Johnston County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Johnston County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity provider in Johnston County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Johnston County is the 32nd largest producing county in the state out of 100 counties when it comes to megawatt hours produced using sustainable fuel types.
Residents in Johnston County face an average of 1.18 outages lasting 118.28 minutes each year, compared to the US averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes per outage.
At $154.59, the Johnston County average monthly residential electric bill is 9.69% higher than the North Carolina average.
Johnston County ranks 11th out of 100 counties in the state for total consumption, with its population using 3,021,705.26 megawatt hours.
With 234,778 citizens within its borders and 169,508.05 megawatt hours produced a year, Johnston County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 0.72 megawatt hours. The city ranks 67 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in North Carolina.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,021,705 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.87 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
169,508 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
169,508 MWh
Production per Capita
0.72 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
887,690,151 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,780.98 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Clayton
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Clayton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
15.38¢ per kWh
- 7.36% lower than last month
- 4.59% higher than May last year
- 8.45% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.73% lower than the US average
- 675th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since May last year
- 16,470th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,211 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,254 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.81¢ per kWh
- 0.36% higher than last month
- 13.41% higher than May last year
- 14.57% higher than the North Carolina average
- 2.1% lower than the US average
- 711th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 41 since May last year
- 18,944th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 67 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,393 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$130.31 per month
- 9.68% higher than last month
- 21.65% higher than May last year
- 2.01% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.91% higher than the US average
- 494th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 88 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 58 since May last year
- 21,665th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 297 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,260 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$148.69 per month
- 1.32% higher than last month
- 13.38% higher than May last year
- 6.65% higher than the North Carolina average
- 8.75% higher than the US average
- 357th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 153 since May last year
- 21,372nd in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 446 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,014 since May last year
Clayton, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Clayton is roughly 15.81 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 14.57% above the state's average rate of 13.80 cents, resulting in the city ranking 711th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 98,312.21 megawatt hours a year, Clayton Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $140.93, while the Clayton average is 5.51% more at $148.69 per month. This ranks the city 357th in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in Clayton creates 101,535,056.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 43rd highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 246th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clayton
Clayton residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clayton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Electric | BUNDLED | 16.73 | 144.38 | 79,300.38 | 13,267,424.22 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.97 | 151.8 | 16,261,847.39 | 2,433,750,690 |
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 14.47 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 4.91% above the state's average rate of 13.80 cents, resulting in the city ranking 378th lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 164,313.05 megawatt hours a year, Smithfield Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $140.93, while the Smithfield average is 3.67% below at $135.76 per month. This ranks the city 273rd in the state for average monthly bill total.
Electricity use in Smithfield creates 44,492,800.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 83rd highest of any city in North Carolina. This total also equates to a ranking of 582nd worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Smithfield
Smithfield residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Smithfield, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.97 | 151.8 | 16,261,847.39 | 2,433,750,690 | |
| Smithfield Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.74 | 119.38 | 41,602.56 | 5,714,147.38 |
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Selma, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Selma is roughly 15.09 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, regrettably, 9.38% above the state's average rate of 13.80 cents, resulting in the city ranking 443rd lowest for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $145.43. This is 4.82% above the US average bill of $138.74. The city generates over 0 megawatt hours from its power plants, which is the 80th most in total production for any city in North Carolina.
Electricity use in Selma creates 24,375,758.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 137th highest of any city in North Carolina. Additionally, the city ranks 709th highest in the state for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. The city is home to one power producing plant. Selma's power plants most often use Solar, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Selma
Selma residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Selma, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.97 | 151.8 | 16,261,847.39 | 2,433,750,690 | |
| Town of Selma Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.98 | 138.19 | 27,988.38 | 4,192,178.73 |
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Electricity Production in Johnston County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Johnston County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Truman (NC) | Wendell | NC | Solar | 9,756 | ||||
Bizzell Church Solar 1, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 9,280 | ||||
Candace SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 9,005 | ||||
Keen FarmKeen Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Four Oaks | NC | Solar | 8,840 | ||||
Langdon Solar Farm, LLCLangdon Solar Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Four Oaks | NC | Solar | 8,742 | ||||
Banner SolarBanner Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Benson | NC | Solar | 8,555 | ||||
Bizzell Church Solar 2CD Global Solar Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 8,549 | ||||
Nitro SolarUSF Surry LLC (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 8,513 | ||||
Wendell Solar Farm LLCSol Systems (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 8,270 | ||||
4OaksUSF Surry LLC (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 8,263 | ||||
PrincetonUSF Surry LLC (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 8,163 | ||||
CII Methane Management IV, LLCFrontier Operation Services (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Landfill Gas | 7,934 | 4,815,225.32 | 606.91 | ||
Benson Solar, LLCNew Energy Solar (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 7,911 | ||||
Selma Solar LLCAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 7,583 | ||||
Happy SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 7,335 | ||||
Church Road Solar LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 7,060 | ||||
Murdock SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 6,478 | ||||
Red Toad 5840 Buffalo Road, LLCSol Systems (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 4,439 | ||||
315 Vinson RoadRed Toad 315 Vinson Road, LLC (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 4,418 | ||||
Powatan Road SolarRed Toad Powatan Phase 2 LLC (100.00%) | Johnston County | NC | Solar | 4,217 |
Johnston County, North Carolina Details
Approximately 887,690,151.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Johnston County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 2149th worst in the United States for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has the 36th most electricity generation plants of any county in the United States, with 28 total plants. In Johnston County, Solar is 95.32% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Providers In Each City in Johnston County:
- Archer Lodge, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Benson, North Carolina:
- Benson Electric: 91.44%
- Duke Energy Progress: 8.56%
- Clayton, North Carolina:
- Clayton Electric: 40.38%
- Duke Energy Progress: 59.62%
- Four Oaks, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Kenly, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Micro, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Pine Level, North Carolina:
- Town of Selma Utilities: 40.45%
- Duke Energy Progress: 59.55%
- Princeton, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Selma, North Carolina:
- Town of Selma Utilities: 45.86%
- Duke Energy Progress: 54.14%
- Smithfield, North Carolina:
- Smithfield Utilities: 49.15%
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.85%
- Wilson's Mills, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
* 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 Johnston County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, 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 | 89,019 |
| 2 | Clayton Electric | 8,349 |
| 3 | Wake Electric | 5,584 |
| 4 | Smithfield Utilities | 5,215 |
| 5 | South River Electric EMC | 3,784 |
| 6 | Town of Selma Utilities | 3,074 |
| 7 | Benson Electric | 2,154 |
| 8 | Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation (North Carolina) | 507 |
How many electric companies offer service in Johnston County, North Carolina?
Johnston County, North Carolina has 8 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Johnston County, North Carolina?
Johnston County, North Carolina has 28 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
