Electric Rates & Providers in Edgecombe County, NC

Edgecombe County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Edgecombe County, NC is $173.09
  • The average electricity rate in Edgecombe County, NC is 15.05¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Edgecombe County, NC

The average residential electric bill in Edgecombe County, NC is $173.09 per month. Edgecombe County, NC is the 90th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.

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Edgecombe County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

With a population of 49,609 citizens, Edgecombe County is the 1021st largest county in the nation.

Edgecombe County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 10.62 megawatt hours per citizen per year.

Edgecombe County has emissions of 741.57 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2744th worst polluting county in the country by per capita pollution.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Edgecombe County is 15.05 cents. This is approximately 9.47% below the national average price of 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.

Edgecombe County is the 28 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 100 counties in the state, with a population of 49,609 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 526,747.

Edgecombe County is 450th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours generated from renewable energy, with 526,747 megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuel types.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    644,843 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    526,747 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    526,747 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    10.62 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    36,788,383 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    741.57 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Tarboro

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Tarboro Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.03¢ per kWh

  • 1.59% lower than last month
  • 12.53% higher than November last year
  • 6.08% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 5.92% lower than the US average
  • 458th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since November last year
  • 15,972nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 884 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,409 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.07¢ per kWh

  • 1% higher than last month
  • 10.59% higher than November last year
  • 5.22% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 8.65% lower than the US average
  • 453rd in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since November last year
  • 14,607th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 194 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,799 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$126.76 per month

  • 2.8% higher than last month
  • 5.37% higher than November last year
  • 3.32% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 7.21% higher than the US average
  • 418th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 96 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 32 since November last year
  • 20,039th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,755 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,605 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$148.16 per month

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 12.34% higher than November last year
  • 2.79% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 4.16% higher than the US average
  • 345th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since November last year
  • 18,344th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 62 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,061 since November last year

Tarboro, NC Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 15.07 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Tarboro, which is 7.86% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.97 cents and 9.38% less than the US average of 16.62 cents. With an estimated 6,562 residential customers, Town of Tarboro Utilities is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.54, while the Tarboro average is 1.10% higher at $148.16 per month.

Emitting 43,460,034.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Tarboro ranks 86th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,049.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tarboro

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.165/kWh$0.101/kWh$186.06/mo.$82.78/mo.
453rd15.07¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tarboro
345th$148.16Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tarboro Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tarboro, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.55170.531,642,262.02222,479,016
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.24157.9216,932,601.782,580,206,163
Town of Tarboro UtilitiesBUNDLED13.15123.8363,067.098,291,365.28

Princeville, NC Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.67 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Princeville, which is 5.06% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.97 cents and 11.73% less than the US average of 16.62 cents. With an estimated 58 residential customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest vendor in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.54, while the Princeville average is 13.71% higher at $166.64 per month.

Emitting 6,673,077.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Princeville ranks 354th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,049.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Princeville

Princeville residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.103/kWh$237.31/mo.$90.21/mo.
420th14.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Princeville
665th$166.64Average residential monthly electricity bill for Princeville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Princeville, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED13.55170.531,642,262.02222,479,016
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.24157.9216,932,601.782,580,206,163
Edgecombe Martin EMCBUNDLED15.72181.73150,646.7723,681,509.53

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Sharpsburg, NC Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 15.10 cents per kilowatt hour for consumers in Sharpsburg, which is 8.11% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.97 cents and 9.17% less than the US average of 16.62 cents. Sharpsburg, NC Utilities sells an estimated 17,384.19 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other electricity providers. The average residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $147.26 per month, while the national average is $146.54. Customers in the city are stuck with a 0.49% markup compared to other residents in the nation.

Emitting 6,247,911.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Sharpsburg ranks 366th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,049.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sharpsburg

Sharpsburg residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.107/kWh$186.20/mo.$76.40/mo.
457th15.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sharpsburg
335th$147.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sharpsburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sharpsburg, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sharpsburg, NC UtilitiesBUNDLED14.15138.1813,453.591,903,790.59

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Edgecombe County, North Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Edgecombe County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Harts Mill Solar, LLCHarts Mills Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Edgecombe County NC Solar 175,403411
Fern Solar LLCBayWa r.e. Solar Projects LLC (100.00%)
Edgecombe County NC Solar 174,992611
Conetoe II Solar, LLCDuke Energy Progress (100.00%)
Edgecombe County NC Solar 145,7361211
Conetoe SolarConetoe Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Edgecombe County NC Solar 8,72236711
Tarboro SolarTarboro Solar LLC (100.00%)
Edgecombe County NC Solar 8,69637011
Leggett Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Edgecombe County NC Solar 6,16953311
Tolson SolarOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%)
Edgecombe County NC Solar 4,26859611
QVC IncRMQ Ventures LLC (100.00%)
Edgecombe County NC Solar 2,76169811

Edgecombe County, North Carolina Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 81st worst ranked county out of 100 counties in North Carolina, Edgecombe County emits 36,788,383.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county averages 741.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. They rank 2744th worst in the country in this category. Solar is the primary fuel in Edgecombe County, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Edgecombe County has the 45th most electricity generation plants of any county in North Carolina, with 8 total power plants.

Edgecombe County, North Carolina Net Metering

There are 10 companies in Edgecombe County providing electricity. Of those 10, 20.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Citizens of North Carolina have pretty good net metering laws that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

There are 5 companies in Edgecombe County that report energy loss, including Duke Energy Progress, Edgecombe Martin EMC, and Town of Tarboro Utilities. Together, these 5 electricity companies average an annual energy loss of 3.17% of electricity generated. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.43%, Edgecombe County is ranked as the 622nd best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Edgecombe County:

  • Conetoe, North Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Leggett, North Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 100.00%
  • Macclesfield, North Carolina:
    • MacClesfield, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Pinetops, North Carolina:
    • Pinetops, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Princeville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 28.61%
    • Dominion Energy: 69.09%
    • Edgecombe Martin EMC: 2.31%
  • Sharpsburg, North Carolina:
    • Sharpsburg, NC Utilities: 100.00%
  • Speed, North Carolina:
    • Edgecombe Martin EMC: 3.67%
    • Dominion Energy: 96.33%
  • Tarboro, North Carolina:
    • Town of Tarboro Utilities: 50.85%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 45.60%
    • Dominion Energy: 3.55%

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

FAQ

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

The largest electricity provider in Edgecombe County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.

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

There are 10 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

How many power plants are located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

There are 8 electricity plants in Edgecombe County, North Carolina

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

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-04-01