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Cleveland County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Residents of Cleveland County use enough electricity to release 7,347.58 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the nationwide average of 4,159.32.

Cleveland County produces about 27.9 megawatt hours of electricity from natural gas per citizen living in the county. This is the 104th highest average out of 3230 counties in the country.

Cleveland County is 42nd out of 100 counties in the state for renewable electricity production per capita, at 2.45 megawatt hours per person each year.

Cleveland County is the 696th highest producing county in the nation out of 3230 counties when it comes to megawatt hours generated using sustainable fuels.

With 100,670 residents within its borders and 10,018,185.99 megawatt hours produced per year, Cleveland County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 99.52 megawatt hours. The city ranks 314th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

Cleveland County is the 3rd highest generator of electricity in North Carolina out of 100 counties, producing 10,018,185.99 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,288,014 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.79 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    10,018,186 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    246,825 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    9,771,361 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    99.52 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    739,681,055 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7,347.58 kg

Recent Energy News in Shelby

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Shelby Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

13.32¢ per kWh

  • 0.49% higher than last month
  • 5.55% higher than January last year
  • 1.26% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 14.67% lower than the US average
  • 278th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 75 since January last year
  • 11,475th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,132 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,321 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.18¢ per kWh

  • 0.44% higher than last month
  • 13.39% higher than January last year
  • 1.69% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 22.32% lower than the US average
  • 278th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 7,126th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 186 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,061 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$181.45 per month

  • 14.95% higher than last month
  • 33.88% higher than January last year
  • 1.78% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 20.19% higher than the US average
  • 304th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 47 since January last year
  • 20,712th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 247 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 9,550 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$130.18 per month

  • 3.03% higher than last month
  • 7.96% higher than January last year
  • 4.09% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 1.87% lower than the US average
  • 258th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 12,403rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,280 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,705 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10.13¢ per kWh

  • 4.92% lower than last month
  • 2.31% higher than January last year
  • 3.86% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 24.06% lower than the US average
  • 257th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 75 since January last year
  • 7,192nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 453 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,815 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

9.62¢ per kWh

  • 0.2% higher than last month
  • 9.97% higher than January last year
  • 4.11% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 32.04% lower than the US average
  • 257th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 3,712th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 103 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,887 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$610.93 per month

  • 7.99% higher than last month
  • 23.24% higher than January last year
  • 4.96% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 62.51% lower than the US average
  • 479th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 14,160th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 376 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,892 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$555.22 per month

  • 1.76% higher than last month
  • 11.52% higher than January last year
  • 3.75% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 66.08% lower than the US average
  • 478th in the state out of 732 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 13,272nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 515 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,666 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.35¢ per kWh

  • 13.28% lower than last month
  • 2.54% higher than January last year
  • 2.49% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 25.23% lower than the US average
  • 276th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 77 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 73 since January last year
  • 8,548th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5,098 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 174 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.14¢ per kWh

  • 0.21% higher than last month
  • 6.83% higher than January last year
  • 3.7% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 30.19% lower than the US average
  • 257th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 93 since January last year
  • 6,773rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 209 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,710 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$15,871.01 per month

  • 11.26% higher than last month
  • 14.43% higher than January last year
  • 53.28% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 52.92% lower than the US average
  • 255th in the state out of 729 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 15,572nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,066 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,073 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$15,643.7 per month

  • 1.08% higher than last month
  • 7.38% higher than January last year
  • 61.01% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 54.27% lower than the US average
  • 253rd 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
  • 15,230th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 154 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,162 since January last year

Shelby, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Shelby home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.55 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 13.27 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Solar fields in the city produce 8,384 megawatt hours, which is 100.54% of the city's electricity generation. The city has allowed a 50.00% increase in non-renewable fuel source use in their electric production facilities.

For every citizen in the city there are 3,758.65 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 81,051,572.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Shelby is Solar. They generate 8,384 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Shelby has 6 electricity generation plants, which is the highest out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shelby

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.152/kWh$0.095/kWh$181.45/mo.$75.72/mo.
253rd12.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shelby
198th$122.46Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shelby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shelby, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Shelby UtilitiesBUNDLED11.32105.571,907.478,141,960.85
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.00116.9921,966,293.892,635,938,139
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.24143.616,029,504.892,282,480,112

Zips with electric coverage in Shelby, North Carolina include: 28086, 28150, 28152

Kings Mountain, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Kings Mountain home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 13.27 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city ranks 78th out of 777 cities in the state for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 3,366 megawatt hours generated. About 0.10% of the city's electricity generation comes from solar energy.

