Wayne County, NC: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Wayne County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Wayne County, NC is $160.03
  • The average electricity rate in Wayne County, NC is 14.73¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Wayne County, NC

The average residential electric bill in Wayne County, NC is $160.03 per month. Wayne County, NC is the 63rd most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.

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Wayne County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

With 217,494 megawatt hours generated by solar, Wayne County is 21st in North Carolina out of 100 counties for solar power electricity generation.

Wayne County is the 7 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 100 counties in the state, with a population of 117,286 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 6,853,820.

Wayne County is ranked 1309th out of 3221 for worst polluting county in the United States when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 4,827.97 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.

In Wayne County, 6,628,147 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuel sources. Wayne County is 10th out of 100 counties in the state for total electricity production from non-renewable fuels.

There was a 3.67% decline in CO2 emissions per capita over the last 12 months in Wayne County.

Wayne County is the 25th most populated county in the state, with 117,286 citizens residing in the county.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,510,428 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.88 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,853,820 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    225,673 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    6,628,147 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    58.44 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    566,253,503 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,827.97 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Goldsboro

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Goldsboro Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.89¢ per kWh

  • 5.07% lower than last month
  • 13.2% higher than November last year
  • 11.81% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 0.83% lower than the US average
  • 699th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 33 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
  • 19,003rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,888 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,733 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.73¢ per kWh

  • 1.05% higher than last month
  • 11.79% higher than November last year
  • 9.85% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 4.63% lower than the US average
  • 694th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 21 since November last year
  • 16,454th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 29 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,611 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$138.17 per month

  • 11.23% higher than last month
  • 1.01% higher than November last year
  • 12.62% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 16.86% higher than the US average
  • 640th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 207 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 84 since November last year
  • 24,093rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,364 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 42 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$156.27 per month

  • 0.07% higher than last month
  • 13.1% higher than November last year
  • 8.42% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 9.86% higher than the US average
  • 565th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since November last year
  • 21,959th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 322 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,060 since November last year

Goldsboro, NC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Goldsboro is approximately 15.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.85% higher than the average state rate of 14.32 cents. More electricity is consumed in Goldsboro than produced, with consumption totaling 2080.93% of generation. Approximately 100.00% of the city's electricity production comes from solar fields.

Releasing 124,760,821.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Goldsboro is the 30th highest out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 3,756.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to 4 power generation plants, which is the 3rd highest number of plants within a city in North Carolina out of the state's 777 cities. Goldsboro's main fuel type used for electricity generation is Solar. The city generates 20,555 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total generation in the city, from this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Goldsboro

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.183/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
694th15.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Goldsboro
565th$156.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Goldsboro Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Goldsboro, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.49156.216,373,931.822,536,567,514

Zips with electric coverage in Goldsboro, North Carolina include: 27530, 27534, 28333, 27531

Mount Olive, NC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Mount Olive is approximately 15.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.85% higher than the average state rate of 14.32 cents. They saw an increase in the average emissions per person of around 4.92% within the previous year. The North Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $145.7, while the Mount Olive average is 7.26% higher at $156.27 per month. This ranks the city 457th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

Releasing 16,395,188.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Mount Olive is the 188th highest out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 224th worst in North Carolina for emissions per capita. The city has one power plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mount Olive

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.183/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
694th15.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mount Olive
457th$156.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mount Olive Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mount Olive, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.49156.216,373,931.822,536,567,514

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Elroy CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Elroy CDP is approximately 15.73 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.85% higher than the average state rate of 14.32 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.11 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 130.74 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 20,996.45 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.

Releasing 15,140,394.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Elroy CDP is the 200th highest out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 3,945.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Elroy CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elroy CDP

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.183/kWh$0.096/kWh$192.59/mo.$80.69/mo.
694th15.73¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elroy CDP
565th$156.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Elroy CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Elroy CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED15.49156.216,373,931.822,536,567,514

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Electricity Production in Wayne County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Wayne County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Lee Combined Cycle PlantDuke Energy Progress (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Natural Gas 6,537,39932,505,324,770.023383.2315
Wayne County NC Natural Gas 90,7481359,673,280.2613657.575
Overman SolarOverman Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Goldsboro NC Solar 10,91210511
Wedge
Goldsboro NC Solar 10,46111911
Lane II Solar, LLCNew Energy Solar (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 10,38712511
Sonne OneCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 9,96514111
CookstownCookstown Solar Farm, LLC (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 9,80315311
Lane SolarLane Solar Farm LLC (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 9,74715711
Millers Chapel SolarMillers Chapel Solar, LLC (100.00%)
La Grange NC Solar 9,74215811
Jester SolarSol Systems (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 9,73715911
Wayne County NC Solar 9,71216111
Highwater Solar ICypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Goldsboro NC Solar 9,64317011
Mount Olive FarmMount Olive Farm LLC (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 9,58818011
Blueberry OneCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 9,32722211
Wayne County NC Solar 9,31122811
Mt Olive Farm 2Mt Olive Farm 2 LLC (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 9,04628711
Moorings Farm 2, LLCDominion Energy (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 8,99630511
AM Best FarmAM Best Farm (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 8,88733011
Terreva Wayne County RNG, LLCTerreva Wayne County RNG, LLC (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Landfill Gas 8,179144,471,719.5316546.7313
Moorings FarmMoorings Farm LLC (100.00%)
Wayne County NC Solar 8,13944211

Wayne County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Wayne County results in the release of 566,253,503.03 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 21st highest amount in North Carolina out of 100 counties. This total results in 4,827.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the county 1309th worst in the nation for emissions per capita. The top fuel source used in Wayne County is Natural Gas. The county produces 6,624,760.18 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Solar and Landfill Gas make up 3.17% and 0.12% of generation, respectively. Wayne County is home to 35 power producing plants, which is the 2nd most plants within a county in North Carolina.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
96.66%
SOLAR
Solar
3.17%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
0.12%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.05%

Wayne County, North Carolina Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Wayne County include Duke Energy Progress and Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation (North Carolina) Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and North Carolina has commendable laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Wayne County averages out to about 4.18% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.43%. This earned Wayne County a rank of 1346th best in the United States out of 3221.

Providers In Each City in Wayne County:

  • Eureka, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Fremont, North Carolina:
    • Fremont, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Goldsboro, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Mount Olive, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Pikeville, North Carolina:
    • Pikeville, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
  • Seven Springs, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
  • Walnut Creek, North Carolina:
    • Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation (North Carolina): 31.94%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 68.06%

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

FAQ

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

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

Which electricity companies offer service in Wayne County, North Carolina?

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

Wayne County, North Carolina is home to 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

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

Wayne County, North Carolina has 35 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-11-14