Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Lincoln County, NC is $141.91
- The average electricity rate in Lincoln County, NC is 13.50¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Lincoln County, NC
The average residential electric bill in Lincoln County, NC is $141.91 per month. Lincoln County, NC is the 33rd most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.
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Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Lincoln County generates 2.23 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 37 highest county out of 100 counties for production per capita in the state.
In Lincoln County, 207,984 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable sources. Lincoln County ranks 508th out of 3221 counties in the nation for total electricity production from non-renewable sources.
Lincoln County is the 665th most populous county in the US.
Lincoln County emits 5,098.32 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the national average of 4,219.12.
Lincoln County is the 15th highest county in North Carolina for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 2.23 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable sources.
At an average residential price of 13.50 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Lincoln County enjoy a 19.35% discount from the nationwide average rate.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,208,971 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.99 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
207,984 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
207,984 MWh
Production per Capita
2.23 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
474,627,842 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,098.32 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lincolnton
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Lincolnton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
18.81¢ per kWh
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 15.53% higher than November last year
- 24.53% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.45% higher than the US average
- 762nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 24,677th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,546 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,655 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.89¢ per kWh
- 1.19% higher than last month
- 8.62% higher than November last year
- 24.91% higher than the North Carolina average
- 8.45% higher than the US average
- 762nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 24,052nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,010 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,342 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$129.67 per month
- 12.51% lower than last month
- 19.81% higher than November last year
- 5.69% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.67% higher than the US average
- 432nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 272 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 316 since November last year
- 20,923rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,934 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,126 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$158.72 per month
- 1.14% higher than last month
- 11.87% higher than November last year
- 10.12% higher than the North Carolina average
- 11.58% higher than the US average
- 604th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 22,657th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 356 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,450 since November last year
Lincolnton, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lincolnton are billed a residential electricity rate of 17.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.94% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.98 cents and 6.88% above the nationwide average of 16.73. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $158.72 per month, while the state average is $144.89. City of Lincolnton NC Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emitting 43,967,344.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lincolnton is the 87th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Lincolnton, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lincolnton
Lincolnton residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lincolnton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lincolnton NC Utilities | BUNDLED | 16.83 | 150.88 | 26,516.01 | 4,461,591.01 |
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Westport CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Westport CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.59% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.98 cents and 15.97% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 1,066 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 $135.77 per month.
Emitting 17,102,435.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Westport CDP is the 189th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Westport CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westport CDP
Westport CDP residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westport CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 |
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Lowesville CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lowesville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.42 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.03% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.98 cents and 19.83% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 1,085 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 $141.91 per month.
Emitting 13,110,526.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lowesville CDP is the 241st highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Lowesville CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lowesville CDP
Lowesville CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lowesville CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 13.77 | 137.97 | 23,258,239.34 | 3,202,919,945 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 11.99 | 142.5 | 1,738,889.44 | 208,534,253.99 |
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Lincoln County, North Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Lincoln County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lincoln CombustionDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NC | Natural Gas | 207,984 | 11 | 164,452,019.25 | 11 | 790.7 | 1 |
Lincoln County, North Carolina Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 28th worst ranked county out of 100 counties in the state, Lincoln County emits 474,627,841.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 5,098.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which ranks the county 1394th worst in the country for pollution per capita. The county has one power producing plant. Lincoln County's primary fuel used for electricity production is Natural Gas. They produce 99.44% of the total generation in the county from this fuel type.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
Lincoln County, North Carolina is home to one active electricity plant 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 | 32,220 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 6,702 |
| 3 | City of Lincolnton NC Utilities | 3,060 |
| 4 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 1,002 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
