Stokes County, NC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Stokes County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Stokes County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Roughly 98.56% of Stokes County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 5th highest ranked county out of 100 counties in the state for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels.

The average monthly residential electric expense in Stokes County is 8.70% lower than the national average monthly residential bill.

2,703,751.21 megawatt hours are generated from coal in Stokes County. With 44,588 residents, this is 60.64 megawatt hours per person.

About 2,703,751.21 megawatt hours of electricity in Stokes County are generated a year using natural gas. This is 60.64 megawatt hours per resident in the county each year.

Natural gas accounts for 68.25% of the electric generation in Stokes County, resulting in a rank of 104th out of 3230 counties nationwide for total natural gas production.

Stokes County ranks 56th out of 100 counties in the state for total consumption, with its residents using 562,539.57 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    562,540 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    8,919,488 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    128,211 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    8,791,277 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    200.04 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    363,426,509 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    8,150.77 kg

King, NC Electricity Overview

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Residents of King are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 2.37% less than North Carolina's average price of 13.24 cents and 19.28% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Selling an estimated 22,437.11 megawatt hours per year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.21, while the King average is 5.70% less at $129.39 per month.

Coming in as the 125th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, King emits 27,201,312.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 25th worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In King, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in King

King residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
331st12.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of King
265th$129.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for King Residents

Electric Companies With Service in King, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993
Surry-Yadkin EMCBUNDLED14.60155.89353,42251,602,400

Zips with electric coverage in King, North Carolina include: 27021, 27045, 27050

Walnut Cove, NC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Walnut Cove are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.24% less than North Carolina's average price of 13.24 cents and 25.79% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas has an estimated 355 residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. Consumers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $112.89. This is 17.73% lower than the national average of $137.21.

Coming in as the 337th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Walnut Cove emits 6,934,480.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 2,866.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 732nd worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. There is one power plant in the city. Walnut Cove has around 100.00% of its electricity produced by Solar.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Walnut Cove

Walnut Cove residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
54th11.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Walnut Cove
7th$112.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Walnut Cove Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Walnut Cove, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993

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Germanton CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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Residents of Germanton CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 11.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.24% less than North Carolina's average price of 13.24 cents and 25.79% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. With an estimated 245 residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city. Germanton CDP is the 488th largest city in North Carolina, with a population of 828.

Coming in as the 476th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Germanton CDP emits 3,103,153.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 3,747.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 477th worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Germanton CDP, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Germanton CDP

Germanton CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.145/kWh$0.093/kWh$155.51/mo.$70.76/mo.
54th11.88¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Germanton CDP
7th$112.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Germanton CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Germanton CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy CarolinasBUNDLED11.73113.3921,705,738.462,545,391,993

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Electricity Production in Stokes County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Stokes County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Stokes County NC Natural Gas 8,487,9415,713,441,920.02673.12
Lick Creek Solar, LLCLick Creek Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Stokes County NC Solar 110,584
Pilot Mountain Solar, LLCNew Energy Solar (100.00%)
Stokes County NC Solar 10,446
Carol Jean SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Walnut Cove NC Solar 7,175

Stokes County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Stokes County has the 69th most power producing plants of any county in North Carolina, with 4 total plants. About 363,426,508.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity use per year. This total results in 8,150.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 591st highest in the United States for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Stokes County's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 68.25% of electricity generation using this fuel. Taken together with Coal (30.31%) and Solar (1.44%), these three fuel types account for 8,919,488 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) county's electricity production.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
68.25%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
Coal
30.31%
SOLAR
Solar
1.44%

Stokes County, North Carolina Net Metering

Out of the 3 suppliers in Stokes County, 66.67% of them offer net metering to their consumers. 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

There are 3 electricity providers in Stokes County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 companies average a yearly energy loss of 4.78% of electricity generated. The US average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Stokes County a rank of 1669th best in the United States out of 3230 counties.

Power Companies in Stokes County, North Carolina

Providers In Each City in Stokes County:

  • Danbury, North Carolina:
    • Energy United Electric Member Corp: 50.00%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
  • King, North Carolina:
    • Surry-Yadkin EMC: 38.38%
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 61.62%
  • Walnut Cove, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Stokes County, North Carolina?

By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Stokes County, North Carolina.

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

There are 3 electricity companies serving customers in Stokes County, North Carolina.

How many power plants are located in Stokes County, North Carolina?

There are 4 active electricity plants located in Stokes County, North Carolina

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Carolinas63,380
2Energy United Electric Member Corp8,355
3Surry-Yadkin EMC2,592

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-21