Cabarrus County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Cabarrus County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
There was a 2.06% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in Cabarrus County.
Cabarrus County is the 620th highest producing county in the country out of 3230 counties when considering megawatt hours produced using sustainable fuel sources.
Cabarrus County is home to 235,797 residents and its power plants produce 257,128 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 1.09 megawatt hours per capita.
With a population of 235,797 residents, Cabarrus County is the 302nd most populated county in the nation.
Cabarrus County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 1.09 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
Cabarrus County is the 41st worst polluting county in North Carolina when considering emissions per person. The county emits 3,737.51 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,018,141 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
257,128 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
257,128 MWh
Production per Capita
1.09 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
881,294,284 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,737.51 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Concord
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Rates and Production Categories
Concord Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.1¢ per kWh
- 3.98% lower than last month
- 13.38% higher than April last year
- 0.82% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.7% lower than the US average
- 328th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 20 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since April last year
- 16,202nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,160 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,592 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.97¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 9.97% higher than April last year
- 1.77% higher than the North Carolina average
- 13.34% lower than the US average
- 277th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 79 since April last year
- 12,822nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 587 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,347 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$110.8 per month
- 9.71% lower than last month
- 12.29% higher than April last year
- 2.82% lower than the North Carolina average
- 1.72% lower than the US average
- 251st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 37 since April last year
- 17,870th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 518 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,080 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$135.17 per month
- 0.75% higher than last month
- 6.89% higher than April last year
- 1.77% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.67% lower than the US average
- 283rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since April last year
- 15,583rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 553 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,860 since April last year
Concord, NC Electricity Overview
Concord has an average residential electricity rate of 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.77% more than the average state rate of 13.73 cents, a potentially frustrating situation for residents of the city. The city is the 71st highest generator in the state out of 777 cities, averaging 0.49 megawatt hours produced per citizen a year. Concord produces 3.86% of the electricity needed in the city and must purchase power from plants outside of their city limits or rural area electricity generation plants.
Emissions in Concord average 4,132.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 6th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Concord from electricity use is 454,113,976.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 9th highest amount in North Carolina. Landfill Gas is the primary fuel type in Concord, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Concord is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Concord
Concord residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Concord, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.84 | 135.16 | 334,048.6 | 46,237,186.04 |
Zips with electric coverage in Concord, North Carolina include: 28269, 28027, 28078, 28025, 28262, 28083, 28075, 28124
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Kannapolis, NC Electricity Overview
Kannapolis has an average residential electricity rate of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% less than the average state rate of 13.73 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. The city has a ranking of 79th out of 777 cities in the state for renewable energy generation per capita, with 0.04 megawatt hours being produced per person. Approximately 100.00% of the city's electricity production is from solar energy, with a total of 2,219 megawatt hours generated using the power of the Sun.
Emissions in Kannapolis average 3,868.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 701st worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Kannapolis from electricity use is 201,847,324.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 20th highest amount in North Carolina. Solar is the primary fuel type in Kannapolis, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Kannapolis is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kannapolis
Kannapolis residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kannapolis, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kannapolis, North Carolina include: 28027, 28078, 28025, 28081, 28083, 28036, 28023
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Harrisburg, NC Electricity Overview
Harrisburg has an average residential electricity rate of 13.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.16% less than the average state rate of 13.73 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $130.05 per month. The city is faced with an average of 1.05 power outages per customer a year. These outages last on average of 124.4 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes each outage.
Emissions in Harrisburg average 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 46th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of Harrisburg from electricity use is 71,481,623.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 55th highest amount in North Carolina. The city has no electricity production plants within its borders, meaning the companies that service the city must import all of the 235,707.25 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harrisburg
Harrisburg residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Harrisburg, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Union Power | BUNDLED | 14.36 | 165.04 | 1,130,475.79 | 162,383,827.83 |
Zips with electric coverage in Harrisburg, North Carolina include: 28027, 28215, 28025, 28213, 28075
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Electricity Production in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NC 102 Project LLCNC 102 Project LLC (100.00%) | Cabarrus County | NC | Solar | 144,857 | ||||
Concord EnergyConcord Energy LLC (100.00%) | Concord | NC | Landfill Gas | 54,260 | 43,977,332.67 | 810.49 | ||
Speedway Solar NC, LLCSpeedway Solar NC, LLC (100.00%) | Cabarrus County | NC | Solar | 42,575 | ||||
Howell Midland Farm, LLCHowell Midland Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Cabarrus County | NC | Solar | 8,756 | ||||
Violet SolarViolet Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Cabarrus County | NC | Solar | 4,461 | ||||
Concord FarmShoe Show, Inc. (100.00%) | Kannapolis | NC | Solar | 2,219 |
Cabarrus County, North Carolina Details
Emissions in Cabarrus County average 3,737.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 41st worst polluting county out of 100 counties in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the county from electricity consumption is 881,294,284.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 11th highest amount in the state and 2158th in the US. The county is home to 6 electricity producing plants, which is the 409th most power plants within a county out of the country's 3230 counties. In Cabarrus County, Solar is 78.90% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation.
Providers In Each City in Cabarrus County:
- Concord, North Carolina:
- Concord Utilities: 100.00%
- Harrisburg, North Carolina:
- Union Power: 16.31%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 83.69%
- Kannapolis, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Midland, North Carolina:
- Union Power: 10.20%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 89.80%
- Mount Pleasant, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 73.59%
- Union Power: 26.41%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Cabarrus County, North Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are within Cabarrus County, North Carolina?
Cabarrus County, North Carolina has 6 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Cabarrus County, North Carolina?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Cabarrus County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 67,658 |
| 2 | Concord Utilities | 31,559 |
| 3 | Union Power | 17,258 |
| 4 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 60 |
