Caldwell County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Caldwell County, NC is $133.82
- The average electricity rate in Caldwell County, NC is 14.60¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Caldwell County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Caldwell County, NC is $133.82 per month. Caldwell County, NC is the 10th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Caldwell County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
No electricity production takes place in Caldwell County.
At $133.82, the average Caldwell County monthly residential electricity bill is 9.06% lower than the national average.
Residents of Caldwell County consume enough electricity to emit 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the nationwide average of 4,219.12.
Caldwell County is the 34th most populated county in North Carolina, with 80,492 residents calling the county home.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Caldwell County is Duke Energy Carolinas.
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Caldwell County's average price is 12.78% below that at 14.60 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,045,303 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
323,908,061 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,024.1 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lenoir
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Lenoir Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.75¢ per kWh
- 4.94% lower than last month
- 15.49% higher than November last year
- 2.35% lower than the North Carolina average
- 13.39% lower than the US average
- 361st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 48 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 74 since November last year
- 12,306th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,330 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,528 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.39¢ per kWh
- 1.16% higher than last month
- 16.68% higher than November last year
- 0.53% higher than the North Carolina average
- 12.72% lower than the US average
- 385th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 114 since November last year
- 12,486th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 168 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,078 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$114.74 per month
- 0.36% higher than last month
- 4.29% higher than November last year
- 6.47% lower than the North Carolina average
- 2.95% lower than the US average
- 98th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 150 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 35 since November last year
- 14,165th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 374 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 48 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$136.3 per month
- 0.29% higher than last month
- 18.15% higher than November last year
- 5.44% lower than the North Carolina average
- 4.18% lower than the US average
- 216th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since November last year
- 14,706th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 449 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,267 since November last year
Lenoir, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Lenoir's inhabitants spend 14.39 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 2.96% above the state's average rate of 13.98 cents, which ranks the city 385th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 1.17 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 128.75 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
In Lenoir, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 73,258,786.68 kilograms, which is 56th largest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 359th highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lenoir
Lenoir residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lenoir, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 14.98 | 131.56 | 767,558.77 | 114,957,451.65 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lenoir, North Carolina include: 28645, 28630, 28638
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Sawmills, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Sawmills' inhabitants spend 14.89 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 6.50% above the state's average rate of 13.98 cents, which ranks the city 438th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 1.17 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 128.75 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
In Sawmills, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 20,333,790.12 kilograms, which is 155th largest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 686th highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sawmills
Sawmills residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sawmills, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Energy | BUNDLED | 14.98 | 131.56 | 767,558.77 | 114,957,451.65 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 |
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Granite Falls, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Granite Falls' inhabitants spend 13.52 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 3.26% below the state's average rate of 13.98 cents, which ranks the city 70th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 1.26 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 158.4 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Granite Falls, North Carolina Electric Utility.
In Granite Falls, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 19,710,054.22 kilograms, which is 159th largest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 62nd highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Granite Falls
Granite Falls residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Granite Falls, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 | |
| Granite Falls, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 12.64 | 130.39 | 27,283.99 | 3,447,805.14 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Caldwell County, North Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Caldwell County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 26,083 |
| 2 | Blue Ridge Energy | 19,224 |
| 3 | Granite Falls, North Carolina Electric Utility | 2,702 |
| 4 | Rutherford Electric | 682 |
How many electric companies offer service in Caldwell County, North Carolina?
Caldwell County, North Carolina has 4 electricity providers offering service in the area.
