Pender County, NC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Pender County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Pender County, NC is $167.73
  • The average electricity rate in Pender County, NC is 13.99¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Pender County, NC

The average residential electric bill in Pender County, NC is $167.73 per month. Pender County, NC is the 81st most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.

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Pender County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Pender County is the 24th highest producing county out of 100 counties in the state when considering megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuels.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Pender County totals $167.73. For comparison, the national average bill is $145.79.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Pender County had a 8.96% increase throughout the most recent year.

Residents of Pender County are paying, on average, 15.68% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 13.99 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour.

On average, Pender County citizens are accountable for 2,820.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the North Carolina average pollution per capita is 4,040.05.

With total generation of 255,806 megawatt hours, Pender County is ranked 1172nd largest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the US for total production.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    851,841 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.96 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    255,806 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    255,806 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.89 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    185,391,014 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,820.19 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hampstead CDP

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Hampstead CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.65¢ per kWh

  • 3.51% lower than last month
  • 13.28% higher than November last year
  • 10.22% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 2.25% lower than the US average
  • 515th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since November last year
  • 17,992nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,723 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,294 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.54¢ per kWh

  • 1.06% higher than last month
  • 11.41% higher than November last year
  • 8.51% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 5.79% lower than the US average
  • 499th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 25 since November last year
  • 15,902nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 224 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,828 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$139.71 per month

  • 7.11% higher than last month
  • 3.3% higher than November last year
  • 13.87% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 18.16% higher than the US average
  • 704th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 97 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 180 since November last year
  • 24,476th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,112 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 970 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$159.86 per month

  • 0.23% higher than last month
  • 12.96% higher than November last year
  • 10.91% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 12.38% higher than the US average
  • 611th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
  • 22,891st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,758 since November last year

Hampstead CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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Hampstead CDP's residents spend, on average, 15.54 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 10.98% more than North Carolina's average price of 14.00 cents. The city has an average of 1.11 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 130.74 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $159.86 per month, while the North Carolina average is $145.09. Consumers in Hampstead CDP pay 10.18% more compared to the rest of the state.

The electricity sold in Hampstead CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 4,030.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 28,363,067.09 kilograms, which is the 128th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hampstead CDP

Hampstead CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.176/kWh$0.099/kWh$207.08/mo.$86.98/mo.
499th15.54¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hampstead CDP
611th$159.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hampstead CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hampstead CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.29157.8616,835,439.382,574,203,241
Four County ElectricBUNDLED13.66170.97463,771.7363,356,930.39

Zips with electric coverage in Hampstead CDP, North Carolina include: 28411, 28443, 28457

Surf City, NC Electricity Overview

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Surf City's residents spend, on average, 13.31 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 4.93% less than North Carolina's average price of 14.00 cents. The city has an average of 1.11 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 130.74 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $141 per month, while the nationwide average is $145.79.

The electricity sold in Surf City has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 4,030.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 14,659,155.18 kilograms, which is the 212th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Surf City

Surf City residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.148/kWh$0.086/kWh$215.75/mo.$69.55/mo.
53rd13.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Surf City
292nd$141Average residential monthly electricity bill for Surf City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Surf City, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.29157.8616,835,439.382,574,203,241
Jones Onslow Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED12.99145.521,072,231139,335,000

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Burgaw, NC Electricity Overview

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Burgaw's residents spend, on average, 15.61 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 11.51% more than North Carolina's average price of 14.00 cents. The city has an average of 1.11 electrical outages per consumer per year. These outages are on average 130.74 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $158.43 per month, while the North Carolina average is $145.09. Consumers in Burgaw pay 9.20% more compared to the rest of the state.

The electricity sold in Burgaw has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 4,030.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 12,559,232.21 kilograms, which is the 241st worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Burgaw

Burgaw residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.179/kWh$0.098/kWh$207.92/mo.$84.51/mo.
516th15.61¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Burgaw
602nd$158.43Average residential monthly electricity bill for Burgaw Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Burgaw, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.29157.8616,835,439.382,574,203,241
Four County ElectricBUNDLED13.66170.97463,771.7363,356,930.39

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Pender County, North Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Pender County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Crooked RunCubico USA, LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 139,3221811
Innovative Solar 67John Laing US Solar Corp. (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 66,6594411
Quarter Horse SolarQuarter Horse Farm LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 9,39020911
Bearford Farm Solar ProjectBearford Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 9,11326711
Willard SolarNew Energy Solar (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 8,67637411
Bearford Solar IIBearford Solar II, LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 8,41141211
Burgaw Solar, LLCCI-II Mitchell Holding LLC (100.00%)
St. Helena NC Solar 7,92345711
Scotch Bonnet Solar, LLCScotch Bonnet Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 6,31253011

Pender County, North Carolina Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Pender County is home to 8 electricity plants, which is the 45th highest number of plants within a county in North Carolina. The county is the 49th worst ranked county in North Carolina out of 100 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity use, with the county emitting 185,391,014.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 71st highest in North Carolina for emissions per resident. In Pender County, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity generation.

Pender County, North Carolina Net Metering

Out of the 3 providers in Pender County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 4.05%. The nationwide average is 2.43%, meaning Pender County ranks 1242nd best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Pender County:

  • Atkinson, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 74.77%
    • Four County Electric: 25.23%
  • Burgaw, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 86.64%
    • Four County Electric: 13.36%
  • St. Helena, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 69.86%
    • Four County Electric: 30.14%
  • Surf City, North Carolina:
    • Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation: 90.20%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 9.80%
  • Topsail Beach, North Carolina:
    • Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation: 100.00%
  • Watha, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 70.76%
    • Four County Electric: 29.24%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Pender County, North Carolina?

Pender County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Pender County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity company in Pender County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.

How many power plants are located within Pender County, North Carolina?

There are 8 active electricity plants located in Pender County, North Carolina

What electricity companies offer service in Pender County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Progress27,400
2Four County Electric11,911
3Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation3,725

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-09-03