Wilson County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Wilson County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Wilson County produces 112,361 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable fuel sources. This ranks Wilson County 43rd in North Carolina out of 100 counties for total renewable electricity production.
Customers in Wilson County experience an average of 0.98 outages lasting 101.24 minutes each year, compared to the nationwide averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes an outage.
The largest provider in Wilson County by number of customers is Duke Energy Progress.
Wilson County averages 1.43 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 45th highest in the state out of 100counties.
Wilson County is home to 78,449 residents and its power generation facilities generate 112,361 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 1.43 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Wilson County ranks 40th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 1.43 megawatt hours generated per person.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,004,127 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
112,361 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
112,361 MWh
Production per Capita
1.43 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
270,440,892 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,447.35 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wilson
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Wilson Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.8¢ per kWh
- 3.98% lower than last month
- 13.38% higher than April last year
- 1.18% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.47% lower than the US average
- 285th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 42 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 30 since April last year
- 15,008th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,829 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,838 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.7¢ per kWh
- 1.07% higher than last month
- 9.97% higher than April last year
- 0.25% lower than the North Carolina average
- 15.06% lower than the US average
- 262nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 63 since April last year
- 10,246th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 382 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,638 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$117.7 per month
- 9.71% lower than last month
- 12.29% higher than April last year
- 3.23% higher than the North Carolina average
- 4.39% higher than the US average
- 382nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 61 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 54 since April last year
- 20,934th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 614 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,026 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$143.58 per month
- 0.75% higher than last month
- 6.89% higher than April last year
- 4.34% higher than the North Carolina average
- 5.51% higher than the US average
- 335th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 206 since April last year
- 19,196th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 396 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,984 since April last year
Wilson, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Wilson's inhabitants spend 13.70 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 0.25% below the state's average rate of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 262nd out of 777 cities in North Carolina for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 0.62 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 40.78 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Wilson Energy.
In Wilson, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 185,988,080.91 kilograms, which is 22nd largest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 309th highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilson
Wilson residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wilson, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Energy | BUNDLED | 13.57 | 143.57 | 397,656.8 | 53,951,692.13 |
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Elm City, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Elm City's inhabitants spend 14.60 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 6.37% above the state's average rate of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 395th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 0.98 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 101.24 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.
In Elm City, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 5,046,218.33 kilograms, which is 396th largest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 697th highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elm City
Elm City residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elm City, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| Wilson Energy | BUNDLED | 13.57 | 143.57 | 397,656.8 | 53,951,692.13 |
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Lucama, NC Electricity Overview
On average, Lucama's inhabitants spend 14.80 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. This is 7.83% above the state's average rate of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 412th out of 777 cities in North Carolina for lowest average electricity rate. Customers in the city are faced with 1.16 power outages each year, with outages lasting around 131.46 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Lucama, North Carolina Electric Utility.
In Lucama, there are no electricity generating plants. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city limits. The city's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 3,373,202.87 kilograms, which is 467th largest amount in the state out of 777 cities. Averaging 3,881.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 309th highest in North Carolina for emissions per capita from electricity consumption.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lucama
Lucama residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lucama, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| Lucama, North Carolina Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 14.37 | 168.83 | 15,219.29 | 2,186,863.6 |
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Electricity Production in Wilson County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Wilson County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elm City Solar FacilityDuke Energy Progress (100.00%) | Wilson County | NC | Solar | 77,329 | ||||
Langley PV1Fresh Air Energy XII LLC (100.00%) | Wilson County | NC | Solar | 9,355 | ||||
Van Slyke Solar Center, LLCSRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Wilson County | NC | Solar | 9,013 | ||||
Upchurch Solar Center LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Wilson County | NC | Solar | 8,636 | ||||
Wilson Farm 1Wilson Farm 1 LLC (100.00%) | Wilson County | NC | Solar | 8,028 |
Wilson County, North Carolina Details
There are 5 electricity plants in Wilson County, which is the 486th most power plants in a county in the United States. Emissions in the county average 3,447.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, making them the 2224th highest polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. A total of 270,440,892.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. This is enough to rank 982nd worst in the country for total pollution from electricity consumption. In Wilson County, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel types utilized for electricity generation.
Providers In Each City in Wilson County:
- Black Creek, North Carolina:
- Black Creek, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Elm City, North Carolina:
- Wilson Energy: 35.57%
- Duke Energy Progress: 64.43%
- Lucama, North Carolina:
- Lucama, North Carolina Electric Utility: 50.00%
- Duke Energy Progress: 50.00%
- Saratoga, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 12.98%
- Wilson Energy: 87.02%
- Sims, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Stantonsburg, North Carolina:
- Stantonsburg, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Wilson, North Carolina:
- Wilson Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Wilson County, North Carolina?
By total revenue, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity company in Wilson County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Wilson County, North Carolina?
There are 6 electricity companies operating in Wilson County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are in Wilson County, North Carolina?
There are 5 electricity plants in Wilson County, North Carolina
Which electricity companies offer service in Wilson County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 50,239 |
| 2 | Wilson Energy | 3,196 |
| 3 | Lucama, North Carolina Electric Utility | 1,191 |
| 4 | Stantonsburg, North Carolina Electric Utility | 1,176 |
| 5 | Pitt & Greene Electric Membership Corporation | 310 |
| 6 | Black Creek, North Carolina Electric Utility | 309 |
