Catawba County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Catawba County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

When calculating by customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Catawba County.

The 6,978,872.01 megawatt hours of electricity produced by non-renewable fuels ranks Catawba County at 8th out of 100 counties in the state in non-renewable energy production.

Catawba County has the 8th largest electricity production of all 100 counties in the state, generating 7,110,266.01 megawatt hours.

The monthly residential electric bill average in Catawba County is $119.13, compared to the North Carolina average of $130.51. Catawba County residents enjoy a 8.72% lower average expense each month compared to other citizens in North Carolina.

Catawba County has emissions of 9,238.3 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,151.87.

Catawba County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 42.69 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 9th highest county in North Carolina for non-renewable generation per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,074,144 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.69 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    7,110,266 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    131,394 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    6,978,872 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    43.5 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,510,110,395 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    9,238.3 kg

Hickory, NC Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Hickory home spend, on average, 11.42 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 12.92 and 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $114.96 per month, while the national average is $137.53. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 112,038.6 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Hickory averages 3,728.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 159,683,429.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 543,475.97 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hickory

Hickory residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.131/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
41st11.42¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hickory
162nd$114.96Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hickory Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hickory, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Blue Ridge EnergyBUNDLED13.08119.32770,827100,803,000
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.35109.6921,581,026.552,449,311,770
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000

Zips with electric coverage in Hickory, North Carolina include: 28601, 28602, 28658, 28613

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Newton, NC Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Newton home spend, on average, 11.78 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 12.92 and 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $117.48 per month, while the national average is $137.53. Newton Electric sells an estimated 151,149.59 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Newton averages 3,728.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 48,768,857.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 165,982.8 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newton

Newton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.131/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
197th11.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Newton
184th$117.48Average residential monthly electricity bill for Newton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Newton, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.35109.6921,581,026.552,449,311,770
Newton ElectricBUNDLED12.08124.1850,578.816,108,235.84

Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Lake Norman of Catawba CDP home spend, on average, 11.18 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 12.92 and 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Production in the city from natural gas averaged 281.21 megawatt hours per person, which is 1st out of 777 cities in the state. Lake Norman of Catawba CDP produces 4300.36% more electricity than is needed by citizens in the city. The surplus megawatt hours can be exported.

Lake Norman of Catawba CDP citizens average 9,412.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them highest in the state out of 777 in this category. At 9,412.23 kilograms per person and 12,499 residents in the city, the city emits 117,643,455.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions. About 50.36% of electricity in Lake Norman of Catawba CDP comes from production using Coal. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up 49.63% and 0.00% of generation, respectively. Lake Norman of Catawba CDP has one power producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Norman of Catawba CDP

Lake Norman of Catawba CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.131/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
2nd11.18¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Norman of Catawba CDP
218th$122.68Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake Norman of Catawba CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.35109.696,978,872.0121,581,026.552,449,311,770
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000

Zips with electric coverage in Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina include: 28117, 28037, 28673, 28609, 28682

Electricity Production in Catawba County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Catawba County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lake Norman of Catawba CDP NC Coal 6,983,335.015,186,439,638.89742.69
Maiden Creek Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%)
Catawba County NC Solar 131,113

Catawba County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Catawba County citizens average 9,238.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 421st worst in the US in this category. At 9,238.3 kilograms per person and 163,462 citizens in the county, the county emits 1,510,110,394.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This is the 3rd worst rank in the state for total pollution. Electricity generating facilities in the county mainly use Coal, which makes up 3,514,781.43 megawatt hours (or 49.43%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Secondary fuels used in electricity production include Natural Gas at 48.72% and Solar at 1.85% of production. Catawba County has the 303rd highest electricity producing plants of any county in the country, with 2 total plants.

COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
49.43%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
48.72%
SOLAR
Solar
1.85%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.00%

Catawba County, North Carolina Net Metering

Of the 5 electric companies in Catawba County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. Consumers in North Carolina have commendable net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Catawba County is 4.66%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Duke Energy Carolinas, Energy United Electric Member Corp, and Rutherford Electric. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Catawba County is ranked as the 1576th best county in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Catawba County:

  • Brookford, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Catawba, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Claremont, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Conover, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Hickory, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 81.80%
    • Energy United Electric Member Corp: 16.07%
    • Blue Ridge Energy: 2.13%
  • Long View, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Maiden, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 53.41%
    • Maiden, North Carolina Electric Utility: 46.59%
  • Newton, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 51.04%
    • Newton Electric: 48.96%

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

FAQ

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

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

There are 5 electricity companies offering service in Catawba County, North Carolina.

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

The largest electricity company in Catawba County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

How many power plants are within Catawba County, North Carolina?

Catawba County, North Carolina is home to 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-11-08