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% less than the average state rate of 13.86 cents and 19.08% lower than the nationwide average of 16.17 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a citizen in the city is $125.86 per month, while the nationwide average is $140.54. Producing 0.82 megawatt hours per person living in the city, Graham is the 64th highest producer per capita out of 777 cities in the state.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Graham averages 3,822.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 715th highest in the state out of 777 cities for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 64,188,363.74 kilograms, the city ranks 65th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use. Power plants in the city mainly use Solar, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the city. Graham is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 9th highest out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Graham
Graham residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Graham, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.05 | 129.78 | 22,625,442.07 | 2,953,110,870 |
Zips with electric coverage in Graham, North Carolina include: 27217, 27302, 27253, 27258
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Electricity Production in Alamance County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Alamance County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Snow Camp Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Alamance County | NC | Solar | 11,053 | ||||
Manning PV 1Fresh Air Energy XX, LLC (100.00%) | Elon | NC | Solar | 9,241 | ||||
Elliana SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Green Level | NC | Solar | 8,884 | ||||
Bakatsias SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Graham | NC | Solar | 7,782 | ||||
Southwick SolarSouthwick Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Graham | NC | Solar | 5,987 | ||||
Milo SolarMilo Solar LLC (100.00%) | Alamance County | NC | Solar | 5,633 | ||||
Minnie SolarMinnie Solar LLC (100.00%) | Alamance County | NC | Solar | 5,371 | ||||
Haw River HydroHaw River Hydro Co (100.00%) | Saxapahaw CDP | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,043 | ||||
Facile Solar | Elon | NC | Solar | 2,932.94 |
Alamance County, North Carolina Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Alamance County averages 3,978.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 38th worst in the state out of 100 counties for emissions efficiency. With total emissions of 701,582,378.73 kilograms, the county ranks 18th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county has 9 power producing plants, which is 33rd highest in the state. When it comes to electricity generation, Alamance County's top fuel type is Solar, accounting for 53,951 megawatt hours, or 94.66% of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Alamance County:
- Alamance, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Burlington, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Elon, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Graham, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Green Level, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Haw River, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Mebane, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Ossipee, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Swepsonville, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Alamance County, North Carolina?
There are 9 power plants in Alamance County, North Carolina
What electricity companies offer service in Alamance County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 67,199 |
| 2 | Randolph Electric Membership Corporation | 1,758 |
| 3 | Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | 992 |
| 4 | Duke Energy Progress | 825 |
How many electric companies offer service in Alamance County, North Carolina?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Alamance County, North Carolina.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Alamance County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Alamance County, North Carolina.
