Columbus County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Columbus County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Columbus County is the 10th worst polluting county in North Carolina when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 4,819.46 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Columbus County saw a 2.52% decrease over the course of the previous 12 months.
Averaging production of 9.82 megawatt hours per resident per year, Columbus County is 30 out of 100 counties in generation per capita in North Carolina.
When calculating by number of customers, Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation is the largest supplier in Columbus County.
As the 732nd highest county in the United States for non-renewable production per capita, Columbus County produces 1.02 megawatt hours per person per year.
Emitting 248,076,977.53 kilograms of CO2 gases, Columbus County has the 1032nd worst pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the United States.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
658,580 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.79 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
505,504 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
452,871 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
52,634 MWh
Production per Capita
9.82 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
248,076,978 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,819.46 kg
Recent Energy News in Whiteville
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 5,894 positions to 19,334th, from last year's value of 13,440th
- In Whiteville, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 8,365 positions to 22,472nd, from last year's value of 14,107th
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,252 positions to 19,334th, from last month's value of 17,082nd
- In Whiteville, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 1,822 positions to 22,472nd, from last month's value of 24,294th
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 22 positions to 653rd, from last year's value of 631st
- In Whiteville, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 39 positions to 652nd, from last year's value of 613th
- In Whiteville, the residential electricity bill increased by 29% to $192.59, from last year's value of $149.3
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 7.97% to $143.48, from last year's value of $132.89
- In Whiteville, the residential electricity bill increased by 8.11% to $192.59, from last month's value of $178.15
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 2.58% to $143.48, from last month's value of $139.87
- In Whiteville, the residential electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 652nd, from last month's value of 653rd
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,917 positions to 12,588th, from last year's value of 10,671st
- In Whiteville, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,888 positions to 14,074th, from last year's value of 11,186th
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 92 positions to 12,588th, from last month's value of 12,496th
- In Whiteville, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 193 positions to 14,074th, from last month's value of 14,267th
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 9.88% to $537.88, from last year's value of $489.5
- In Whiteville, the commercial electricity bill increased by 23.01% to $599.61, from last year's value of $487.44
- In Whiteville, the commercial electricity bill increased by 9.43% to $599.61, from last month's value of $547.93
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 3 positions to 469th, from last year's value of 472nd
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 1.77% to $537.88, from last month's value of $528.53
- In Whiteville, the commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 4 positions to 472nd, from last month's value of 468th
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,799 positions to 15,714th, from last year's value of 13,915th
- In Whiteville, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,448 positions to 16,579th, from last month's value of 15,131st
- In Whiteville, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 998 positions to 16,579th, from last year's value of 15,581st
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 37 positions to 15,714th, from last month's value of 15,677th
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 7.29% to $16,831.54, from last year's value of $15,687.64
- In Whiteville, the industrial electricity bill increased by 11.32% to $17,935.8, from last month's value of $16,111.25
- In Whiteville, the industrial electricity bill increased by 9.27% to $17,935.8, from last year's value of $16,414.43
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 0.76% to $16,831.54, from last month's value of $16,704.76
- In Whiteville, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 616th, from last month's value of 615th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,521 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,182nd
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,344 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 1,359th
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 735.77 MWhs
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 33.9 MWhs
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 81 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 48th
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 71 positions to 129th, from last month's value of 58th
- In Whiteville, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Whiteville, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 129th, from last year's value of 128th
- In Whiteville, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In Whiteville, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 129th, from last month's value of 128th
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 873 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 331st
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 803 positions to 1,204th, from last month's value of 401st
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 735.77 MWhs
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 33.9 MWhs
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 63 positions to 98th, from last year's value of 35th
- In Whiteville, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 58 positions to 98th, from last month's value of 40th
Whiteville Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
14.5¢ per kWh
- 1.92% higher than last month
- 1.66% higher than January last year
- 7.45% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.14% lower than the US average
- 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 14,562nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,709 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,104 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
14.29¢ per kWh
- 0.14% higher than last month
- 14.09% higher than January last year
- 6.55% higher than the North Carolina average
- 15.8% lower than the US average
- 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since January last year
- 10,329th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 623 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,420 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$192.59 per month
- 8.11% higher than last month
- 29% higher than January last year
- 4.26% higher than the North Carolina average
- 27.57% higher than the US average
- 652nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 39 since January last year
- 22,472nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,822 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,365 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$143.48 per month
- 2.58% higher than last month
- 7.97% higher than January last year
- 5.71% higher than the North Carolina average
- 8.15% higher than the US average
- 653rd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since January last year
- 19,334th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,252 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,894 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
11.05¢ per kWh
- 6.32% lower than last month
- 4.62% lower than January last year
- 4.89% higher than the North Carolina average
- 17.14% lower than the US average
- 630th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 102 since January last year
- 9,697th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,071 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,084 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
10.59¢ per kWh
- 0.42% lower than last month
- 7.91% higher than January last year
- 5.5% higher than the North Carolina average
- 25.23% lower than the US average
- 612th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 83 since January last year
- 6,742nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 76 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,928 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$599.61 per month
- 9.43% higher than last month
- 23.01% higher than January last year
- 3.01% higher than the North Carolina average
- 63.21% lower than the US average
- 472nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 14,074th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 193 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,888 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$537.88 per month
- 1.77% higher than last month
- 9.88% higher than January last year
- 0.51% higher than the North Carolina average
- 67.14% lower than the US average
- 469th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
- 12,588th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 92 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,917 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
7.84¢ per kWh
- 12.08% lower than last month
- 0.98% higher than January last year
- 4.07% higher than the North Carolina average
- 20.2% lower than the US average
- 636th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has increased by 93 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 79 since January last year
- 11,610th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,107 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 249 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
7.52¢ per kWh
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 1.85% higher than January last year
- 1.49% higher than the North Carolina average
- 26.43% lower than the US average
- 619th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 95 since January last year
- 9,411th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 57 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,260 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$17,935.8 per month
- 11.32% higher than last month
- 9.27% higher than January last year
- 47.2% lower than the North Carolina average
- 46.8% lower than the US average
- 616th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 16,579th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,448 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 998 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$16,831.54 per month
- 0.76% higher than last month
- 7.29% higher than January last year
- 58.05% lower than the North Carolina average
- 50.8% lower than the US average
- 613th 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
- 15,714th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,799 since January last year
Whiteville, NC Electricity Overview
Whiteville's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.24 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 7.29% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.27 cents, which ranks the city 592nd best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 7,922.11 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other electricity provider. There is 545.54% more electricity used in Whiteville than is produced, meaning the city must purchase electricity from neighboring cities and counties.
