Person County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Person County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
The largest electricity supplier in Person County by customer count is Duke Energy Progress.
Electricity production from the burning of coal as a fuel totals 6,491,510.29 megawatt hours, giving Person County the 1st position in the state rankings.
In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has declined by 72.22% during the previous 12 months.
Citizens of Person County use enough electricity to release 13,761.16 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, compared to the national average of 4,459.99.
Person County generates 1.32% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 2.23 megawatt hours per citizen a year.
At $145.81, the average monthly residential electric bill in Person County is 12.29% higher than the US average.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
525,314 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,614,606 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
87,153 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,527,453 MWh
Production per Capita
169.18 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
538,019,914 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
13,761.16 kg
Roxboro, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Roxboro home spend, on average, 12.05 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which ranks the city 515th out of 777 cities in North Carolina. Generation from non-renewable fuels accounts for 1.04 megawatt hours per capita in the city. Non-renewable fuels are used to produce 8,499.62 megawatt hours in the city, which is 14.88% of their total generation.
Roxboro citizens average 11,592.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them highest in the state out of 777 in this category. At 11,592.12 kilograms per person and 8,134 residents in the city, the city emits 94,290,271.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions. About 48.25% of electricity in Roxboro comes from production using Wood/Wood Waste Solids. Tire-derived Fuels and Coal make up 36.87% and 14.88% of generation, respectively. Roxboro has one power producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Roxboro
Roxboro residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Roxboro, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 11.99 | 131.8 | 16,772,600 | 2,010,447,552 | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.88 | 159.81 | 402,495 | 55,878,500 |
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Electricity Production in Person County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Person County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person County | NC | Coal | 5,557,285 | 5,597,863,494.3 | 1,007.3 | |||
| Person County | NC | Coal | 961,668 | 1,098,333,143.56 | 1,142.11 | |||
CPI USA NC RoxboroCapital Power Corporation (100.00%) | Roxboro | NC | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 57,125 | 78,404,513.03 | 1,372.51 | 3/2021 | |
ESA Boston Solar, LLCSol Systems (100.00%) | Person County | NC | Solar | 9,697 | ||||
Wagstaff Farm 1Wagstaff Farm LLC (100.00%) | Person County | NC | Solar | 8,756 | ||||
Roxboro FarmRoxboro Farm LLC (100.00%) | Person County | NC | Solar | 6,979 | ||||
PCSP3 AirportCarolina Solar Energy LLC (100.00%) | Person County | NC | Solar | 3,918 | ||||
Perkins Solar, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Person County | NC | Solar | 3,734 | ||||
Woodsdale Farm, LLCARE-RP Woodsdale, LLC (100.00%) | Person County | NC | Solar | 3,690 | ||||
| Person County | NC | Solar | 1,754 |
Person County, North Carolina Details
Person County citizens average 13,761.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 174th worst in the US in this category. At 13,761.16 kilograms per person and 39,097 citizens in the county, the county emits 538,019,913.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This is the 24th worst rank in the state for total pollution. Electricity generating facilities in the county mainly use Coal, which makes up 6,491,510.29 megawatt hours (or 98.14%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Secondary fuels used in electricity production include Solar at 0.58% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.54% of production. Person County has the 186th highest electricity producing plants of any county in the country, with 10 total plants.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Person County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 23,835 |
| 2 | Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | 19,356 |
How many electric companies offer service in Person County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Person County, North Carolina.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Person County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Person County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.
How many power plants are within Person County, North Carolina?
Person County, North Carolina is home to 10 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
