Forsyth County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Forsyth County, NC is $142.39
- The average electricity rate in Forsyth County, NC is 14.15¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Forsyth County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Forsyth County, NC is $142.39 per month. Forsyth County, NC is the 35th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Forsyth County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Emitting 1,566,007,670.88 kilograms of CO2 gases, Forsyth County has the 4th worst pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in North Carolina.
Forsyth County citizens experience outages lasting on average 150.6 minutes per incident, with about 1.28 outages per year.
Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Forsyth County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
The electricity consumed by residents of Forsyth County is produced outside of their borders as the county has no power generation facilities.
Over the most recent year, Forsyth County experienced a 3.16% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.
Forsyth County is the 4th most populated county in North Carolina, with 389,157 citizens calling the county home.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,053,757 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,566,007,671 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,024.1 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Winston-Salem
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Rates and Production Categories
Winston-Salem Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.45¢ per kWh
- 5.91% lower than last month
- 15.11% higher than November last year
- 4.34% lower than the North Carolina average
- 15.16% lower than the US average
- 343rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 51 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since November last year
- 11,325th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,005 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,063 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.16¢ per kWh
- 1.13% higher than last month
- 18.16% higher than November last year
- 1.08% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.12% lower than the US average
- 367th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 141 since November last year
- 11,931st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 701 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,718 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$116.07 per month
- 3.34% higher than last month
- 1.75% higher than November last year
- 5.39% lower than the North Carolina average
- 1.83% lower than the US average
- 276th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 58 since November last year
- 14,920th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,380 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,070 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$137.05 per month
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 19.41% higher than November last year
- 4.92% lower than the North Carolina average
- 3.65% lower than the US average
- 232nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since November last year
- 14,873rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,610 since November last year
Winston-Salem, NC Electricity Overview
Winston-Salem has an average residential electricity rate of 14.16 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.32% above North Carolina's average rate of 13.98 cents. This ranks the city 367th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city deals with an average of 1.25 power outages per customer each year. These outages are on average 157.68 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 677,784.21 megawatt hours a year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Coming in at as the 5th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Winston-Salem emits 1,011,430,003.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 359th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Winston-Salem, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 | |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 167.3 | 353,338.55 | 56,888,809.72 |
Zips with electric coverage in Winston-Salem, North Carolina include: 27284, 27107, 27106, 27127, 27105, 27103, 27104, 27012, 27101, 27023, 27040 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Kernersville, NC Electricity Overview
Kernersville has an average residential electricity rate of 13.77 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.47% below North Carolina's average price of 13.98 cents. The city deals with an average of 1.29 power outages per customer each year. These outages are on average 148.72 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 86,530.19 megawatt hours a year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Coming in at as the 41st worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Kernersville emits 106,139,728.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 62nd worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Kernersville, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kernersville
Kernersville residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kernersville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 11.99 | 142.5 | 1,738,889.44 | 208,534,253.99 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kernersville, North Carolina include: 27284, 27107, 27235
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Clemmons, NC Electricity Overview
Clemmons has an average residential electricity rate of 14.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.55% above North Carolina's average rate of 13.98 cents. This ranks the city 426th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city deals with an average of 1.25 power outages per customer each year. These outages are on average 157.68 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage. Selling an estimated 61,249.62 megawatt hours a year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city.
Coming in at as the 48th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Clemmons emits 84,634,924.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 359th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Clemmons, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemmons
Clemmons residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clemmons, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 | |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | BUNDLED | 16.10 | 167.3 | 353,338.55 | 56,888,809.72 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity provider in Forsyth County, North Carolina by total revenue is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many electric companies offer service in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
Forsyth County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 76,951 |
| 2 | Surry-Yadkin EMC | 3,420 |
| 3 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 1,305 |
