Lee County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lee County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Averaging production of 0.92 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Lee County is 64 out of 100 counties in the state in production per capita.
With total generation of 60,101 megawatt hours, Lee County is ranked 1425th largest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties for total generation.
Over 100.00% of Lee County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuels, ranking Lee County at 59th in North Carolina for total sustainable electricity production.
Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has dropped by 5.19% over the previous year in Lee County.
Lee County residents are faced with an average residential monthly electricity bill of $172.52, which is 24.04% higher than the state average bill of $139.09 and 25.00% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Lee County is the 849th largest county by population in the United States, with 65,476 residents .
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
838,076 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
60,101 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
60,101 MWh
Production per Capita
0.92 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
235,932,114 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,603.34 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sanford
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Sanford Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.62¢ per kWh
- 14.56% lower than last month
- 10.19% higher than April last year
- 4.25% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.66% lower than the US average
- 576th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 127 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 17,653rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,947 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,945 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.11¢ per kWh
- 0.8% higher than last month
- 17.33% higher than April last year
- 10.02% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.31% lower than the US average
- 621st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since April last year
- 17,329th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 484 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,195 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$120.39 per month
- 16.27% lower than last month
- 11.95% higher than April last year
- 5.58% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.78% higher than the US average
- 580th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 67 since April last year
- 23,000th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,872 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,872 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$149.9 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 13.53% higher than April last year
- 8.94% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.16% higher than the US average
- 547th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since April last year
- 22,345th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 567 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,793 since April last year
Sanford, NC Electricity Overview
Sanford's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 621st out of 777 cities in North Carolina. Selling an estimated 95,087.48 megawatt hours, Duke Energy Progress is the largest provider in the city. The city produces 23,084 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of their total generation, from renewable fuels
Sanford has 4 power generation plants, which is the 2nd most for a city in the state. The city is the 37th worst ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city releasing 109,543,797.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city also ranks 714th highest in North Carolina in pollution per capita, averaging 3,648.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. When considering electricity generation, Sanford's primary fuel type is Solar, accounting for 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sanford
Sanford residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sanford, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Electricity Production in Lee County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Lee County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cohen Farm Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Lee County | NC | Solar | 9,668 | ||||
Cotten Farm, LLCHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Sanford | NC | Solar | 9,574 | ||||
Elm Solar, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Lee County | NC | Solar | 9,377 | ||||
Sweetgum SolarSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Lee County | NC | Solar | 9,151 | ||||
Boaz Farm SolarCD Global Solar Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Sanford | NC | Solar | 8,913 | ||||
BalsamSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Lee County | NC | Solar | 8,821 | ||||
Broadway Road Solar, LLCBroadway Road Solar (100.00%) | Sanford | NC | Solar | 3,960 | ||||
Cougar Solar, LLCCougar Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Sanford | NC | Solar | 637 |
Lee County, North Carolina Details
Lee County has 8 power generation plants, which is 37th most in North Carolina. The county's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 235,932,113.75 kilograms, which is the 1078th highest of any county in the US. Averaging 3,603.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2188th highest for pollution per capita. Lee County's power plants most often use Solar, which accounts for 60,101 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lee County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity supplier in Lee County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.
How many electric companies offer service in Lee County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity companies operating in Lee County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Lee County, North Carolina?
There are 8 electricity plants located in Lee County, North Carolina
What electricity companies offer service in Lee County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 34,804 |
| 2 | Central Electric | 14,320 |