Emissions in Whiteville average 3,274.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 724th 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 the city from electricity consumption is 15,804,758.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 193rd largest emissions amount in North Carolina. Roughly 100.00% of Whiteville's electricity is generated using Solar. Whiteville is home to one electricity producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whiteville
Whiteville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whiteville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 143.6 | 16,029,504.89 | 2,282,480,112 |
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Tabor City, NC Electricity Overview
Tabor City's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.11 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 6.29% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.27 cents, which ranks the city 568th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 4,800.74 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other electricity provider. There is 365.30% more electricity used in Tabor City than is produced, meaning the city must purchase electricity from neighboring cities and counties.
Emissions in Tabor City average 3,042.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 730th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 11,366,318.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 252nd largest emissions amount in North Carolina. Roughly 100.00% of Tabor City's electricity is generated using Solar. Tabor City is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 14th most plants within a city in North Carolina.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tabor City
Tabor City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tabor City, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.97 | 135.76 | 1,138,176.08 | 159,040,723 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 143.6 | 16,029,504.89 | 2,282,480,112 |
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Chadbourn, NC Electricity Overview
Chadbourn's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 14.11 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 6.29% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.27 cents, which ranks the city 559th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 3,717.67 megawatt hours each year, Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Chadbourn average is 1.21% higher at $139.68 per month.
Emissions in Chadbourn average 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 488th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 6,208,113.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 360th largest emissions amount in North Carolina. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chadbourn
Chadbourn residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chadbourn, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.97 | 135.76 | 1,138,176.08 | 159,040,723 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 143.6 | 16,029,504.89 | 2,282,480,112 |
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Electricity Production in Columbus County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Columbus County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
International Paper Riegelwood MillInternational Paper (100.00%) | Riegelwood CDP | NC | Black Liquour | 378,618.49 | 201,712,883.78 | 532.76 | ||
Arthur Solar, LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Tabor City | NC | Solar | 10,264 | ||||
Trojan Solar, LLCSol Systems (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 10,188 | ||||
Mill Pond Solar Farm, LLCMill Pond Solar Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 9,590 | ||||
McKenzie FarmMcKenzie Farm LLC (100.00%) | Whiteville | NC | Solar | 9,565 | ||||
Sadiebrook NC SolarSadiebrook Solar LLC (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 9,242 | ||||
Graham Solar Center LLCTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 9,205 | ||||
Acme Solar, LLCTransAlta Corporation (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 9,118 | ||||
Chadbourn FarmChadbourn Farm LLC (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 9,083 | ||||
Chauncey Farm LLCChauncey Farm (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 8,842 | ||||
Dessie Solar Center LLCTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 8,829 | ||||
Delco FarmDelco Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 8,747 | ||||
Broadway Solar Center, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 8,652 | ||||
Heedeh SolarBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 7,059 | ||||
Garrell Solar FarmGarrell Solar Farm LLC (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 6,707 | ||||
Panda Solar NC 6, LLCPanda Solar NC 6, LLC (100.00%) | Columbus County | NC | Solar | 1,786 | 6/2049 | |||
Beckwith SolarBeckwith Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Tabor City | NC | Solar | 9 |
Columbus County, North Carolina Details
Columbus County citizens average 4,819.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. A total of 248,076,977.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county a year. Black Liquour is the primary fuel type in Columbus County, with 64.49% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Other fuel types used include Solar at 25.10% and Natural Gas at 10.41%. Columbus County has 17 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 105th highest number of power plants in a county.
Providers In Each City in Columbus County:
- Boardman, North Carolina:
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 49.76%
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.24%
- Bolton, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Brunswick, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Cerro Gordo, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Chadbourn, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Fair Bluff, North Carolina:
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 49.92%
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.08%
- Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Sandyfield, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Tabor City, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.05%
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 49.95%
- Whiteville, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Columbus County, North Carolina?
There are 17 power plants located in Columbus County, North Carolina
How many electric companies offer service in Columbus County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Columbus County, North Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity provider in Columbus County, North Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Columbus County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation | 58,266 |
| 2 | Duke Energy Progress | 56,974 |
