Mecklenburg County, NC: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

The 18,078,095 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 11.80 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Mecklenburg County benefit from a 26.29% discount from the national average price.

Mecklenburg County has achieved a reduction of 7.06% in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production throughout the past year.

There was a 10.64% 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 7.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the statewide average pollution per person is 3,743.75.

The county is ranked as the largest producer of electricity of all 100 counties in the state for electricity generation, generating 18,114,608.9 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    14,450,711 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    18,114,609 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    36,514 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    18,078,095 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    15.82 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    8,435,815 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    7.37 kg

Charlotte, NC Electricity Overview

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Charlotte's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.88 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 10.27% lower than North Carolina's average rate of 13.24 cents, ranking the city at 53rd 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 94th highest generating city in the state out of 777 cities, averaging 0.01 megawatt hours produced per resident per year.

Charlotte emits 3,750.54 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 3,366,938,760.05 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 November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
53rd11.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Charlotte
149th$114.31Average residential monthly electricity bill for Charlotte Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Charlotte, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000
Union PowerBUNDLED12.19147.931,188,766144,955,000

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).

Huntersville, NC Electricity Overview

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Huntersville's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.79 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 10.97% lower than North Carolina's average rate of 13.24 cents, ranking the city at 47th 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 $120.72 per month, while the North Carolina average is $132.21.

Huntersville emits 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 130th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 225,488,313.75 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 November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
47th11.79¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Huntersville
202nd$120.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Huntersville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Huntersville, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000
Huntersville UtilitiesBUNDLED12.62115.1980,34010,135,000

Zips with electric coverage in Huntersville, North Carolina include: 28027, 28078, 28216, 28031

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Cornelius, NC Electricity Overview

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Cornelius' residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.52 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 12.96% lower than North Carolina's average rate of 13.24 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 $132.21, while the Cornelius average is 13.24% less at $114.71 per month. This is the 154th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

Cornelius emits 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 477th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 115,899,778.99 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 November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
33rd11.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cornelius
154th$114.71Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cornelius Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cornelius, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Cornelius, North Carolina Electric UtilityBUNDLED11.8992.8232,776.783,898,250.33
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993
Energy United Electric Member CorpBUNDLED10.86134.321,746,587189,737,000

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

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Mecklenburg County NC Nuclear 18,068,372
Reventure ParkClean Energy LLC (100.00%)
Mecklenburg County NC Landfill Gas 25,9165,546,860.89214.03
Orbit Energy CharlotteAnaergia (100.00%)
Charlotte NC Other Biomass Gas 8,530.95,025,067.42589.04
DE Solar 10240 Old Dowd RdDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%)
Mecklenburg County NC Solar 2,067
Pineville NC Distillate Fuel Oil -24444.5-18.52
Mecklenburg County NC Distillate Fuel Oil -47889-18.91
Cornelius NC Distillate Fuel Oil -531,407.58-26.56

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Releasing 8,435,815.37 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 2889th highest in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 7.37 kilograms of emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county most often use Nuclear, which makes up 99.80% (or 18,078,219 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.

NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
99.80%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
0.14%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
0.05%
SOLAR
Solar
0.01%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
-0.00%

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Net Metering

Mecklenburg County has 3 out of 6 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Consumers in North Carolina have above average net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 companies who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these companies is 4.42%. With a state average energy loss of 3.47%, Mecklenburg County is the 62nd best county in North Carolina for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Mecklenburg County:

  • Charlotte, North Carolina:
    • Energy United Electric Member Corp: 1.36%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 95.41%
    • Union Power: 3.23%
  • Cornelius, North Carolina:
    • Cornelius, North Carolina Electric Utility: 28.88%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 35.56%
    • Energy United Electric Member Corp: 35.56%
  • Davidson, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
    • Energy United Electric Member Corp: 50.00%
  • Huntersville, North Carolina:
    • Energy United Electric Member Corp: 33.00%
    • Huntersville Utilities: 32.93%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 34.07%
  • Matthews, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 73.62%
    • Union Power: 26.38%
  • Mint Hill, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 49.65%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.35%
  • Pineville, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.18%
    • Pineville Electric Utility: 49.82%

* 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?

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.

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-21