Electric Rates & Providers in Stanly County, NC

Stanly County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Stanly County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Averaging generation of 2.84 megawatt hours per resident per year, Stanly County ranks 1216th out of 3230 counties in the country in production per capita.

Stanly County has the 41st largest electricity production in the state out of 100 counties, producing 176,721 megawatt hours.

Solar power usage in Stanly County has risen by 109.69% year over year, with 176,721 megawatt hours being produced from solar energy throughout the last year compared to 84,277 the 12 months before.

With 176,721 megawatt generated from solar power and 62,148 residents in Stanly County, the county averages 2.84 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 241st out of 3230 counties in the country.

Stanly County uses 356.99% more electricity than it produces.

The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in Stanly County grew by 109.69% last year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    807,591 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.99 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    176,721 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    176,721 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.84 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    198,065,586 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,187 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Albemarle

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Albemarle Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024

13.64¢ per kWh

  • 4.23% lower than last month
  • 0.16% lower than May last year
  • 3.82% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 17.28% lower than the US average
  • 52nd in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 48 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 252 since May last year
  • 9,784th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,676 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 228 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

13.4¢ per kWh

  • 0.01% lower than last month
  • 4.3% higher than May last year
  • 2.83% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 16.97% lower than the US average
  • 274th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 91 since May last year
  • 9,837th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,013 since May last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024

$124.88 per month

  • 17.69% higher than last month
  • 10.55% higher than May last year
  • 2.25% lower than the North Carolina average
  • 0.53% higher than the US average
  • 286th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 215 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 351 since May last year
  • 19,317th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,003 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,786 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$140.89 per month

  • 0.71% higher than last month
  • 7.13% higher than May last year
  • 1.05% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 3.04% higher than the US average
  • 321st in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 196 since May last year
  • 16,884th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,338 since May last year

Albemarle, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Albemarle home are charged a residential electricity rate of 13.40 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.28% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 13.86 cents. City of Albemarle Power sells an estimated 268,508.44 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers. Albemarle produces 50.11% of the electricity consumed in the city and must power from plants outside of their city limits or rural area power generation facilities.

Electricity consumption in Albemarle results in the release of 33,215,180.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 112th highest amount in North Carolina out of 777 cities. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 2,035.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Albemarle is the 749th highest polluting city in North Carolina. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Albemarle. Albemarle has 2 power generation plants within its borders. This is the 9th highest amount of power plants in a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Albemarle

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.160/kWh$0.108/kWh$191.92/mo.$92.54/mo.
274th13.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Albemarle
321st$140.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Albemarle Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Albemarle, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Albemarle PowerBUNDLED14.21145.61128,892.6118,310,660.27

Locust, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Locust home are charged a residential electricity rate of 13.21 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.71% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 13.86 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Customers in the city are faced with 1.05 power outages a year, with outages lasting about 124.4 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.

There are no power facilities within Locust, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,079.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 451st worst polluting city out of 777 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,079.75 kilograms per person and 4,275 residents in the city, the city emits 17,440,927.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Locust

Locust residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.096/kWh$177.47/mo.$78.53/mo.
238th13.21¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Locust
268th$133.59Average residential monthly electricity bill for Locust Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Locust, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.05129.7822,625,442.072,953,110,870
Union PowerBUNDLED14.50170.391,160,737.5168,298,686.76

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Norwood, NC Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call Norwood home are charged a residential electricity rate of 13.09 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.56% lower than the average North Carolina rate of 13.86 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Customers in the city are faced with 1.2 power outages a year, with outages lasting about 157.13 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.

There are no power facilities within Norwood, so residents must rely on power imported from outside of the city. The city emits 4,079.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident in the city from electricity consumption, which makes it the 451st worst polluting city out of 777 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. At 4,079.75 kilograms per person and 2,648 residents in the city, the city emits 10,803,175.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Norwood

Norwood residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.151/kWh$0.093/kWh$170.31/mo.$70.76/mo.
214th13.09¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Norwood
180th$125.86Average residential monthly electricity bill for Norwood Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Norwood, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED13.05129.7822,625,442.072,953,110,870

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Electricity Production in Stanly County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Stanly County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Falls Hydro
Stanly County NC Conventional Hydroelectric 124,087
Stanly Solar, LLCStanly Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Albemarle NC Solar 101,876
Misenheimer Solar LLCMisenheimer Solar LLC (100.00%)
Gold Hill CDP NC Solar 62,403
Misenheimer FarmMisenheimer Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Stanly County NC Solar 8,067
ESA Albemarle NC SolarESA Albemarle NC Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Albemarle NC Solar 4,375

Stanly County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Stanly County results in the release of 198,065,586.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is 1192nd largest amount in the country out of 3230 counties and 49th highest in the state out of 100 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the county, which amounts to 3,187 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this measurement Stanly County is the 69th highest polluting county in the state. The main fuel type consumed in Stanly County is Solar, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the county for electricity generation. Stanly County has 5 power generation plants, which is 487th most in the US.

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Stanly County, North Carolina Net Metering

Stanly County has 3 out of 4 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Residents of North Carolina have above average net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Stanly County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 providers average a yearly energy loss of 5.13% of electricity generated. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Stanly County receiving a rank of 1934th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Stanly County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in Stanly County:

  • Albemarle, North Carolina:
    • City of Albemarle Power: 100.00%
  • Badin, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Locust, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 80.19%
    • Union Power: 19.81%
  • Misenheimer, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 89.32%
    • Union Power: 10.68%
  • New London, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 6.50%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 93.50%
  • Norwood, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
  • Oakboro, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 67.38%
    • Union Power: 32.62%
  • Red Cross, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 21.83%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 78.17%
  • Richfield, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 97.71%
    • Union Power: 2.29%
  • Stanfield, North Carolina:
    • Union Power: 26.64%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 73.36%

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

FAQ

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

Stanly County, North Carolina is home to 5 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas67,558
2Union Power24,690
3City of Albemarle Power12,704
4Pee Dee EMC517

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

There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Stanly County, North Carolina.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Stanly County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity supplier in Stanly County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-08-26