For every citizen in the city there are 4,617.4 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 49,752,526.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Kings Mountain is Natural Gas. They generate 3,364,503 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Kings Mountain has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 14th highest out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.147/kWh$0.093/kWh$171.86/mo.$77.36/mo.
230th12.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kings Mountain
163rd$118.02Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kings Mountain Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kings Mountain, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Kings Mountain UtilitiesBUNDLED12.26114.1850,158.786,150,744.77
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED12.00116.9921,966,293.892,635,938,139
Rutherford ElectricBUNDLED13.67149.62917,244.86125,361,932

Zips with electric coverage in Kings Mountain, North Carolina include: 28086, 28150, 28016, 28073

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Boiling Springs, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Boiling Springs home are billed a residential electricity price of 12.00 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the state and the United States average prices of 13.27 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $134.93, while the Boiling Springs average is 13.29% lower at $116.99 per month. This is the 25th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. Selling an estimated 16,323.72 megawatt hours each year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in the city.

For every citizen in the city there are 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 17,481,149.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boiling Springs

Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs
25th$116.99Average residential monthly electricity bill for Boiling Springs Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Boiling Springs, 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

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Electricity Production in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Cleveland County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
James E. Rogers Energy ComplexDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Coal 5,183,3183,856,579,748.6744.04
Kings Mountain Energy CenterNTE Carolinas, LLC (100.00%)
Kings Mountain NC Natural Gas 3,364,5031,215,437,354.88361.25
Cleveland Cnty Generating FacilitySouthern Company (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Natural Gas 1,223,585681,218,307.81556.74
Broad River Solar, LLCBroad River Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 96,657
AyrshireCD Global Solar Holdings, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 34,995
Roper Farm, LLCRoper Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 9,691
Hutchinson FarmHutchinson Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 9,668
Waco FarmWaco Farm LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 9,098
SID Solar I, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 8,459
Sophie SolarSophie Solar LLC (100.00%)
Mooresboro NC Solar 7,928
Warbler HoldingsSolRiver Capital LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 7,714
Belwood FarmKenwood Creek Holdings, LLC (100.00%)
Belwood NC Solar 6,815
Dixon Dairy Road SolarPalmetto Power Management LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 6,644
Beetle SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 6,253
Cleveland County NC Solar 5,586
Audrey SolarAudrey Solar LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 4,843
233 Randolph 74 Solar I, LLC
Shelby NC Solar 4,022.37
231 Dixon 74 Solar I, LLC231 Dixon 74 Solar I, LLC (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 3,935
Lux Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Cleveland County NC Solar 3,901
Shelby Randolph Road Solar 1, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Shelby NC Solar 3,682

Cleveland County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every citizen in the county there are 7,347.58 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 739,681,054.76 kilograms, which is the 452nd worst total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Natural Gas makes up 69.42% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Cleveland County. Coal and Solar have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Coal is used to make 28.04% of electricity production and Solar makes up 2.46% of total production in the county. Cleveland County is home to 29 electricity producing plants, which is 6th most in North Carolina.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
69.42%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
28.04%
SOLAR
Solar
2.46%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.08%

Cleveland County, North Carolina Net Metering

Of the 5 electric suppliers in Cleveland County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and North Carolina has decent laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Cleveland County is 4.20%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Duke Energy Carolinas, Rutherford Electric, and Duke Energy Progress. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Cleveland County receiving a rank of 1075th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Cleveland County:

  • Belwood, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.41%
    • Rutherford Electric: 49.59%
  • Boiling Springs, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Casar, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
    • Rutherford Electric: 50.00%
  • Earl, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Fallston, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Grover, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Kings Mountain, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 48.51%
    • City of Kings Mountain Utilities: 44.52%
    • Rutherford Electric: 6.97%
  • Kingstown, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Lattimore, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Lawndale, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Patterson Springs, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Polkville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Shelby, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 34.20%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 34.20%
    • City of Shelby Utilities: 31.60%
  • Waco, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located within Cleveland County, North Carolina?

Cleveland County, North Carolina is home to 29 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Cleveland County, North Carolina?

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

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

There are 5 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

What electricity companies offer service in Cleveland County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas64,409
2City of Shelby Utilities8,524
3Rutherford Electric5,179
4City of Kings Mountain Utilities4,417
5Duke Energy Progress1,349

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-04-04