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 $158.31
  • The average electricity rate in Wayne County, NC is 14.33¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Wayne County, NC

The average residential electric bill in Wayne County, NC is $158.31 per month. Wayne County, NC is the 67th most expensive county in North Carolina for electricity.

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Wayne County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Roughly 100.00% of Wayne County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel types, making it the 171st highest county in the United States out of 3221 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.

Wayne County experienced a 2.79% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the most recent 12 months.

Consumers in the county experience an average of 1.14 electrical outages per year, with an average of 130.8 minutes per outage.

Wayne County is the 186th largest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the country, producing 6,662,291 megawatt hours.

Wayne County has emissions of 4,896.51 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,219.12.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Wayne County is 14.33 cents. This is approximately 14.39% less than the nationwide average price of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,523,125 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.99 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,662,291 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    6,662,291 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    56.8 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    574,292,394 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,896.51 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 12.51% higher than the average state rate of 13.98 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 94,231.18 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.

Releasing 133,656,541.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Goldsboro is the 29th highest out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Goldsboro 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 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$209.19/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 ProgressBUNDLED15.17157.9317,069,269.52,589,436,364

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 12.51% higher than the average state rate of 13.98 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 8,939.76 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.

Releasing 16,720,146.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Mount Olive is the 192nd highest out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,024.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Mount Olive 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 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$209.19/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 ProgressBUNDLED15.17157.9317,069,269.52,589,436,364

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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 12.51% higher than the average state rate of 13.98 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 21,513.55 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.

Releasing 15,440,481.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Elroy CDP is the 205th highest out of 777 cities in North Carolina for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 4,024.1 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$209.19/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 ProgressBUNDLED15.17157.9317,069,269.52,589,436,364

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Wayne County, North Carolina Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

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 6,662,29132,512,007,800.683377.059

Wayne County, North Carolina Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 22nd worst ranked county out of 100 counties in the state, Wayne County releases 574,292,394.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county also ranks 1407th worst in pollution per citizen, averaging 4,896.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. Electricity facilities in the county mainly use Natural Gas, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Wayne County has one power plant in the county.

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 one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-07-31