Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Lincoln County is the 24th highest county in North Carolina for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0.04 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuels.
Lincoln County continues to make strides with the lowering of non-renewable fuel source usage for electricity generation purposes. The county has achieved a 91.69% drop in the use of these fuels for electricity generation.
The US average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.01 cents, while residents of Lincoln County benefit from an average rate that is 21.82% less at 12.52 cents per kilowatt hour.
As the 71st highest producer of solar powered electricity in the state, Lincoln County generates a total of 16,352 megawatt hours from solar.
Lincoln County ranks 9th highest county out of 100 counties in the state in hydroelectric power generation, producing 144,370 megawatt hours per year from hydroelectric plants.
Over 97.75% of Lincoln County's electricity generation comes from renewable fuel sources, ranking Lincoln County at 832nd in the country for total renewable electricity production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,191,096 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.79 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
164,425 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
160,722 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,703 MWh
Production per Capita
1.77 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
329,946,067 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,544.19 kg
Recent Energy News in Lincolnton
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,032 positions to 5,992nd, from last year's value of 2,960th
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,728 positions to 7,048th, from last year's value of 4,320th
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 333 positions to 14th, from last year's value of 347th
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 268 positions to 7,048th, from last month's value of 7,316th
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 261 positions to 14th, from last month's value of 275th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 31 positions to 5,992nd, from last month's value of 5,961st
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 13.22% to 12.95 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.44 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate increased by 6.01% to 12.07 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.38 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the residential electricity rate decreased by 5.11% to 12.07 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.72 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 276th, from last year's value of 275th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 0.44% to 12.95 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.9 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,296 positions to 7,448th, from last year's value of 4,152nd
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,363 positions to 8,944th, from last year's value of 5,581st
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 1,143 positions to 8,944th, from last month's value of 10,087th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 299 positions to 653rd, from last year's value of 354th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 55 positions to 7,448th, from last month's value of 7,393rd
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 65 positions to 287th, from last year's value of 352nd
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 13.44% to 10.96 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.66 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity rate increased by 6.32% to 10.78 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 10.14 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 4.88% to 10.78 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 11.33 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 653rd, from last month's value of 652nd
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 0.49% to 10.96 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.91 ¢ / kWh
- In Lincolnton, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 287th, from last month's value of 288th
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,719 positions to 19,942nd, from last year's value of 18,223rd
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 982 positions to 18,411th, from last month's value of 19,393rd
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 705 positions to 18,411th, from last year's value of 17,706th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 213 positions to 19,942nd, from last month's value of 19,729th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 14.28% to $31,308.26, from last year's value of $27,396.98
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 7.75% to $23,826.52, from last month's value of $25,828.9
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 2 positions to 639th, from last year's value of 637th
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 3.76% to $23,826.52, from last year's value of $24,758.13
- In Lincolnton, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 636th, from last year's value of 637th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 0.25% to $31,308.26, from last month's value of $31,385.89
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 454 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 545th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 364 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 635th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 0.54 MWhs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 0.26 MWhs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 12 positions to 29th, from last year's value of 17th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 12 positions to 29th, from last month's value of 17th
- In Lincolnton, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In Lincolnton, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
- In Lincolnton, the distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 1 position to 29th, from last year's value of 28th
- In Lincolnton, the distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 1 position to 29th, from last month's value of 28th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 377 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,326th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 355 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 2,348th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 0.54 MWhs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last month's value of 0.26 MWhs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 17 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 112th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 13 positions to 129th, from last month's value of 116th
- In Lincolnton, the total production national rank increased by 8 positions to 2,698th, from last year's value of 2,706th
- In Lincolnton, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 129th, from last year's value of 128th
- In Lincolnton, the total production national rank increased by 1 position to 2,698th, from last month's value of 2,699th
- In Lincolnton, the total production state rank dropped by 1 position to 129th, from last month's value of 128th
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 585 positions to 1,008th, from last month's value of 423rd
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank dropped by 461 positions to 1,008th, from last year's value of 547th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 2723.974923076923 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 1305.0005384615386 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 12 positions to 29th, from last year's value of 17th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 12 positions to 29th, from last month's value of 17th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,657 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 1,042nd
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,504 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 1,195th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 103 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 26th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 2723.974923076923 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 103 positions to 129th, from last month's value of 26th
- In Lincolnton, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 1305.0005384615386 CO2 equivalent kgs
Lincolnton Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
12.07¢ per kWh
- 5.11% lower than last month
- 6.01% higher than January last year
- 10.57% lower than the North Carolina average
- 22.71% lower than the US average
- 14th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 261 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 333 since January last year
- 7,048th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 268 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,728 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
12.95¢ per kWh
- 0.44% higher than last month
- 13.22% higher than January last year
- 3.42% lower than the North Carolina average
- 23.68% lower than the US average
- 276th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 5,992nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 31 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,032 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$176.49 per month
