Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
The 18,063,379 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable energy ranks Mecklenburg County at 28th in the US out of 3230 counties in non-renewable energy generation.
At an average residential price of 12.08 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Mecklenburg County benefit from a 24.56% discount from the national average price.
Mecklenburg County has achieved a reduction of 7.11% in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production throughout the past year.
There was a 6.12% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the most recent year in Mecklenburg County.
On average, Mecklenburg County residents are accountable for 7.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the statewide average pollution per person is 3,927.38.
The county is ranked as the largest producer of electricity of all 100 counties in the state for electricity generation, generating 18,099,892.9 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
14,721,143 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.85 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
18,099,893 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
36,514 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
18,063,379 MWh
Production per Capita
15.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
8,600,671 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7.51 kg
Recent Energy News in Charlotte
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Charlotte, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 9,460 positions to 13,607th, from last year's value of 4,147th
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 3,175 positions to 4,754th, from last year's value of 1,579th
- In Charlotte, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 5,858 positions to 13,607th, from last month's value of 7,749th
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 481 positions to 4,754th, from last month's value of 4,273rd
- In Charlotte, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 110 positions to 359th, from last year's value of 249th
- In Charlotte, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 87 positions to 359th, from last month's value of 272nd
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 13.69% to 12.37 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 10.88 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the residential electricity rate increased by 30% to 15.15 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.65 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the residential electricity rate increased by 24.67% to 15.15 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.15 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 2.41% to 12.37 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.08 ¢ / kWh
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Charlotte, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 5,211 positions to 7,205th, from last year's value of 1,994th
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,838 positions to 2,337th, from last year's value of 499th
- In Charlotte, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,686 positions to 7,205th, from last month's value of 4,519th
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 414 positions to 2,337th, from last month's value of 1,923rd
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 14.1% to 8.84 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.75 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the commercial electricity rate increased by 26.45% to 10.52 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 8.32 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the commercial electricity rate increased by 14.27% to 10.52 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.21 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 2.12% to 8.84 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 8.66 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 248th, from last year's value of 249th
- In Charlotte, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 248th, from last month's value of 249th
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 5,347 positions to 6,267th, from last year's value of 920th
- In Charlotte, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 11,143 positions to 14,400th, from last year's value of 3,257th
- In Charlotte, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 7,475 positions to 14,400th, from last month's value of 6,925th
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,459 positions to 6,267th, from last month's value of 4,808th
- In Charlotte, the industrial electricity rate increased by 38.23% to 8.42 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 6.09 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 15% to 6.95 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 6.04 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 23 positions to 272nd, from last year's value of 249th
- In Charlotte, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 23 positions to 272nd, from last month's value of 249th
- In Charlotte, the industrial electricity rate increased by 22.86% to 8.42 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 6.85 ¢ / kWh
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 2.87% to 6.95 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 6.75 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from Other Biomass Gas
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 599.39 MWhs
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas production national rank dropped by 32 positions to 55th, from last year's value of 23rd
- In Charlotte, the other biomass gas production national rank increased by 1 position to 55th, from last year's value of 56th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 1,437 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 1,266th
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 599.39 MWhs
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 57 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 72nd
- In Charlotte, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Charlotte, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
- In Charlotte, the total production state rank dropped by 2 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 127th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 1,971 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 728th
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 115 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 14th
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 353066.6430769231 CO2 equivalent kgs
Electricity Emission from Production from Other Biomass Gas
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 353066.6430769231 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Charlotte, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas emission national rank dropped by 38 positions to 56th, from last year's value of 18th
Charlotte Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
15.15¢ per kWh
- 24.67% higher than last month
- 30% higher than February last year
- 4.7% lower than the North Carolina average
- 7.06% lower than the US average
- 359th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 87 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 110 since February last year
- 13,607th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,858 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,460 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
12.37¢ per kWh
- 2.41% higher than last month
- 13.69% higher than February last year
- 9.57% lower than the North Carolina average
- 26.97% lower than the US average
- 249th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 4,754th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 481 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,175 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$140.48 per month
- 17.51% lower than last month
- 42.25% higher than February last year
- 12.92% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.06% higher than the US average
- 250th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 17,838th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 723 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 13,132 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$120.36 per month
- 2.97% higher than last month
- 12.05% higher than February last year
- 13.56% lower than the North Carolina average
- 9.18% lower than the US average
- 249th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 10,338th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,145 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,149 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
10.52¢ per kWh
- 14.27% higher than last month
- 26.45% higher than February last year
- 10.62% lower than the North Carolina average
- 22.74% lower than the US average
- 248th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 7,205th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,686 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,211 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
8.84¢ per kWh
- 2.12% higher than last month
- 14.1% higher than February last year
- 13.4% lower than the North Carolina average
- 37.38% lower than the US average
- 249th in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 2,337th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 414 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,838 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$607.48 per month
- 2.37% lower than last month
- 32.73% higher than February last year
- 5.76% higher than the North Carolina average
- 63.69% lower than the US average
- 732nd in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 16,906th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,425 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,742 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$585.03 per month
- 2.18% higher than last month
- 15.67% higher than February last year
- 6.97% higher than the North Carolina average
- 64.38% lower than the US average
- 731st in the state out of 732 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 13,925th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 51 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,923 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
8.42¢ per kWh
- 22.86% higher than last month
- 38.23% higher than February last year
- 3.34% lower than the North Carolina average
- 14.55% lower than the US average
- 272nd in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since February last year
- 14,400th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7,475 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,143 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
6.95¢ per kWh
- 2.87% higher than last month
- 15% higher than February last year
- 8.18% lower than the North Carolina average
- 31.91% lower than the US average
- 249th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 6,267th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,459 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,347 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$16,449.7 per month
- 19.15% higher than last month
- 43.2% higher than February last year
- 51.25% lower than the North Carolina average
- 46.34% lower than the US average
- 613th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 364 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 364 since February last year
- 16,247th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,832 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,010 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$14,869.39 per month
- 2.86% higher than last month
- 10.76% higher than February last year
- 62.78% lower than the North Carolina average
- 56.38% lower than the US average
- 249th in the state out of 729 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 15,156th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 46 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,995 since February last year
Charlotte, NC Electricity Overview
Charlotte's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.25 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.81% lower than North Carolina's average rate of 13.44 cents, ranking the city at 87th best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in the state. There has been a 28.67% drop in the use of sustainable fuel types (such as solar, wind or hydro power) in Charlotte throughout the past year. The city is the 95th highest generating city in the state out of 777 cities, averaging 0.01 megawatt hours produced per resident per year.
