Chatham County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chatham County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Chatham County's average residential electricity rate is 12.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.49% lower than the US average rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.
As the 41st largest producer of solar power in North Carolina out of 100, Chatham County generates 70,403 megawatt hours from solar.
There was a 2.44% decline in CO2 emissions per capita within the past year in Chatham County.
Chatham County has a population of 76,285 residents.
Chatham County's ability to provide 9,309 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 18th highest hydroelectric energy generating county in North Carolina out of 100 counties.
Chatham County has the 58th largest electricity generation out of 100 counties in North Carolina, producing 79,712 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,024,977 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
79,712 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
79,712 MWh
Production per Capita
1.04 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
287,862,317 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,773.51 kg
Siler City, NC Electricity Overview
Siler City averages a residential electricity rate of 12.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.75% more than the average state price of 11.73 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $126.49, while the Siler City average is 19.13% higher at $150.68 per month. This ranks the city 731st in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Siler City citizens emit 4,091.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 109th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 31,514,448.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 118th highest for total pollution in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Siler City has to be brought in from neighboring cities or rural areas, because there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Siler City
Siler City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Siler City, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric | BUNDLED | 13.53 | 169.61 | 315,788 | 42,720,000 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 11.99 | 131.8 | 16,772,600 | 2,010,447,552 |
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Briar Chapel CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Briar Chapel CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 11.99 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.19% more than the average state price of 11.73 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $126.49, while the Briar Chapel CDP average is 4.20% higher at $131.8 per month. This ranks the city 379th in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Briar Chapel CDP citizens emit 4,091.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 109th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 20,900,519.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 157th highest for total pollution in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Briar Chapel CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities or rural areas, because there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Briar Chapel CDP
Briar Chapel CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Briar Chapel CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 11.99 | 131.8 | 16,772,600 | 2,010,447,552 |
Pittsboro, NC Electricity Overview
Pittsboro averages a residential electricity rate of 12.65 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.82% more than the average state price of 11.73 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $126.49, while the Pittsboro average is 17.01% higher at $148 per month. This ranks the city 725th in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Pittsboro citizens emit 4,091.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 480th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 18,564,145.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 179th highest for total pollution in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Pittsboro has to be brought in from neighboring cities or rural areas, because there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pittsboro
Pittsboro residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pittsboro, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric | BUNDLED | 13.53 | 169.61 | 315,788 | 42,720,000 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 11.99 | 131.8 | 16,772,600 | 2,010,447,552 |
Electricity Production in Chatham County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Chatham County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Siler 421 Farm, LLCHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,954 | ||||
Siler City Solar 2Siler City Solar 2, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,738 | ||||
Siler Solar LLCSiler Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,503 | ||||
Arborgate SolarArborgate Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,441 | ||||
Jordan Hydroelectric ProjectJordan Hydroelectric LTD PTP (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9,309 | ||||
Flatwood FarmFlatwood Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,106 | ||||
Meadowlark SolarMeadowlark Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,041 | ||||
Moncure Farm LLCMoncure Farm LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 5,831 | ||||
Bear Creek SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 4,076 | ||||
VickersVickers Farm LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 3,713 |
Chatham County, North Carolina Details
On average, Chatham County citizens emit 3,773.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 2103rd highest polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation. This adds up to total emissions of 287,862,317.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 36th highest for total pollution in the state. The county has 10 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 186th highest number of power plants within a single county in the country. For electricity generation purposes, Chatham County's top fuel is Solar, making up 70,403 megawatt hours, or 88.32% of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Chatham County:
- Goldston, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
- Central Electric: 50.00%
- Pittsboro, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 57.16%
- Central Electric: 42.84%
- Siler City, North Carolina:
- Central Electric: 49.94%
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.06%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Chatham County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Chatham County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.
How many electric companies offer service in Chatham County, North Carolina?
Chatham County, North Carolina has 4 electricity providers offering service in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Chatham County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 40,419 |
| 2 | Central Electric | 8,044 |
| 3 | Randolph Electric Membership Corporation | 3,329 |
| 4 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 2,424 |
How many power plants are in Chatham County, North Carolina?
There are 10 active electricity plants located in Chatham County, North Carolina
