Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Lincoln County generates 0.46% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to -0.01 megawatt hours per resident and ranks Lincoln County as the 38th highest county in North Carolina out of 100 counties for non-renewable production per capita per year.
Consumers in Lincoln County deal with an average of 1.16 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 135.9 minutes.
Lincoln County's average residential electricity rate is 13.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.49% below the national average rate of 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour.
In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has fallen by 6.36% throughout the past year.
Lincoln County is the 31st most populated county in North Carolina.
Lincoln County emits 3,658.08 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the North Carolina average of 4,009.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,198,177 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.87 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
149,803 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
150,498 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-695 MWh
Production per Capita
1.61 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
340,549,412 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,658.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lincolnton
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Lincolnton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
19.7¢ per kWh
- 5.34% lower than last month
- 7.23% higher than May last year
- 38.91% higher than the North Carolina average
- 19.47% higher than the US average
- 768th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 26,760th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 694 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,930 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
19.36¢ per kWh
- 0.57% higher than last month
- 9.82% higher than May last year
- 40.35% higher than the North Carolina average
- 19.93% higher than the US average
- 768th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 27,122nd in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,482 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$145.82 per month
- 12.03% higher than last month
- 21.63% higher than May last year
- 14.15% higher than the North Carolina average
- 17.4% higher than the US average
- 713th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since May last year
- 26,505th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 570 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,122 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$160.92 per month
- 1.36% higher than last month
- 9.17% higher than May last year
- 15.41% higher than the North Carolina average
- 17.69% higher than the US average
- 639th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 14 since May last year
- 26,163rd in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 207 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,855 since May last year
Lincolnton, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lincolnton are billed a residential electricity rate of 19.36 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 40.35% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.80 cents and 19.93% above the nationwide average of 16.14. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $160.92 per month, while the state average is $140.93. City of Lincolnton NC Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emitting 43,528,683.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lincolnton is the 85th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,983.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Lincolnton, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lincolnton
Lincolnton residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lincolnton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lincolnton NC Utilities | BUNDLED | 19.29 | 161.27 | 25,304.15 | 4,880,398.82 |
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Westport CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Westport CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.12% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.80 cents and 18.93% below the nationwide average of 16.14 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 1,046 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $125.86 per month.
Emitting 16,931,805.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Westport CDP is the 185th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,983.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Westport CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westport CDP
Westport CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westport CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 |
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Lowesville CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lowesville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.24% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.80 cents and 19.03% below the nationwide average of 16.14 cents. The city is the 56th highest producing city out of 777 cities in the state, averaging 1.9 megawatt hours produced per person a year. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $130.03 per month, while the national average is $138.74. Consumers in the city pay a 7.74% discount compared to the rest of the United States.
Emitting 11,059,014.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lowesville CDP is the 257th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 723rd worst in North Carolina in emissions per resident, averaging 3,394.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Solar is the fuel of choice in Lowesville CDP, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Lowesville CDP.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lowesville CDP
Lowesville CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lowesville CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.87 | 125.87 | 22,204,034.77 | 2,858,377,697 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 12.94 | 152.24 | 1,763,577.32 | 228,237,046.59 |
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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Lincoln County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cowans FordDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 136,463 | ||||
Haynes FarmHaynes Farm LLC (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NC | Solar | 7,830 | ||||
Freemont Solar Center LLCHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Lowesville CDP | NC | Solar | 6,205 | ||||
Lincoln CombustionDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -695 | 16,033,523.41 | -23,069.82 |
Lincoln County, North Carolina Details
Electricity use in Lincoln County results in the release of 340,549,411.69 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 817th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 3,658.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2187th worst for pollution per capita. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Lincoln County, with 91.09% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Solar and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel types in the county, with 9.37% and 1.29% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Lincoln County is home to 4 power generation plants, which is 618th highest in the country.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
Lincoln County, North Carolina is home to 4 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 31,609 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 6,642 |
| 3 | City of Lincolnton NC Utilities | 3,120 |
| 4 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 1,021 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
