Johnston County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Johnston County, NC is $156.82
- The average electricity rate in Johnston County, NC is 14.87¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Johnston County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Johnston County, NC is $156.82 per month. Johnston County, NC is the 63rd most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Johnston County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Releasing 944,770,745.36 kilograms of CO2 gases, Johnston County has the 363rd worst pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3221 counties in the US.
Citizens in Johnston County pay $156.82 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average of $144.89.
Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity company in Johnston County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
No electricity generation takes place in Johnston County.
Johnston County ranks 11th out of 100 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population using 3,048,926.13 megawatt hours.
Citizens in Johnston County experience an average of 1.23 outages lasting 122.7 minutes per year, compared to the national averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes an outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,048,926 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
944,770,745 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,024.1 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Clayton
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Clayton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
16.66¢ per kWh
- 1.56% lower than last month
- 13.96% higher than November last year
- 10.28% higher than the North Carolina average
- 2.19% lower than the US average
- 517th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since November last year
- 18,009th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 994 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,442 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.65¢ per kWh
- 1.1% higher than last month
- 10.55% higher than November last year
- 9.27% higher than the North Carolina average
- 5.13% lower than the US average
- 523rd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 161 since November last year
- 16,150th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 192 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,120 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$123.23 per month
- 0.39% lower than last month
- 8.24% higher than November last year
- 0.44% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.22% higher than the US average
- 390th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 63 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 231 since November last year
- 18,552nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,068 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,786 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$144.31 per month
- 0.54% higher than last month
- 12.17% higher than November last year
- 0.12% higher than the North Carolina average
- 1.45% higher than the US average
- 320th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since November last year
- 17,178th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 47 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,932 since November last year
Clayton, NC Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity price for Clayton is roughly 15.65 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 11.92% above the state's average rate of 13.98 cents, resulting in the city ranking 523rd lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 101,217.97 megawatt hours a year, Clayton Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $144.89, while the Clayton average is 0.40% below at $144.31 per month. This ranks the city 320th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in Clayton creates 102,558,277.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 43rd highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 11th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clayton
Clayton residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clayton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Electric | BUNDLED | 14.64 | 125.39 | 83,315.74 | 12,193,999.15 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.17 | 157.93 | 17,069,269.5 | 2,589,436,364 |
Zips with electric coverage in Clayton, North Carolina include: 27610, 27520, 27527
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Smithfield, NC Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity price for Smithfield is roughly 14.83 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 6.11% above the state's average rate of 13.98 cents, resulting in the city ranking 432nd lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Smithfield Utilities. Customers in the city are faced with 1.11 electrical outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 130.74 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Electricity use in Smithfield creates 44,941,177.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 84th highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 62nd worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Smithfield
Smithfield residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Smithfield, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.17 | 157.93 | 17,069,269.5 | 2,589,436,364 | |
| Smithfield Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.55 | 112.03 | 43,855.82 | 5,065,363.75 |
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Selma, NC Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity price for Selma is roughly 15.93 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 13.95% above the state's average rate of 13.98 cents, resulting in the city ranking 725th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 44,962.79 megawatt hours a year, Town of Selma Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $144.89, while the Selma average is 5.26% more at $152.51 per month. This ranks the city 373rd in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in Selma creates 25,420,255.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 136th highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 359th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Selma
Selma residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Selma, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 15.17 | 157.93 | 17,069,269.5 | 2,589,436,364 | |
| Town of Selma Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.54 | 136.1 | 26,521.79 | 4,121,425.98 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Johnston County, North Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity provider in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What electricity companies offer service in Johnston County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 90,784 |
| 2 | Clayton Electric | 8,852 |
| 3 | Wake Electric | 5,492 |
| 4 | Smithfield Utilities | 4,950 |
| 5 | South River Electric EMC | 3,694 |
| 6 | Town of Selma Utilities | 3,080 |
| 7 | Benson Electric | 2,110 |
| 8 | Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation (North Carolina) | 496 |
How many electric companies offer service in Johnston County, North Carolina?
There are 8 electricity companies offering service in Johnston County, North Carolina.