Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
In Mecklenburg County, 19,280,946 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable sources. Mecklenburg County is 21st in the US out of 3221 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.
Residents of Mecklenburg County are paying, on average, 28.19% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average, at 11.29 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 15.72 cents per kilowatt hour.
Mecklenburg County generates 100.00% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 17.51 megawatt hours per citizen and ranks Mecklenburg County as the 11th highest county in North Carolina out of 100 counties for non-renewable production per capita per year.
Mecklenburg County ranks 2nd out of 100 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its population using over 14,300,000 megawatt hours.
Mecklenburg County emits 0 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the North Carolina average of 2,229.93.
With 1,100,984 residents living within the county and 19,280,946 megawatt hours produced each year, Mecklenburg County has a per capita production rate of 17.51 megawatt hours. This is the 586th largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
14,396,465 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.08 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
19,280,946 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
19,280,946 MWh
Production per Capita
17.51 MWh
Charlotte, NC Electricity Overview
Charlotte's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.17 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 10.62% lower than North Carolina's average rate of 12.49 cents, ranking the city at 169th best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in the state. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 1,122,522.65 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 $109.57 per month, while the North Carolina average is $137.65.
Charlotte emits 3,714.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 414th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 3,212,321,668.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city highest for total pollution in North Carolina. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Charlotte
Charlotte residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Charlotte, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 11.13 | 107.86 | 21,560,211 | 2,400,085,254 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 131.78 | 1,651,446 | 184,112,000 | |
| Union Power | BUNDLED | 12.18 | 150.88 | 1,180,194 | 143,760,000 |
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 11.51 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 7.89% lower than North Carolina's average rate of 12.49 cents, ranking the city at 202nd best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in the state. Huntersville Utilities sells an estimated 256,240.61 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 $117.38 per month, while the North Carolina average is $137.65.
Huntersville emits 3,714.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 44th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 223,469,795.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 16th highest for total pollution in North Carolina. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Huntersville
Huntersville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Huntersville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 11.13 | 107.86 | 21,560,211 | 2,400,085,254 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 131.78 | 1,651,446 | 184,112,000 | |
| Huntersville Utilities | BUNDLED | 12.26 | 112.79 | 77,932 | 9,551,700 |
Zips with electric coverage in Huntersville, North Carolina include: 28027, 28078, 28216, 28031
Cornelius, NC Electricity Overview
Cornelius' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.28 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 9.73% lower than North Carolina's average rate of 12.49 cents, ranking the city at 180th best for average electricity rate out of 777 cities in the state. Cornelius, North Carolina Electric Utility sells an estimated 53,774.64 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 $111.82 per month, while the North Carolina average is $137.65.
Cornelius emits 3,714.22 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 44th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 114,862,271.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 33rd highest for total pollution in North Carolina. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cornelius
Cornelius residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cornelius, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 11.62 | 92.11 | 32,930.44 | 3,825,431.21 | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 11.13 | 107.86 | 21,560,211 | 2,400,085,254 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 11.15 | 131.78 | 1,651,446 | 184,112,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Cornelius, North Carolina include: 28078, 28031, 28036
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 | 19,280,946 |
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Details
Mecklenburg County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity consumption, which makes it the 95th worst polluting county out of 100 counties in the state and 2929th out of 3221 counties nationally. Total emissions in the county are 0 kilograms, which is the 2929th highest total amount of emissions for any county in the nation. The county is home to one electricity producing plant. Mecklenburg County's fuel of choice is Nuclear, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from this fuel source.
Providers In Each City in Mecklenburg County:
- Charlotte, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 95.41%
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 1.36%
- Union Power: 3.23%
- Cornelius, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 35.56%
- Cornelius, North Carolina Electric Utility: 28.88%
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 35.56%
- Davidson, North Carolina:
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 50.00%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 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:
- Union Power: 49.65%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.35%
- Pineville, North Carolina:
- Pineville Electric Utility: 49.82%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.18%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 74,230 |
| 2 | Huntersville Utilities | 7,758 |
| 3 | Union Power | 5,180 |
| 4 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 5,006 |
| 5 | Pineville Electric Utility | 4,111 |
| 6 | Cornelius, North Carolina Electric Utility | 3,962 |
How many power plants are located within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?
There is one power plant 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.
