Durham County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Durham County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Durham County has had a 18.04% drop throughout the past 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production.
Durham County generates 0.1 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 1816th highest county out of 3230 counties for production per capita in the nation.
Durham County generates 0.08 megawatt hours per capita per year from solar power, giving the county a rank of 71st out of 100 counties in North Carolina for this category.
Durham County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 15.68% below the United States average rate, at 13.59 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Renewable electricity sources account for 100.00%, or 31,888 megawatt hours, of Durham County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 69th in North Carolina for total megawatt hours from sustainable sources.
Durham County residents pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $136.72, which is 1.70% lower than the state average bill of $139.09 and 0.94% lower than the national average bill of $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,258,218 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
31,888 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
31,888 MWh
Production per Capita
0.1 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,286,292,853 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,866.46 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Durham
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Rates and Production Categories
Durham Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.8¢ per kWh
- 1.48% lower than last month
- 23.71% higher than April last year
- 1.18% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.46% lower than the US average
- 286th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 93 since April last year
- 15,009th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,452 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,303 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.01¢ per kWh
- 1.85% higher than last month
- 16.54% higher than April last year
- 5.27% lower than the North Carolina average
- 19.33% lower than the US average
- 206th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since April last year
- 7,252nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 217 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,030 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$111.47 per month
- 7.45% lower than last month
- 25.91% higher than April last year
- 2.24% lower than the North Carolina average
- 1.13% lower than the US average
- 261st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 66 since April last year
- 18,132nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 767 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,878 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$125.02 per month
- 1.55% higher than last month
- 12.41% higher than April last year
- 9.14% lower than the North Carolina average
- 8.13% lower than the US average
- 198th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 11,762nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 432 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,499 since April last year
Durham, NC Electricity Overview
Durham averages a residential electricity rate of 13.01 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 5.27% less than the state's average price of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 206th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Solar gardens in the city produce, on average, 0.02 megawatt hours per person living in the city. The city is ranked 36th in the state in total electricity generated from power generating plants within its borders, with 12,183 megawatt hours produced.
Durham residents average 3,884.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 1,133,755,315.25 kilograms, the city ranks 4th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. There are 2 power generation plants in the city, which is the 9th most plants in a city in the state. Durham has about 54.43% of its electricity generated by Landfill Gas.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Durham
Durham residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Durham, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 15.81 | 178.75 | 404,615.02 | 63,986,991.4 | |
| Wake Electric | BUNDLED | 15.03 | 155.88 | 626,441.1 | 94,172,650.04 |
Zips with electric coverage in Durham, North Carolina include: 27703, 27713, 27707, 27705, 27704, 27560, 27517, 27701, 27712, 27617, 27503 and 1 other zip code(s).
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Gorman CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Gorman CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 6.06% less than the state's average price of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 170th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The average residential power bill for a resident in the city is $123.23 per month. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 554 residential customers, more than all other vendors who operate in the city.
Gorman CDP residents average 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use. With total emissions of 4,079,673.44 kilograms, the city ranks 439th highest in North Carolina for total pollution from electricity use, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. Within Gorman CDP, there are no power facilities. The citizens must depend on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gorman CDP
Gorman CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gorman CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
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Electricity Production in Durham County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Durham County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Star SolarStar Solar LLC (100.00%) | Durham County | NC | Solar | 8,847 | ||||
Mas Durham Power, LLCMas Durham Power, LLC (100.00%) | Durham | NC | Landfill Gas | 6,631 | 4,597,260.3 | 693.3 | ||
Mile FarmKenwood Creek Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Durham County | NC | Solar | 6,602 | ||||
Durham SolarSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Durham | NC | Solar | 5,552 | ||||
XPF Solar FieldUnited Therapeutics Corporation (100.00%) | Durham County | NC | Solar | 4,256 |
Durham County, North Carolina Details
Durham County residents average 3,866.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 30th highest in the state out of 100 in this category. With total emissions of 1,286,292,852.73 kilograms, the county ranks 262nd highest in the United States for total pollution from electricity use. The county is home to 5 power generation plants, which is the 486th most plants within a county out of the nation's 3230 counties. Durham County has about 79.21% of its electricity generated by Solar.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Durham County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Durham County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many electric companies offer service in Durham County, North Carolina?
Durham County, North Carolina is home to 4 electricity companies operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Durham County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 49,435 |
| 2 | Wake Electric | 6,447 |
| 3 | Duke Energy Progress | 4,629 |
| 4 | Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | 2,352 |
How many power plants are located within Durham County, North Carolina?
There are 5 electricity plants located in Durham County, North Carolina
