Franklin County, NC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Franklin County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Franklin County, NC is $155.06
  • The average electricity rate in Franklin County, NC is 14.65¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Franklin County, NC

The average residential electric bill in Franklin County, NC is $155.06 per month. Franklin County, NC is the 60th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.

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Franklin County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

The average monthly residential electric bill in Franklin County totals $155.06. In contrast, the US average bill is $146.54.

At an average residential price of 14.65 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Franklin County enjoy a 11.86% discount from the national average rate.

Over the course of the last 12 months, Franklin County has had a 2.28% increase in production of electricity from solar power, up from 234,747 megawatt hours per year to 240,110 megawatt hours each year.

Franklin County generates 9,795 megawatts from wind turbines. That is enough to rank them 2nd in the state out of 100 counties for electricity production from wind power .

Averaging production of 3.35 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Franklin County is 46 out of 100 counties in the state for generation per capita.

Franklin County is the 37th most populous county in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    968,896 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    249,905 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    249,905 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.35 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    223,974,597 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,004.8 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lake Royale CDP

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Lake Royale CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.89¢ per kWh

  • 5.07% lower than last month
  • 13.2% higher than November last year
  • 11.81% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 0.83% lower than the US average
  • 699th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 33 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
  • 19,003rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,888 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,733 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.73¢ per kWh

  • 1.05% higher than last month
  • 11.79% higher than November last year
  • 9.85% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 4.63% lower than the US average
  • 694th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since November last year
  • 16,454th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,611 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$138.17 per month

  • 11.23% higher than last month
  • 1.01% higher than November last year
  • 12.62% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 16.86% higher than the US average
  • 640th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 207 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 84 since November last year
  • 24,093rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,364 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 42 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$156.27 per month

  • 0.07% higher than last month
  • 13.1% higher than November last year
  • 8.42% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 9.86% higher than the US average
  • 457th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 105 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 99 since November last year
  • 21,851st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 214 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,952 since November last year

Lake Royale CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Lake Royale CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.61% higher than the state's average price of 13.97 cents and 5.39% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $156.27. This is 6.64% higher than the nationwide average bill of $146.54. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1.11 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 130.74 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Lake Royale CDP results in the release of 12,953,381.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 237th highest in the state out of 777 cities. This total results in 4,049.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 121st worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Royale CDP

Lake Royale CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.183/kWh$0.096/kWh$209.19/mo.$80.69/mo.
694th15.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Royale CDP
457th$156.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake Royale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake Royale CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.24157.9216,932,601.782,580,206,163

Louisburg, NC Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Louisburg are charged an average residential electricity rate of 15.44 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.56% higher than the state's average price of 13.97 cents and 7.11% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $146.54, while the Louisburg average is 3.40% more at $151.52 per month. Louisburg, North Carolina Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Electricity consumption in Louisburg results in the release of 11,953,230.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 251st highest in the state out of 777 cities. This total results in 4,049.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 121st worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Louisburg

Louisburg residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.122/kWh$190.80/mo.$97.59/mo.
485th15.44¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Louisburg
363rd$151.52Average residential monthly electricity bill for Louisburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Louisburg, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Louisburg, North Carolina Electric UtilityBUNDLED14.47142.1818,966.092,744,731.42

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Youngsville, NC Electricity Overview

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Citizens living in Youngsville are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.28% higher than the state's average price of 13.97 cents and 9.87% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $155.12. This is 5.85% higher than the nationwide average bill of $146.54. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1.24 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting around 119.96 minutes each. The United States averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes per outage.

Electricity consumption in Youngsville results in the release of 10,135,140.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 283rd highest in the state out of 777 cities. This total results in 4,049.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the city 121st worst in the state for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. There are no electricity generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Youngsville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.102/kWh$193.80/mo.$92.00/mo.
443rd14.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Youngsville
400th$155.12Average residential monthly electricity bill for Youngsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Youngsville, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.24157.9216,932,601.782,580,206,163
Wake ElectricBUNDLED12.75143.23702,500.989,566,014.82

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

Power Plants in Franklin County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Highest Power Solar, LLCHighest Power Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 101,7773211
Fox Creek SolarJohn Laing US Solar Corp. (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 80,5814011
South Louisburg SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Wind 9,795311
Morgan Farm, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 9,22324211
Franklinton SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 9,02129711
Cirrus Solar LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 8,96231711
Sarah SolarUSF Surry, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 7,90046011
Tides Lane FarmTides Lane Solar LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 6,38252811
Soul City SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 5,21557411
Progress Solar 1, LLCOppidum Renewables USA, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 5,00757811
Franklin Solar 2Franklin Solar 2 LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 3,79163111
Franklin Solar, LLCArgand Energy Solutions, LLC (100.00%)
Franklin County NC Solar 2,25170911

Franklin County, North Carolina Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
96.08%
WIND
Wind
3.92%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Franklin County results in the release of 223,974,597.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 1102nd highest in the nation out of 3221 counties and 44th highest in the state out of 100 counties. Averaging 3,004.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2279th highest for emissions per capita from electricity use. Approximately 96.08% of Franklin County's electricity is generated using Solar. There are 12 power plants in Franklin County, which is the 182nd most plants in a county in the country.

Franklin County, North Carolina Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Franklin County include Duke Energy Progress and Wake Electric Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and North Carolina has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Franklin County is about 3.94% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The United States average is 2.43%, meaning Franklin County ranks 1145th best in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Franklin County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in Franklin County:

  • Bunn, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Centerville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Franklinton, North Carolina:
    • Wake Electric: 5.40%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 94.60%
  • Louisburg, North Carolina:
    • Louisburg, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Youngsville, North Carolina:
    • Wake Electric: 12.18%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 87.82%

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

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Franklin County, North Carolina?

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

How many power plants are located within Franklin County, North Carolina?

There are 12 power plants located in Franklin County, North Carolina

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Progress52,759
2Wake Electric13,063
3Louisburg, North Carolina Electric Utility2,102

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

Franklin County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2025-06-04