Lenoir County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lenoir County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
At $145.07, the Lenoir County average monthly residential electric bill is 7.51% more than the North Carolina average bill and 5.11% above the US average.
As the 1236th largest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties, Lenoir County generates 179,055.04 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.
Lenoir County generates 177,391 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 196th in the United States out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.
When calculating by total customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity provider in Lenoir County.
Lenoir County is the 947th largest county by population in the United States, with 55,344 residents .
As the 1012th highest county in the United States for non-renewable generation per capita, Lenoir County generates 0.03 megawatt hours per person each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
708,094 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.79 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
179,055 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
177,391 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,664 MWh
Production per Capita
3.24 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
161,131,799 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,911.46 kg
Recent Energy News in Kinston
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,420 positions to 10,329th, from last year's value of 6,909th
- In Kinston, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,709 positions to 14,562nd, from last month's value of 11,853rd
- In Kinston, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,104 positions to 14,562nd, from last year's value of 12,458th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 623 positions to 10,329th, from last month's value of 9,706th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 22 positions to 732nd, from last year's value of 710th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 14.09% to 14.29 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 12.53 ¢ / kWh
- In Kinston, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 23 positions to 732nd, from last month's value of 709th
- In Kinston, the residential electricity rate increased by 1.92% to 14.5 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 14.23 ¢ / kWh
- In Kinston, the residential electricity rate increased by 1.66% to 14.5 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 14.26 ¢ / kWh
- In Kinston, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 732nd, from last year's value of 731st
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.14% to 14.29 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 14.27 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,928 positions to 6,742nd, from last year's value of 4,814th
- In Kinston, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 3,071 positions to 9,697th, from last month's value of 12,768th
- In Kinston, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 1,084 positions to 9,697th, from last year's value of 10,781st
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 83 positions to 612th, from last year's value of 695th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 76 positions to 6,742nd, from last month's value of 6,818th
- In Kinston, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 102 positions to 630th, from last year's value of 732nd
- In Kinston, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 23 positions to 630th, from last month's value of 653rd
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 7.91% to 10.59 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.81 ¢ / kWh
- In Kinston, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 6.32% to 11.05 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 11.8 ¢ / kWh
- In Kinston, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 4.62% to 11.05 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.59 ¢ / kWh
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 0.42% to 10.59 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.63 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,260 positions to 9,411th, from last year's value of 7,151st
- In Kinston, the industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 4,107 positions to 11,610th, from last month's value of 15,717th
- In Kinston, the industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 249 positions to 11,610th, from last year's value of 11,859th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 95 positions to 619th, from last year's value of 714th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 57 positions to 9,411th, from last month's value of 9,354th
- In Kinston, the industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 93 positions to 636th, from last month's value of 729th
- In Kinston, the industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 79 positions to 636th, from last year's value of 715th
- In Kinston, the industrial electricity rate decreased by 12.08% to 7.84 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 8.92 ¢ / kWh
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 1.85% to 7.52 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.39 ¢ / kWh
- In Kinston, the industrial electricity rate increased by 0.98% to 7.84 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.77 ¢ / kWh
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 0.08% to 7.52 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 7.52 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,504 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 1,199th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 807 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,896th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 128 MWhs
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 61.81 MWhs
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 92 positions to 129th, from last month's value of 37th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 29 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 100th
- In Kinston, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Kinston, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 129th, from last year's value of 128th
- In Kinston, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In Kinston, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 129th, from last month's value of 128th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 870 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 129th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 815 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 184th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 128 MWhs
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 61.81 MWhs
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 24 positions to 29th, from last year's value of 5th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 25 positions to 29th, from last month's value of 4th
- In Kinston, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In Kinston, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
- In Kinston, the distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 1 position to 29th, from last year's value of 28th
- In Kinston, the distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 1 position to 29th, from last month's value of 28th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 852 positions to 1,008th, from last month's value of 156th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 769 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 239th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 68783.21615384615 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 33211.978769230765 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 24 positions to 29th, from last year's value of 5th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 25 positions to 29th, from last month's value of 4th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,964 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 735th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,799 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 900th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 114 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 15th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 114 positions to 129th, from last month's value of 15th
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 68783.21615384615 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Kinston, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 33211.978769230765 CO2 equivalent kgs
Kinston Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
14.5¢ per kWh
- 1.92% higher than last month
- 1.66% higher than January last year
- 7.45% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.14% lower than the US average
- 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 14,562nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,709 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,104 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
14.29¢ per kWh
- 0.14% higher than last month
- 14.09% higher than January last year
- 6.55% higher than the North Carolina average
- 15.8% lower than the US average
- 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since January last year
- 10,329th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 623 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,420 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$192.59 per month
- 8.11% higher than last month
- 29% higher than January last year
- 4.26% higher than the North Carolina average
- 27.57% higher than the US average
- 652nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 39 since January last year
- 22,472nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,822 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,365 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$143.48 per month
- 2.58% higher than last month
