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Cabarrus County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

There was a 2.28% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in Cabarrus County.

With total production of 248,982 megawatt hours, Cabarrus County is the 37th largest producer of electricity out of 100 counties in North Carolina.

Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest provider in Cabarrus County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Residents of Cabarrus County use enough electricity to emit 3,726.8 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the national average of 4,159.32.

Cabarrus County's average residential electricity rate is 12.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.95% lower than the national average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Cabarrus County is the 24th highest producing county in the state out of 100 counties when considering megawatt hours produced from renewable fuels.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,016,885 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.79 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    248,982 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    248,982 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.06 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    878,767,705 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,726.8 kg

Recent Energy News in Concord

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Electricity Emission from Production from Landfill Gas

Concord Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

12.15¢ per kWh

  • 1.18% lower than last month
  • 10.6% higher than January last year
  • 9.97% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 22.2% lower than the US average
  • 272nd in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 23 since January last year
  • 7,749th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,699 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,166 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

12.08¢ per kWh

  • 0.81% higher than last month
  • 12.57% higher than January last year
  • 9.94% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 28.83% 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 January last year
  • 4,273rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 298 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,822 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$170.31 per month

  • 23.81% higher than last month
  • 39.86% higher than January last year
  • 7.81% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 12.81% higher than the US average
  • 255th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since January last year
  • 18,561st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,433 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 11,545 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$116.89 per month

  • 3.58% higher than last month
  • 7.96% higher than January last year
  • 13.88% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 11.89% 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 January last year
  • 8,193rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,279 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,823 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

9.21¢ per kWh

  • 3.19% lower than last month
  • 12.07% higher than January last year
  • 12.62% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 30.98% 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 January last year
  • 4,519th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 262 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,605 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

8.66¢ per kWh

  • 0.96% higher than last month
  • 12.59% higher than January last year
  • 13.71% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 38.85% 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 January last year
  • 1,923rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 65 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,425 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$622.24 per month

  • 6.65% higher than last month
  • 23.46% higher than January last year
  • 6.9% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 61.82% lower than the US average
  • 730th 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 January last year
  • 14,481st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 822 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,573 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$572.55 per month

  • 1.75% higher than last month
  • 13.1% higher than January last year
  • 6.99% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 65.02% 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 January last year
  • 13,874th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 235 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,929 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

6.85¢ per kWh

  • 14.62% lower than last month
  • 4.38% higher than January last year
  • 9.05% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 30.26% lower than the US average
  • 249th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 97 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 6,925th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,682 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,403 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.75¢ per kWh

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 12.98% higher than January last year
  • 8.88% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 33.94% 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 January last year
  • 4,808th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 512 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,894 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$13,806.21 per month

  • 11.17% higher than last month
  • 21.91% higher than January last year
  • 59.36% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 59.05% 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 January last year
  • 14,415th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 764 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 917 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$14,455.86 per month

  • 1.45% higher than last month
  • 7.49% higher than January last year
  • 63.97% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 57.75% 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 January last year
  • 15,110th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 248 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,944 since January last year

Concord Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

5,009 MWh

  • 52.3% higher than last month
  • 99.01% higher than January last year
  • 41.9% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 82.07% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 469th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 20 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

3,734.31 MWh

  • 2.14% higher than last month
  • 28.29% lower than January last year
  • 50.47% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 85.55% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 488th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 35 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 159 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

3,888,171.04 MWh

  • 21.24% higher than last month
  • 84.84% higher than January last year
  • 33.13% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 70.63% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 295th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 11 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 15 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

3,056,112.47 MWh

  • 2.18% higher than last month
  • 24.5% lower than January last year
  • 31.84% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 74.07% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 310th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 138 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Landfill Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

5,009 MWh

  • 52.3% higher than last month
  • 99.01% higher than January last year
  • 300% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 1,332.43% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 3rd in the US out of 110 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Landfill Gas

3,734.31 MWh

  • 2.14% higher than last month
  • 28.29% lower than January last year
  • 300% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 1,099.33% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 4th in the US out of 110 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank is the same since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Landfill Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

3,888,171.04 MWh

  • 21.24% higher than last month
  • 84.84% higher than January last year
  • 300% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 1,869.83% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 2nd in the US out of 110 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Landfill Gas

3,056,112.47 MWh

  • 2.18% higher than last month
  • 24.5% lower than January last year
  • 300% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 1,700.22% higher than the US average
  • 1st in the state out of 4 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 2nd in the US out of 110 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since January last year

Concord, NC Electricity Overview

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Concord has an average residential electricity rate of 11.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.47% less than the average state rate of 13.27 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. Generating 0.45 megawatt hours per capita living in the city, Concord ranks as the 77th highest producer per capita in the state out of 777 cities. Concord citizens use 2836.04% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must import megawatt hours produced in rural areas or other nearby municipalities to make up for the excess usage.

