Forsyth County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Forsyth County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Forsyth County is 10.42% lower than the national average monthly residential expense.
At an average residential price of 11.05 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Forsyth County enjoy a 23.57% discount from the national average price.
Averaging generation of 0.21 megawatt hours per resident each year, Forsyth County is 81 out of 100 counties in generation per capita in North Carolina.
Forsyth County ranks 4th out of 100 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its residents consuming 5,140,540.44 megawatt hours.
Forsyth County generates 11,733 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 66th in the state out of 100 counties for total megawatt hours produced using solar power sources.
The largest electricity company in Forsyth County by customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,140,540 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
79,878 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
74,939 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,939 MWh
Production per Capita
0.21 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,590,694,605 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,157.7 kg
Winston-Salem, NC Electricity Overview
Winston-Salem has an average residential electricity rate of 10.42 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 11.17% below North Carolina's average price of 11.73 cents. Selling an estimated 511,021.72 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city. With 84.68% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuel types, the city ranks 68th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total electricity production from renewable fuel sources.
Winston-Salem is home to one electricity generation plant. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 1,031,912,228.43 kilograms, which is 5th highest amount in North Carolina out of 777 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 4,135.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 13th highest polluting city in North Carolina when calculating by CO2 pollution per capita. Winston-Salem's power plants primarily use Wood/Wood Waste Solids, which makes up 27,299.45 megawatt hours (or 84.68%) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city. Also used is Natural Gas at 9.62% and Coal at 5.70% of production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 10.24 | 106.23 | 22,801,945 | 2,333,957,852 | |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | BUNDLED | 15.23 | 156.96 | 333,208 | 50,743,600 |
Zips with electric coverage in Winston-Salem, North Carolina include: 27284, 27107, 27106, 27105, 27127, 27103, 27104, 27012, 27101, 27023, 27040 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Kernersville, NC Electricity Overview
Kernersville has an average residential electricity rate of 10.65 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 9.21% below North Carolina's average price of 11.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $116.28. This is 8.07% lower than the state average of $126.49.
Coming in at as the 41st worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Kernersville emits 108,221,973.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 4,091.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 109th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Kernersville, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kernersville
Kernersville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kernersville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 10.24 | 106.23 | 22,801,945 | 2,333,957,852 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 11.44 | 135.45 | 1,625,173 | 185,884,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kernersville, North Carolina include: 27284, 27107, 27235
Clemmons, NC Electricity Overview
Clemmons has an average residential electricity rate of 10.33 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 11.93% below North Carolina's average price of 11.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $107.19. This is 15.26% lower than the state average of $126.49.
Coming in at as the 49th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Clemmons emits 86,593,127.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 4,091.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 109th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Clemmons, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemmons
Clemmons residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clemmons, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 10.24 | 106.23 | 22,801,945 | 2,333,957,852 | |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | BUNDLED | 15.23 | 156.96 | 333,208 | 50,743,600 |
Electricity Production in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Forsyth County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ingredion Winston SalemIngredion Inc - Winston Salem (100.00%) | Winston-Salem | NC | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 32,238 | 20,660,750.06 | 640.88 | ||
Salem Energy Systems LLCDTE Energy (100.00%) | Forsyth County | NC | Landfill Gas | 24,513 | 21,444,404.66 | 874.82 | ||
Waste Management Piedmont LFGTE ProjectWaste Management of Carolinas Inc (100.00%) | Forsyth County | NC | Landfill Gas | 11,394 | 7,462,568.26 | 654.96 | ||
South Winston Farm, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Forsyth County | NC | Solar | 8,797 | ||||
Germantown Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Forsyth County | NC | Solar | 2,936 |
Forsyth County, North Carolina Details
Forsyth County is home to 5 electricity generation plants, which is the 52nd highest number of power plants within a county in North Carolina. Electricity consumption in the county has byproducts of 1,590,694,605.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 3rd largest amount of any county in North Carolina. The county averages 4,157.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's pollution levels. They rank 15th worst county in North Carolina in this category. For electricity production purposes, Forsyth County's top fuel type is Landfill Gas, making up 44.95% of generation in the county. Combined with Wood/Wood Waste Solids (34.18%) and Solar (14.69%), these three fuel sources make up 93.82% electricity generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Forsyth County:
- Bethania, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 89.43%
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 10.57%
- Clemmons, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 98.11%
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 1.89%
- Kernersville, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 65.61%
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 34.39%
- Lewisville, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Rural Hall, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Tobaccoville, North Carolina:
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 43.75%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 56.25%
- Walkertown, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 96.33%
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 3.67%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are located in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
Forsyth County, North Carolina is home to 5 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
Forsyth County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 56,112 |
| 2 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 2,709 |
| 3 | Surry-Yadkin EMC | 1,417 |
