Pender County, NC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Pender County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Pender County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Pender County is the 23rd highest producing county out of 100 counties in the state when considering megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuels.

In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has fallen by 5.42% in the previous 12 months.

Pender County produces 3.88 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Pender County the 742nd highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the country.

Pender County is ranked as the 851st highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country with over 800,000 megawatt hours being used by residents who live there.

Pender County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 15.41% below the US average price, at 13.55 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.

Averaging generation of 3.88 megawatt hours per resident per year, Pender County ranks 42 out of 100 counties in North Carolina in production per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    829,364 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    254,889 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    254,889 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.88 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    170,650,922 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,595.96 kg

Hampstead CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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Hampstead CDP's residents spend, on average, 13.83 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 4.47% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.24 cents. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $145.61 per month, while the state average is $132.21. Customers in Hampstead CDP are stuck with a 10.14% markup 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 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 26,373,055.61 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.096/kWh$180.35/mo.$80.69/mo.
522nd13.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hampstead CDP
565th$145.61Average 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 ProgressBUNDLED13.94138.1815,686,255.092,186,977,563
Four County ElectricBUNDLED12.82160.77449,51757,615,000

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, 13.67 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 3.28% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.24 cents. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $137.28 per month, while the state average is $132.21. Customers in Surf City are stuck with a 3.84% markup compared to the rest of the state.

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 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 13,630,638.52 kilograms, which is the 215th 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 January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.103/kWh$177.81/mo.$88.56/mo.
489th13.67¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Surf City
364th$137.28Average 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 ProgressBUNDLED13.94138.1815,686,255.092,186,977,563
Jones Onslow Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED12.40132.12993,866123,273,000

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Burgaw, NC Electricity Overview

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Burgaw's residents spend, on average, 13.51 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 2.08% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.24 cents. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $150.35 per month, while the state average is $132.21. Customers in Burgaw are stuck with a 13.72% markup 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 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 11,678,050.49 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 January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.159/kWh$0.096/kWh$180.35/mo.$80.69/mo.
419th13.51¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Burgaw
647th$150.35Average 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 ProgressBUNDLED13.94138.1815,686,255.092,186,977,563
Four County ElectricBUNDLED12.82160.77449,51757,615,000

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Electricity Production in Pender County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Pender County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Crooked RunCubico USA, LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 134,912
Innovative Solar 67John Laing US Solar Corp. (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 68,767
Quarter Horse SolarQuarter Horse Farm LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 9,605
Bearford Solar IIBearford Solar II, LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 9,351
Bearford Farm Solar ProjectBearford Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 8,986
Burgaw Solar, LLCCI-II Mitchell Holding LLC (100.00%)
St. Helena NC Solar 8,631
Willard SolarNew Energy Solar (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 7,705
Scotch Bonnet Solar, LLCScotch Bonnet Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 7,232

Pender County, North Carolina Details

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 50th worst ranked county in North Carolina out of 100 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity use, with the county emitting 170,650,921.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 74th highest in North Carolina for emissions per resident. In Pender County, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity generation.

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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 3.67%. The nationwide average is 2.87%, meaning Pender County ranks 711th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Pender County:

  • Atkinson, North Carolina:
    • Four County Electric: 50.00%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
  • Burgaw, North Carolina:
    • Four County Electric: 50.00%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
  • St. Helena, North Carolina:
    • Four County Electric: 50.00%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
  • Surf City, North Carolina:
    • Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation: 30.05%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 69.95%
  • Topsail Beach, North Carolina:
    • Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation: 100.00%
  • Watha, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
    • Four County Electric: 50.00%

* 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 Progress52,028
2Four County Electric11,450
3Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation1,968

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-03-21