Charlotte emits 3,895.54 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 22nd highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 3,497,101,495.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city highest for total pollution in North Carolina. Electricity facilities in the city most often use Other Biomass Gas, which accounts for 100.00% (or 8,530.9 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the city. Charlotte is home to one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charlotte
Charlotte residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Charlotte, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 | |
| Union Power | BUNDLED | 12.19 | 147.93 | 1,188,766 | 144,955,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Charlotte, North Carolina include: 28269, 28277, 28078, 28215, 28227, 28216, 28205, 28210, 28212, 28213, 28105 and 20 other zip code(s).
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Huntersville, NC Electricity Overview
Huntersville's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.92 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 11.28% lower than North Carolina's average rate of 13.44 cents, ranking the city at 42nd best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in the state. Huntersville Utilities sells an estimated 265,490.03 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $123.3 per month, while the North Carolina average is $137.46.
Huntersville emits 3,892.82 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 303rd highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 234,215,269.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 17th highest for total pollution in North Carolina. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Huntersville
Huntersville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Huntersville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 | |
| Huntersville Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.62 | 115.19 | 80,340 | 10,135,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Huntersville, North Carolina include: 28027, 28078, 28216, 28031
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Cornelius, NC Electricity Overview
Cornelius' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.66 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 13.20% lower than North Carolina's average rate of 13.44 cents, ranking the city at 33rd best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in the state. The city has experienced a 23.26% rise in fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel source use for electric purposes. The North Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $137.46, while the Cornelius average is 14.59% less at $117.41 per month. This is the 23rd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Cornelius emits 3,892.82 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 303rd highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 120,385,387.31 kilograms, the city ranks 32nd highest in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city is home to one power producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cornelius
Cornelius residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cornelius, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.89 | 92.82 | 32,776.78 | 3,898,250.33 | |
| 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Cornelius, North Carolina include: 28078, 28031, 28036
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Electricity Production in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | NC | Nuclear | 18,432,997 | |||||
Reventure ParkClean Energy LLC (100.00%) | Mecklenburg County | NC | Landfill Gas | 25,916 | 5,546,860.89 | 214.03 | ||
Orbit Energy CharlotteAnaergia (100.00%) | Charlotte | NC | Other Biomass Gas | 8,530.9 | 5,025,067.42 | 589.04 | ||
DE Solar 10240 Old Dowd RdDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Mecklenburg County | NC | Solar | 2,067 | ||||
Pineville Delivery 2North Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Pineville | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -24 | 444.5 | -18.52 | ||
Huntersville Delivery No 2North Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Mecklenburg County | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -47 | 889 | -18.91 | ||
Cornelius Delivery No 1North Carolina Municipal Power Agency #1 (100.00%) | Cornelius | NC | Distillate Fuel Oil | -53 | 1,407.58 | -26.56 |
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Details
Releasing 8,600,670.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Mecklenburg County ranks 89th highest out of 100 counties in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 2888th highest in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 7.51 kilograms of emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county most often use Nuclear, which makes up 99.80% (or 18,063,503 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Landfill Gas (0.14%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Other Biomass Gas (0.05%). Mecklenburg County has 7 electricity plants, which is 49th most in the state.
Providers In Each City in Mecklenburg County:
- Charlotte, North Carolina:
- Union Power: 3.23%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 95.41%
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 1.36%
- Cornelius, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 35.56%
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 35.56%
- Cornelius, North Carolina Electric Utility: 28.88%
- Davidson, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 50.00%
- Huntersville, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 34.07%
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 33.00%
- Huntersville Utilities: 32.93%
- Matthews, North Carolina:
- Union Power: 26.38%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 73.62%
- Mint Hill, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.35%
- Union Power: 49.65%
- Pineville, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.18%
- Pineville Electric Utility: 49.82%
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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 75,047 |
| 2 | Huntersville Utilities | 8,049 |
| 3 | Union Power | 5,326 |
| 4 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 5,068 |
| 5 | Pineville Electric Utility | 4,198 |
| 6 | Cornelius, North Carolina Electric Utility | 4,007 |
How many power plants are located within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?
There are 7 power plants located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?
There are 6 electricity providers operating in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
