Orange County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Orange County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in Orange County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
In Orange County, 37,577 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel sources. Orange County is 20th out of 100 counties in the state for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.
Orange County is 71st in North Carolina rankings for total megawatt hours generated from renewable energy, with 30,920 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.
Orange County generates 18,261.55 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of coal, making Orange County 8th in North Carolina out of 100 counties.
With a population of 150,477 citizens, Orange County is the 464th most populated county in the nation.
Orange County produces 0.25 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity fuel sources. They are the 821st highest county in the United States for non-renewable production per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,926,067 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
68,497 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
30,920 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
37,577 MWh
Production per Capita
0.46 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
581,438,619 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,863.97 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.72¢ per kWh
- 1.35% lower than last month
- 24.26% higher than April last year
- 1.75% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.97% lower than the US average
- 272nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 108 since April last year
- 14,824th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,010 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,377 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.9¢ per kWh
- 1.89% higher than last month
- 16.9% higher than April last year
- 6.06% lower than the North Carolina average
- 20.01% lower than the US average
- 170th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 7,000th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 488 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,269 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$110.39 per month
- 7.32% lower than last month
- 26.72% higher than April last year
- 3.19% lower than the North Carolina average
- 2.09% lower than the US average
- 236th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 62 since April last year
- 17,578th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 668 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,734 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$123.23 per month
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 12.74% higher than April last year
- 10.44% lower than the North Carolina average
- 9.44% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 11,267th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 734 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,453 since April last year
Chapel Hill, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Chapel Hill home spend, on average, 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 13.73 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Production in the city from natural gas averaged 0.3 megawatt hours per person, which is 4th out of 777 cities in the state. There is 1975.10% more electricity used in Chapel Hill than is produced, eliciting the need to import from neighboring municipalities.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Chapel Hill averages 3,991.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. A total of 243,181,574.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city. Around 51.40% of Chapel Hill's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Chapel Hill has one electricity producing plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
Zips with electric coverage in Chapel Hill, North Carolina include: 27707, 27516, 27514, 27517, 27510
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Carrboro, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Carrboro home spend, on average, 13.53 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 13.73 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 25,567.17 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1.22 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 152.71 minutes per outage. The US averages of these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Carrboro averages 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 82,435,799.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 271,828.12 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carrboro
Carrboro residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Carrboro, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 15.81 | 178.75 | 404,615.02 | 63,986,991.4 |
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Hillsborough, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Hillsborough home spend, on average, 13.22 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 13.73 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 25,062.22 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The electricity grid in the city has an average of 1.22 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 152.71 minutes per outage. The US averages of these two data points are 1.45 outages a year and 171.11 minutes each outage.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Hillsborough averages 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 36,262,901.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 119,575.19 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillsborough
Hillsborough residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hillsborough, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 15.81 | 178.75 | 404,615.02 | 63,986,991.4 |
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Electricity Production in Orange County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Orange County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen FacilityUniversity of North Carolina (100.00%) | Chapel Hill | NC | Natural Gas | 37,577 | 18,103,786.84 | 481.78 | ||
Oakwood SolarOakwood Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Mebane | NC | Solar | 9,543 | ||||
Stout FarmStout Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Orange County | NC | Solar | 8,480 | ||||
White Cross FarmWhite Cross Farm LLC (100.00%) | Orange County | NC | Solar | 7,905 | ||||
Ouchchy PV1Fresh Air Energy XXIX, LLC (100.00%) | Mebane | NC | Solar | 4,992 |
Orange County, North Carolina Details
Orange County citizens average 3,863.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 2033rd worst in the US in this category. At 3,863.97 kilograms per person and 150,477 citizens in the county, the county emits 581,438,619.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This is the 20th worst rank in the state for total pollution. Electricity generating facilities in the county mainly use Solar, which makes up 30,920 megawatt hours (or 45.14%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Secondary fuels used in electricity production include Natural Gas at 28.20% and Coal at 26.66% of production. Orange County has the 486th highest electricity producing plants of any county in the country, with 5 total plants.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Orange County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 74,159 |
| 2 | Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | 8,892 |
How many electric companies offer service in Orange County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Orange County, North Carolina.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Orange County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Orange County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many power plants are within Orange County, North Carolina?
Orange County, North Carolina is home to 5 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
