Forsyth County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Forsyth County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Forsyth County is the 4th most populated county in the state.
There was a 0.09% drop in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous 12 months in Forsyth County.
The use of non-renewable fuels in electricity production in Forsyth County has dropped by 19.37% during the past 12 months.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Forsyth County is 12.24 cents. This is approximately 23.55% less than the national average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
The largest provider in Forsyth County by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Forsyth County ranks 949th in the county out of 3230 counties for total generation of electricity from non-renewable energy sources, with 3,982.1 of the county's 89,572 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,979,037 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.79 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
89,572 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
85,590 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,982 MWh
Production per Capita
0.23 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,529,107,185 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,929.28 kg
Winston-Salem, NC Electricity Overview
Winston-Salem has an average residential electricity rate of 12.10 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.87% below North Carolina's average price of 13.27 cents. Selling an estimated 494,498.62 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city. With 90.17% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuel types, the city ranks 85th 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 979,354,350.05 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 3,896.49 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 36,526.9 megawatt hours (or 90.17%) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city. Also used is Natural Gas at 4.98% and Coal at 4.85% 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 February.
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 | 12.00 | 116.99 | 21,966,293.89 | 2,635,938,139 | |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | BUNDLED | 14.60 | 155.89 | 353,422 | 51,602,400 |
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 11.61 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 12.53% below North Carolina's average price of 13.27 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 $122.95. This is 8.88% lower than the state average of $134.93.
Coming in at as the 40th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Kernersville emits 102,212,990.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 143rd worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Kernersville, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kernersville
Kernersville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kernersville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.00 | 116.99 | 21,966,293.89 | 2,635,938,139 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 10.86 | 134.32 | 1,746,587 | 189,737,000 |
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 12.05 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 9.21% below North Carolina's average price of 13.27 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 $117.73. This is 12.75% lower than the state average of $134.93.
Coming in at as the 46th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Clemmons emits 81,503,776.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 27th worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Clemmons, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemmons
Clemmons residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clemmons, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.00 | 116.99 | 21,966,293.89 | 2,635,938,139 | |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | BUNDLED | 14.60 | 155.89 | 353,422 | 51,602,400 |
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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 | 40,509 | 17,612,682.78 | 434.78 | ||
Salem Energy Systems LLCDTE Energy (100.00%) | Forsyth County | NC | Landfill Gas | 26,705 | 23,421,086 | 877.03 | ||
Waste Management Piedmont LFGTE ProjectWaste Management of Carolinas Inc (100.00%) | Forsyth County | NC | Landfill Gas | 10,874 | 7,131,611.34 | 655.84 | ||
South Winston Farm, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Forsyth County | NC | Solar | 8,560 | ||||
Germantown Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Forsyth County | NC | Solar | 2,924 |
Forsyth County, North Carolina Details
Forsyth County is home to 5 electricity generation plants, which is the 59th highest number of power plants within a county in North Carolina. Electricity consumption in the county has byproducts of 1,529,107,185.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 3rd largest amount of any county in North Carolina. The county averages 3,929.28 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 41.95% of generation in the county. Combined with Wood/Wood Waste Solids (40.78%) and Solar (12.82%), these three fuel sources make up 95.55% electricity generation in the county.
Providers In Each City in Forsyth County:
- Bethania, North Carolina:
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 10.57%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 89.43%
- 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:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 56.25%
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 43.75%
- 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 | 57,289 |
| 2 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 2,807 |
| 3 | Surry-Yadkin EMC | 1,451 |
