Lenoir County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lenoir County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
At $154.41, the Lenoir County average monthly residential electric bill is 11.02% more than the North Carolina average bill and 11.87% above the US average.
As the 1167th largest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties, Lenoir County generates 173,685.78 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.
Lenoir County generates 172,156 megawatt hours from solar energy, ranking it 207th 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 .
Lenoir County produces 0.03 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 952nd highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
708,389 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
173,686 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
172,156 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,530 MWh
Production per Capita
3.14 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
162,978,541 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,944.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kinston
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Kinston Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.8¢ per kWh
- 3.98% lower than last month
- 13.38% higher than April last year
- 12.13% higher than the North Carolina average
- 0.68% lower than the US average
- 701st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 259 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 20,209th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,933 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,330 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.54¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 9.97% higher than April last year
- 13.18% higher than the North Carolina average
- 3.62% lower than the US average
- 699th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 18,569th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 347 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,873 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$128.16 per month
- 9.71% lower than last month
- 12.29% higher than April last year
- 12.4% higher than the North Carolina average
- 13.67% higher than the US average
- 688th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 297 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since April last year
- 25,720th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 581 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,114 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$156.34 per month
- 0.75% higher than last month
- 6.89% higher than April last year
- 13.61% higher than the North Carolina average
- 14.89% higher than the US average
- 626th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 19 since April last year
- 25,549th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 288 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,872 since April last year
Kinston, NC Electricity Overview
Residents who call Kinston home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 15.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.18% above North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. This means the city is 699th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $139.09, while the Kinston average is 12.40% more at $156.34 per month. This ranks the city 626th in the state for average monthly bill total. With an estimated 10,831 total residential customers, City of Kinston Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Electricity consumption in Kinston results in 77,557,548.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 49th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. This total also equates to a ranking of 11th highest in North Carolina for emissions per person. There is one electricity producing plant in the city. When it comes to electricity production, Kinston's main fuel source is Distillate Fuel Oil, accounting for 1,529.78 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kinston
Kinston residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kinston, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Kinston Electric | BUNDLED | 15.39 | 156.33 | 121,468.76 | 18,699,429.53 |
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Jackson Heights CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Residents who call Jackson Heights CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.02% above North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. This means the city is 621st out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. There has been a 3.28% rise in electricity generated from solar energy in the city during the course of the last year. There has been a 3.28% increase in the usage of renewable fuels (such as solar, wind or hydro power) in Jackson Heights CDP during the course of the past 12 months. It's great to see these fuels slowly replace fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas.
Electricity consumption in Jackson Heights CDP results in 528,584.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 718th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. This total also equates to a ranking of 759th highest in North Carolina for emissions per person. There is one electricity producing plant in the city. When it comes to electricity production, Jackson Heights CDP's main fuel source is Solar, accounting for 8,996 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Jackson Heights CDP
Jackson Heights CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Jackson Heights CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Deep Run CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Residents who call Deep Run CDP home are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.76% above North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. This means the city is 429th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Deep Run CDP has 614 residents, which is the 550th most populated city in the state. Duke Energy Progress has an estimated 333 total residential customers, more than all other providers in the city.
Electricity consumption in Deep Run CDP results in 2,383,367.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 538th largest emissions amount of any city in the state. Averaging 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the city ranks 309th highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Deep Run CDP
Deep Run CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Deep Run CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation (North Carolina) | BUNDLED | 13.56 | 169.08 | 329,237.67 | 44,652,051.92 |
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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 | 98,947 | ||||
Exum Farm Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 9,271 | ||||
Albemarle Solar Center LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 9,102 | ||||
Crockett FarmCrockett Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 9,098 | ||||
Kinston Davis FarmKinston Davis Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Jackson Heights CDP | NC | Solar | 8,996 | ||||
Lenoir FarmLenoir Farm LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 8,265 | ||||
Lenoir Farm 2Lenoir Farm 2 LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 7,996 | ||||
Highland Solar Center LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 7,529 | ||||
Kinston SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 5,961 | ||||
Scarlet SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 3,844 | ||||
| Lenoir County | NC | Solar | 3,147 | |||||
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp (100.00%) | Kinston | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 1,529.78 | 822,099.05 | 537.4 |
Lenoir County, North Carolina Details
Roughly 162,978,540.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Lenoir County because of electricity consumption each year. This total also results in a ranking of 71st highest in North Carolina for pollution per person. Roughly 99.12% of Lenoir County's electricity is produced using Solar. Lenoir County has 12 power plants, which is 155th 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 5 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 12 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 | 53,737 |
| 2 | City of Kinston Electric | 10,450 |
| 3 | Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation (North Carolina) | 4,384 |
| 4 | LaGrange Utilities | 1,785 |
| 5 | Pitt & Greene Electric Membership Corporation | 312 |
