Wayne County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Wayne County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
With 202,308 megawatt hours generated by solar, Wayne County is 22nd in North Carolina out of 100 counties for solar power electricity generation.
Wayne County is the 6 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 6,662,861.
Wayne County is ranked 1326th out of 3230 for worst polluting county in the United States when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 4,905.3 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
In Wayne County, 6,452,374 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 6.55% 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
1,501,231 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,662,861 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
210,487 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,452,374 MWh
Production per Capita
56.81 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
575,322,945 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,905.3 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Goldsboro
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Goldsboro Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.62¢ per kWh
- 14.56% lower than last month
- 10.19% higher than April last year
- 4.25% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.66% lower than the US average
- 576th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 127 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 17,653rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,947 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,945 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.11¢ per kWh
- 0.8% higher than last month
- 17.33% higher than April last year
- 10.02% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.31% lower than the US average
- 621st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since April last year
- 17,329th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 484 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,195 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$120.39 per month
- 16.27% lower than last month
- 11.95% higher than April last year
- 5.58% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.78% higher than the US average
- 580th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 67 since April last year
- 23,000th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,872 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,872 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$149.9 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 13.53% higher than April last year
- 8.94% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.16% higher than the US average
- 547th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since April last year
- 22,345th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 567 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,793 since April last year
Goldsboro, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Goldsboro is approximately 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.02% higher than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. More electricity is consumed in Goldsboro than produced, with consumption totaling 2068.26% of generation. Approximately 100.00% of the city's electricity production comes from solar fields.
Releasing 122,693,396.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Goldsboro is the 30th highest out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 3,694.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to 3 power generation plants, which is the 6th highest number of plants within a city in North Carolina out of the state's 777 cities. Goldsboro's main fuel type used for electricity generation is Solar. The city generates 20,555 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total generation in the city, from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Goldsboro
Goldsboro residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Goldsboro, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
Zips with electric coverage in Goldsboro, North Carolina include: 27530, 27534, 28333, 27531
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Mount Olive, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Mount Olive is approximately 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.02% higher than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. They saw an increase in the average emissions per person of around 1.74% within the previous year. The North Carolina average monthly residential electric bill is $139.09, while the Mount Olive average is 7.77% higher at $149.9 per month. This ranks the city 547th in the state for average monthly bill amount.
Releasing 16,128,490.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Mount Olive is the 189th highest out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 46th worst in North Carolina for emissions per capita. The city has one power plant within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mount Olive
Mount Olive residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mount Olive, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Elroy CDP, NC Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Elroy CDP is approximately 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.02% higher than the average state rate of 13.73 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.16 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 131.46 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Duke Energy Progress sells an estimated 20,796.18 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 14,894,107.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Elroy CDP is the 201st highest out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Elroy CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elroy CDP
Elroy CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elroy CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Electricity Production in Wayne County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Wayne County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lee Combined Cycle PlantDuke Energy Progress (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Natural Gas | 6,361,626 | 2,489,291,629.82 | 391.3 | ||
Wayne CountyDuke Energy Progress (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Natural Gas | 90,748 | 59,673,206.17 | 657.57 | ||
Overman SolarOverman Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Goldsboro | NC | Solar | 10,912 | ||||
Wedge | Goldsboro | NC | Solar | 10,461 | ||||
Lane II Solar, LLCNew Energy Solar (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 10,387 | ||||
Sonne OneCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 9,965 | ||||
CookstownCookstown Solar Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 9,803 | ||||
Lane SolarLane Solar Farm LLC (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 9,747 | ||||
Millers Chapel SolarMillers Chapel Solar, LLC (100.00%) | La Grange | NC | Solar | 9,742 | ||||
Jester SolarSol Systems (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 9,737 | ||||
Pikeville FarmDominion Energy (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 9,712 | ||||
Highwater Solar ICypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Goldsboro | NC | Solar | 9,643 | ||||
Mount Olive FarmMount Olive Farm LLC (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 9,588 | ||||
Blueberry OneCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 9,327 | ||||
Fremont Farm LLCDominion Energy (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 9,311 | ||||
Mt Olive Farm 2Mt Olive Farm 2 LLC (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 9,046 | ||||
Moorings Farm 2, LLCDominion Energy (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 8,996 | ||||
AM Best FarmAM Best Farm (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 8,887 | ||||
Terreva Wayne County RNG, LLCTerreva Wayne County RNG, LLC (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Landfill Gas | 8,179 | 4,471,615.39 | 546.72 | ||
Moorings FarmMoorings Farm LLC (100.00%) | Wayne County | NC | Solar | 8,139 |
Wayne County, North Carolina Details
Electricity consumption in Wayne County results in the release of 575,322,944.64 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 21st highest amount in North Carolina out of 100 counties. This total results in 4,905.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the county 1326th worst in the nation for emissions per capita. The top fuel source used in Wayne County is Natural Gas. The county produces 6,448,987.18 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Solar and Landfill Gas make up 3.04% and 0.12% of generation, respectively. Wayne County is home to 31 power producing plants, which is the 2nd most plants within a county in North Carolina.
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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 74,785 |
| 2 | Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation (North Carolina) | 20,690 |
| 3 | Fremont, North Carolina Electric Utility | 763 |
| 4 | Pikeville, North Carolina Electric Utility | 491 |
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 31 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
