Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Lincoln County's 538.97% rise in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electric production over the past year is an unfortunate trend.

Lincoln County ranks 598th out of 3230 counties in the United States for total generation of electricity from non-renewable energy sources, with 41,993 of the county's 41,993 megawatt hours coming from those sources.

Lincoln County is the 665th most populous county in the US.

Lincoln County experienced a 16.31% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita in the previous year.

Lincoln County consumers enjoy an average monthly residential electric bill of $126.17, which is 2.43% lower than the state average bill of $129.31 and 8.14% lower than the US average bill of $137.36.

At an average residential price of 12.04 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Lincoln County enjoy a 24.28% discount from the nationwide average rate.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,176,665 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.64 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    41,993 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    41,993 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.45 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    381,408,586 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,096.98 kg

Lincolnton, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Lincolnton are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.66% higher than the average North Carolina price of 12.85 cents and 14.64% below the nationwide average of 15.90 cents. With an estimated 2,891 total residential customers, City of Lincolnton NC Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emitting 40,575,800.46 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 3,713.69 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 January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.135/kWh$0.094/kWh$161.22/mo.$91.28/mo.
672nd13.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lincolnton
341st$132.26Average 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 CarolinasBUNDLED11.35109.6921,581,026.552,449,311,770
Rutherford ElectricBUNDLED13.24145.01912,218.95120,777,683

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Westport CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Westport CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.55% lower than the average North Carolina price of 12.85 cents and 30.15% below the nationwide average of 15.90 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $122.01 per month, while the state average is $129.31. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 15,783,191.65 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 3,713.69 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$0.124/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
2nd11.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westport CDP
219th$122.01Average 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 CarolinasBUNDLED11.35109.6921,581,026.552,449,311,770
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000

Lowesville CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens of Lowesville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.55% lower than the average North Carolina price of 12.85 cents and 30.15% below the nationwide average of 15.90 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $122.01 per month, while the state average is $129.31. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 12,099,209.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lowesville CDP is the 242nd highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,713.69 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 January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.124/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
2nd11.11¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lowesville CDP
219th$122.01Average 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 CarolinasBUNDLED11.35109.6921,581,026.552,449,311,770
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000

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 Distillate Fuel Oil 41,99348,020,745.491,143.54

Lincoln County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Coming in as the 30th worst ranked county out of 100 counties in the state, Lincoln County emits 381,408,585.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 4,096.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which ranks the county 1963rd 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 Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 55.30% of the total generation in the county from this fuel type.

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
Distillate Fuel Oil
55.30%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
44.70%

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 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas41,690
2Rutherford Electric10,009
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: 2023-11-09