- 7.97% higher than January last year
- 5.71% higher than the North Carolina average
- 8.15% higher than the US average
- 653rd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since January last year
- 19,334th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,252 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,894 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
11.05¢ per kWh
- 6.32% lower than last month
- 4.62% lower than January last year
- 4.89% higher than the North Carolina average
- 17.14% lower than the US average
- 630th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 102 since January last year
- 9,697th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,071 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,084 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
10.59¢ per kWh
- 0.42% lower than last month
- 7.91% higher than January last year
- 5.5% higher than the North Carolina average
- 25.23% lower than the US average
- 612th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 83 since January last year
- 6,742nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 76 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,928 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$599.61 per month
- 9.43% higher than last month
- 23.01% higher than January last year
- 3.01% higher than the North Carolina average
- 63.21% lower than the US average
- 472nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 14,074th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 193 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,888 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$537.88 per month
- 1.77% higher than last month
- 9.88% higher than January last year
- 0.51% higher than the North Carolina average
- 67.14% lower than the US average
- 469th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
- 12,588th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 92 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,917 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
7.84¢ per kWh
- 12.08% lower than last month
- 0.98% higher than January last year
- 4.07% higher than the North Carolina average
- 20.2% lower than the US average
- 636th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has increased by 93 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 79 since January last year
- 11,610th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,107 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 249 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
7.52¢ per kWh
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 1.85% higher than January last year
- 1.49% higher than the North Carolina average
- 26.43% lower than the US average
- 619th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 95 since January last year
- 9,411th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 57 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,260 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$17,935.8 per month
- 11.32% higher than last month
- 9.27% higher than January last year
- 47.2% lower than the North Carolina average
- 46.8% lower than the US average
- 616th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 16,579th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,448 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 998 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$16,831.54 per month
- 0.76% higher than last month
- 7.29% higher than January last year
- 58.05% lower than the North Carolina average
- 50.8% lower than the US average
- 613th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 15,714th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 37 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,799 since January last year
Kinston, NC Electricity Overview
Residents who call Kinston home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.98% above North Carolina's average price of 13.27 cents. This means the city is 451st out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city has permitted a 5.07% rise in fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel source use in their power plants. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Kinston average is 2.82% higher at $141.91 per month.
Electricity consumption in Kinston results in 77,460,686.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 49th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. This total also equates to a ranking of 14th highest in North Carolina for emissions per person. There is one electricity producing plant in the city. When it comes to electricity production, Kinston's main fuel source is Distillate Fuel Oil, accounting for 1,664.04 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kinston
Kinston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kinston, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Kinston Electric | BUNDLED | 13.07 | 140.13 | 127,732 | 16,692,400 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 143.6 | 16,029,504.89 | 2,282,480,112 |
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Jackson Heights CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Residents who call Jackson Heights CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% above North Carolina's average price of 13.27 cents. This means the city is 592nd out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The city produces approximately 10.38 megawatt hours per resident per year from power generating plants within its city limits, which ranks them as the 21st highest generating city out of 777 cities in the state. The city produces 10.38 megawatt hours per citizen from solar energy, which is 16th out of 777 cities in the state.
Electricity consumption in Jackson Heights CDP results in 613,193.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 709th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. This total also equates to a ranking of 758th highest in North Carolina for emissions per person. There is one electricity producing plant in the city. When it comes to electricity production, Jackson Heights CDP's main fuel source is Solar, accounting for 8,710 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jackson Heights CDP
Jackson Heights CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Jackson Heights CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 143.6 | 16,029,504.89 | 2,282,480,112 |
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Deep Run CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Residents who call Deep Run CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.29% above North Carolina's average price of 13.27 cents. This means the city is 592nd out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. With a population of 614 residents, the city is the 550th largest city by population in North Carolina. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $134.93, while the Deep Run CDP average is 6.43% higher at $143.6 per month. This is the 415th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Electricity consumption in Deep Run CDP results in 2,379,389.44 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 536th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 143rd highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Deep Run CDP
Deep Run CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Deep Run CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.24 | 143.6 | 16,029,504.89 | 2,282,480,112 |
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Electricity Production in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Lenoir County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Innovative Solar 54John Laing US Solar Corp. (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 97,101 | ||||
Exum Farm Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 9,378 | ||||
Crockett FarmCrockett Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 9,241 | ||||
Highland Solar Center LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 9,040 | ||||
Kinston SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 8,843 | ||||
Kinston Davis FarmKinston Davis Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Jackson Heights CDP | NC | Solar | 8,710 | ||||
Lenoir FarmLenoir Farm LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 8,452 | ||||
Lenoir Farm 2Lenoir Farm 2 LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 8,282 | ||||
Albemarle Solar Center LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 7,504 | ||||
Scarlet SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 3,938 | ||||
KinstonKinston Solar LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 3,767 | ||||
| Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 3,135 | |||||
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp (100.00%) | Kinston | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,664.04 | 894,181.81 | 537.36 |
Lenoir County, North Carolina Details
Roughly 161,131,799.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Lenoir County because of electricity consumption each year. This total also results in a ranking of 68th highest in North Carolina for pollution per person. Roughly 99.07% of Lenoir County's electricity is produced using Solar. Lenoir County has 13 power plants, which is 172nd highest in the country.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lenoir County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity company in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Lenoir County, North Carolina?
There are 6 electricity companies offering service in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Lenoir County, North Carolina?
Lenoir County, North Carolina is home to 13 active power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Lenoir County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 24,224 |
| 2 | City of Kinston Electric | 11,881 |
| 3 | Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation (North Carolina) | 2,707 |
| 4 | LaGrange Utilities | 1,796 |
| 5 | Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation | 1,508 |
| 6 | Pitt & Greene Electric Membership Corporation | 289 |