Emissions in Concord average 4,106.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 8th 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 451,276,515.51 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 2 electricity plants, which is the 14th most out of any city in North Carolina.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Concord

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$170.31/mo.$70.76/mo.
49th11.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Concord
180th$119.35Average residential monthly electricity bill for Concord Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Concord, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Concord UtilitiesBUNDLED11.75121.15351,27341,274,500
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.00116.9921,966,293.892,635,938,139
Union PowerBUNDLED12.19147.931,188,766144,955,000

Zips with electric coverage in Concord, North Carolina include: 28269, 28027, 28078, 28025, 28262, 28083, 28075, 28124

Kannapolis, NC Electricity Overview

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Kannapolis has an average residential electricity rate of 12.00 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.58% less than the average state rate of 13.27 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. The city's use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation totals 0.06 megawatt hours per person. Solar fields in the city produce, on average, 0.06 megawatt hours per customer living within the city.

Emissions in Kannapolis average 3,857.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 697th 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 201,269,330.42 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$170.31/mo.$70.76/mo.
56th12.00¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kannapolis
25th$116.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kannapolis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kannapolis, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.00116.9921,966,293.892,635,938,139

Zips with electric coverage in Kannapolis, North Carolina include: 28027, 28078, 28025, 28081, 28083, 28036, 28023

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Harrisburg, NC Electricity Overview

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Harrisburg has an average residential electricity rate of 12.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.30% less than the average state rate of 13.27 cents, a welcome situation for residents of the city. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $123.07 per month. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

Emissions in Harrisburg average 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 488th 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 71,362,307.06 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 235,609.17 megawatt hours that citizens here consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Harrisburg

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$170.31/mo.$70.76/mo.
189th12.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Harrisburg
202nd$123.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Harrisburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Harrisburg, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.00116.9921,966,293.892,635,938,139
Union PowerBUNDLED12.19147.931,188,766144,955,000

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

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
NC 102 Project LLCNC 102 Project LLC (100.00%)
Cabarrus County NC Solar 143,422
Concord EnergyConcord Energy LLC (100.00%)
Concord NC Landfill Gas 46,02937,625,886.14817.44
Speedway Solar NC, LLCSpeedway Solar NC, LLC (100.00%)
Cabarrus County NC Solar 37,086
Howell Midland Farm, LLCHowell Midland Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Cabarrus County NC Solar 9,090
Violet SolarViolet Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Cabarrus County NC Solar 6,791
GRS CMSGas Recovery Systems Inc (100.00%)
Concord NC Landfill Gas 3,5502,787,619.52785.24
Concord FarmShoe Show, Inc. (100.00%)
Kannapolis NC Solar 3,014

Cabarrus County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Cabarrus County average 3,726.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, making them the 39th 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 878,767,704.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 11th highest amount in the state and 2043rd in the US. The county is home to 7 electricity producing plants, which is the 393rd most power plants within a county out of the country's 3230 counties. In Cabarrus County, Solar is 80.09% of the fuel utilized for electricity generation.

SOLAR
Solar
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Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
80.09%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
19.91%

Cabarrus County, North Carolina Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Cabarrus County selling electricity. Of those 3, 66.67% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. North Carolina has above average regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Cabarrus County is 5.51%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Duke Energy Carolinas, Concord Utilities, and Union Power. The United States average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Cabarrus County a rank of 2228th best in the US out of 3230 counties.

Power Companies in Cabarrus County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in Cabarrus County:

  • Concord, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 1.16%
    • Concord Utilities: 48.11%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.74%
  • Harrisburg, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 19.65%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 80.35%
  • Kannapolis, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Midland, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
    • Union Power: 50.00%
  • Mount Pleasant, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 38.67%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 61.33%

* 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 7 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

There are 3 electricity companies operating in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas50,099
2Concord Utilities33,280
3Union Power10,834

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-30