Halifax County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Halifax County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Halifax County is the 17th highest county in North Carolina for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 0.98 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.

During the previous year Halifax County had a 32.85% increase in hydroelectric power production.

With 32,582.58 megawatt hours produced from coal, Halifax County ranks 191st in the United States out of 3230 counties for coal power electricity production.

When calculating by customer count, Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in Halifax County.

Halifax County is the 54th largest county in the state, with 49,291 residents .

With a nationwide average residential electricity bill of $137.36, Halifax County residents, on average, pay about 11.69% more than their fellow Americans per month for electricity.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    623,009 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.64 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    591,513 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    543,429 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    48,084 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    12 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    84,613,807 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,716.62 kg

Roanoke Rapids, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Roanoke Rapids home are charged a residential electricity rate of 13.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.40% higher than the average North Carolina rate of 12.85 cents. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.36, while the Roanoke Rapids average is 12.37% higher at $154.34 per month. With 73.18% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuels, the city ranks 10th out of 777 cities in the state for total electricity production from renewable sources.

Roanoke Rapids' power plants primarily use Black Liquour, which accounts for 62.96% (or 112,857.75 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city. Also used is Coal at 18.18% and Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 10.22% of production. Electricity use in the city results in 79,488,839.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 46th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 5,197.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 4th worst in the state for pollution per capita. Roanoke Rapids has one power producing plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Roanoke Rapids

Roanoke Rapids residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.148/kWh$0.096/kWh$256.75/mo.$84.41/mo.
500th13.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Roanoke Rapids
735th$154.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Roanoke Rapids Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED12.78151.510,5171,523,989.16194,726,368
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED13.39133.4915,681,736.52,099,700,361
Roanoke Electric CooperativeBUNDLED16.20187.48168,03727,215,000

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South Rosemary CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call South Rosemary CDP home are charged a residential electricity rate of 12.78 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.54% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 12.85 cents. Dominion Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Customers in the city are faced with 1.12 power outages a year, with outages lasting about 125.36 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

There are no power facilities within South Rosemary CDP, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 3,713.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 405th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 3,713.69 kilograms per person and 2,557 residents in the city, the city emits 9,495,910.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Rosemary CDP

South Rosemary CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.092/kWh$267.59/mo.$82.47/mo.
344th12.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of South Rosemary CDP
697th$151.5Average residential monthly electricity bill for South Rosemary CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in South Rosemary CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dominion EnergyBUNDLED12.78151.51,523,989.16194,726,368

Enfield, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Enfield home are charged a residential electricity rate of 15.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.89% higher than the average North Carolina rate of 12.85 cents. Enfield, North Carolina Electric Utility is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.

There are no power facilities within Enfield, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 3,713.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 405th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 3,713.69 kilograms per person and 2,047 residents in the city, the city emits 7,601,927.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Enfield

Enfield residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.096/kWh$180.35/mo.$80.69/mo.
765th15.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Enfield
515th$136.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Enfield Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Enfield, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED13.39133.4915,681,736.52,099,700,361
Enfield, North Carolina Electric UtilityBUNDLED17.34139.0210,008.31,734,944.69

Electricity Production in Halifax County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Halifax County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Halifax County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 237,570
KapStone Kraft Paper CorpWestrock Kraft Paper, LLC (100.00%)
Roanoke Rapids NC Black Liquour 179,254.2675,359,894.91420.41
Halifax County NC Solar 135,236
North 301 SolarNorth 301 Solar (100.00%)
Halifax County NC Solar 39,453

Halifax County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Halifax County's power plants primarily use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 40.16% (or 237,570 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Also used is Solar at 29.53% and Black Liquour at 19.08% of production. Around 84,613,806.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity consumption. Averaging 1,716.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2762nd worst for pollution per capita. Halifax County has the 99th highest electricity producing plants of any county in the US, with 4 total plants.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
40.16%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
29.53%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
19.08%
COAL
Coal
5.51%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
3.10%
OTHER
Other
2.62%

Halifax County, North Carolina Net Metering

Halifax County has 3 out of 7 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Residents of North Carolina have above average net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Halifax County averages out to about 3.29% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Halifax County a rank of 485th best in the United States out of 3230.

Providers In Each City in Halifax County:

  • Enfield, North Carolina:
    • Enfield, North Carolina Electric Utility: 47.76%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 52.24%
  • Halifax, North Carolina:
    • Roanoke Electric Cooperative: 50.00%
    • Dominion Energy: 50.00%
  • Hobgood, North Carolina:
    • Hobgood Electric: 50.50%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 49.50%
  • Littleton, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 10.13%
    • Dominion Energy: 76.89%
    • Roanoke Electric Cooperative: 12.98%
  • Scotland Neck, North Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 14.75%
    • Scotland Neck, North Carolina Electric Utility: 48.80%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 36.45%
  • Weldon, North Carolina:
    • Dominion Energy: 78.31%
    • Roanoke Electric Cooperative: 19.55%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 2.14%

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

FAQ

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

Halifax County, North Carolina is home to 4 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Halifax County, North Carolina?

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

There are 7 electricity providers offering service in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Halifax County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity supplier in Halifax County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-11-07