- 18.85% higher than last month
- 15.46% higher than January last year
- 4.46% lower than the North Carolina average
- 16.91% higher than the US average
- 294th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 343 since January last year
- 20,222nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,708 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,070 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$133.23 per month
- 1.5% higher than last month
- 7.64% higher than January last year
- 1.84% lower than the North Carolina average
- 0.43% higher than the US average
- 276th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 13,611th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,202 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,605 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
10.78¢ per kWh
- 4.88% lower than last month
- 6.32% higher than January last year
- 2.32% higher than the North Carolina average
- 19.18% lower than the US average
- 287th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 65 since January last year
- 8,944th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,143 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,363 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
10.96¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 13.44% higher than January last year
- 9.21% higher than the North Carolina average
- 22.6% lower than the US average
- 653rd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 299 since January last year
- 7,448th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,296 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$467.51 per month
- 4.26% higher than last month
- 12.95% higher than January last year
- 19.68% lower than the North Carolina average
- 71.31% lower than the US average
- 106th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
- 7,560th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,197 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,978 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$457.75 per month
- 0.99% higher than last month
- 11.6% higher than January last year
- 14.46% lower than the North Carolina average
- 72.03% lower than the US average
- 105th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 8,891st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 498 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,314 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
7.16¢ per kWh
- 10.27% lower than last month
- 0.97% higher than January last year
- 4.97% lower than the North Carolina average
- 27.13% lower than the US average
- 274th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 190 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
- 7,759th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,371 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 432 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
7.55¢ per kWh
- 0.08% higher than last month
- 16.34% higher than January last year
- 1.92% higher than the North Carolina average
- 26.11% lower than the US average
- 635th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 360 since January last year
- 9,437th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 43 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,941 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$23,826.52 per month
- 7.75% lower than last month
- 3.76% lower than January last year
- 29.86% lower than the North Carolina average
- 29.32% lower than the US average
- 636th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
- 18,411th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 982 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 705 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$31,308.26 per month
- 0.25% lower than last month
- 14.28% higher than January last year
- 21.97% lower than the North Carolina average
- 8.49% lower than the US average
- 639th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
- 19,942nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 213 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,719 since January last year
Lincolnton, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lincolnton are billed a residential electricity rate of 13.94 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.00% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.27 cents and 12.95% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Electric production facilities in the city have, thankfully, had a 82.93% decrease in the amount of non-renewable fuel sources used last year. CO2 emissions per capita rose by 0.21% in the city during the course of the preceding year.
Emitting 42,374,022.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lincolnton is the 85th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 20th worst in North Carolina in emissions per resident, averaging 3,878.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Distillate Fuel Oil is the fuel of choice in Lincolnton, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Lincolnton.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lincolnton
Lincolnton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lincolnton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lincolnton NC Utilities | BUNDLED | 16.19 | 142.3 | 25,060.37 | 4,057,151.3 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.00 | 116.99 | 21,966,293.89 | 2,635,938,139 | |
| Rutherford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.67 | 149.62 | 917,244.86 | 125,361,932 |
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Westport CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Westport CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.87% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.27 cents and 28.59% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $125.66 per month, while the state average is $134.93. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.
Emitting 16,469,715.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Westport CDP is the 185th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,875.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Westport CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westport CDP
Westport CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westport CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.00 | 116.99 | 21,966,293.89 | 2,635,938,139 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 10.86 | 134.32 | 1,746,587 | 189,737,000 |
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Lowesville CDP, NC Electricity Overview
On average, citizens of Lowesville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 11.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.87% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.27 cents and 28.59% below the nationwide average of 16.01 cents. Generation from renewable fuel types totals 2.49 megawatt hours produced per citizen in the city. This results in a ranking of 50th in North Carolina out of 777 cities. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuels, the city ranks 13th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total electricity generation from renewable sources.
Emitting 10,173,036.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lowesville CDP is the 273rd highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 727th worst in North Carolina in emissions per resident, averaging 3,122.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. This is, most likely, the more important of the two rankings. Solar is the fuel of choice in Lowesville CDP, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. There is one power producing plant in Lowesville CDP.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lowesville CDP
Lowesville CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lowesville CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.00 | 116.99 | 21,966,293.89 | 2,635,938,139 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 10.86 | 134.32 | 1,746,587 | 189,737,000 |
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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 | 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 CombustionDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lincoln County | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 3,696 | 18,948,130.89 | 5,126.66 | ||
Lincolnton High SchoolNorth Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Lincolnton | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | 7 | 35,411.67 | 5,058.81 |
Lincoln County, North Carolina Details
Electricity use in Lincoln County results in the release of 329,946,067.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 844th largest emissions amount in the nation out of 3230 counties. Averaging 3,544.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 2179th worst for pollution per capita. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Lincoln County, with 87.80% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Solar and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel types in the county, with 9.94% and 1.22% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Lincoln County is home to 5 power generation plants, which is 559th highest in the country.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 42,019 |
| 2 | Rutherford Electric | 10,066 |
| 3 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 3,893 |
| 4 | City of Lincolnton NC Utilities | 2,952 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
There are 4 electricity companies operating in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
