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Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Lincoln County is the 20th highest county in North Carolina for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0.43 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuels.

While a majority of counties work to inhibit non-renewable fuel sources, Lincoln County's use of non-renewable fuel types in their power facilities has increased by 209.52% during the last 12 months.

As the 1201st highest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3230 counties, Lincoln County produces 200,786 megawatt hours of electricity.

Lincoln County is ranked as the 648th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation with 1,174,522.77 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens for their electricity needs.

Lincoln County produces 0.18 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar power, giving the county a rank of 67th in the state out of 100 counties for this category.

With a population of 93,095 residents, Lincoln County is the 665th most populated county in the US.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,174,523 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    200,786 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    160,722 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    40,064 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.16 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    336,841,014 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,618.25 kg

Lincolnton, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Lincolnton are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.89% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.24 cents and 13.28% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Electric production facilities in the city have, thankfully, had a 82.93% decrease in the amount of non-renewable fuel sources used last year. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is City of Lincolnton NC Utilities.

Emitting 40,981,464.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lincolnton is the 85th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 20th worst in North Carolina in emissions per resident, averaging 3,750.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Distillate Fuel Oil is the fuel of choice in Lincolnton, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Lincolnton.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lincolnton

Lincolnton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.154/kWh$0.094/kWh$161.22/mo.$91.28/mo.
527th13.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lincolnton
342nd$134.9Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lincolnton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lincolnton, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Lincolnton NC UtilitiesBUNDLED16.19142.325,060.374,057,151.3
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993
Rutherford ElectricBUNDLED13.54148.81918,590.41124,390,629

Westport CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Westport CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.10% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.24 cents and 28.98% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $123.6 per month, while the state average is $132.21. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 15,928,021.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Westport CDP is the 185th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Westport CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westport CDP

Westport CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
8th11.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westport CDP
213th$123.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westport CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westport CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000

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Lowesville CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Lowesville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.10% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.24 cents and 28.98% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Generation from renewable fuel types totals 2.49 megawatt hours produced per citizen in the city. This results in a ranking of 49th in North Carolina out of 777 cities. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuels, the city ranks 69th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total electricity generation from renewable sources.

Emitting 9,804,974.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lowesville CDP is the 273rd highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 728th worst in North Carolina in emissions per resident, averaging 3,009.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Solar is the fuel of choice in Lowesville CDP, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Lowesville CDP.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lowesville CDP

Lowesville CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
8th11.37¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lowesville CDP
213th$123.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lowesville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lowesville CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000

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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Lincoln County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lincoln County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 144,370
Haynes FarmHaynes Farm LLC (100.00%)
Lincoln County NC Solar 8,255
Freemont Solar Center LLCHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (100.00%)
Lowesville CDP NC Solar 8,097
Lincoln County NC Natural Gas 4,15019,189,704.994,624.03
Lincolnton NC Distillate Fuel Oil 735,411.675,058.81

Lincoln County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Lincoln County results in the release of 336,841,014 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 827th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 3,618.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2143rd worst for pollution per capita. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Lincoln County, with 71.90% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Distillate Fuel Oil and Solar are also primary fuel types in the county, with 12.50% and 8.14% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Lincoln County is home to 5 power generation plants, which is 552nd highest in the country.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
71.90%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
12.50%
SOLAR
Solar
8.14%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
7.45%

Lincoln County, North Carolina Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity companies in Lincoln County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

Lincoln County has 3 electricity companies who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these providers is 4.66%. With a state average energy loss of 3.47%, Lincoln County is the 68th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Lincoln County, North Carolina?

Lincoln County, North Carolina is home to 5 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity provider in Lincoln County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas41,883
2Rutherford Electric10,044
3Energy United Electric Member Corp3,893
4City of Lincolnton NC Utilities2,952

How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, North Carolina?

There are 4 electricity companies operating in Lincoln County, North Carolina.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-21