Duke Energy Carolinas
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About Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas is an investor owned entity providing electricity in 2 states within the nation including North Carolina and South Carolina. This service territory also incorporates 252 cities within these states. The supplier has 2,892,303 customers. There are 413,122 commercial customers, 5,961 industrial customer accounts, one transportation account and 2,473,219 residential customers. Duke Energy Carolinas averages 13.81 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their consumers for residential electricity , which is lower than US average rate of 15.70 cents per kilowatt hour. They sold 77,847,395 megawatt hours in 2023 via traditional retail accounts. Electricity production and wholesale power purchases made up 86.71% and 12.70%, respectively, of all electricity sourced by the company. Power plants owned by the company produced 80,422,308 megawatt hours and an additional 11,779,063 megawatt hours were acquired via the wholesale electricity market. In 2023, the company made a total of $8,284,461,800 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $544,472,500 coming from wholesale electricity sales and $7,375,017,100 from retail sales to end users.
The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.7, while the Duke Energy Carolinas average is 1.42% less at $136.73 per month. Duke Energy Carolinas ranks as the 14th highest total electricity producer out of 3530 providers in the country. The supplier produces a total of 10,066,230.95 megawatt hours from the use of coal. Electricity generation plants associated with the company use non-renewable fuel types to generate 98.53% of their total electricity generation, or 82,053,066.27 megawatt hours. They rank 13th in the nation out of 3530 providers.
Customers of Duke Energy Carolinas have the ability to take advantage of net metering. Without net metering, solar panel installation is significantly less economically feasible, as individuals have no way to sell excess electricity back into the grid.
All electricity providers who generate electricity suffer from some energy loss from heat dissipation or alternative factors. Duke Energy Carolinas is no exception, as they have an annual loss of around 5.44% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. These averages allow us to compare the various companies who operate around the United States. Duke Energy Carolinas has earned a ranking of 1127th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the nation.
Duke Energy Carolinas Rate & Electric Bills
Duke Energy Carolinas residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
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Duke Energy Carolinas Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:Duke Energy
- Headquarters:550 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
United States of America - CEO:Julie Janson
Duke Energy Carolinas Contact
- Website:www.duke-energy.com
- Customer Service Phone:(855) 637-6513
- Contact Page:www.duke-energy.com
- Social Media:
Duke Energy Carolinas Service
- Outage Map:outagemap.duke-energy.com
- States Served:
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Counties Served:
- Wake County
- Mecklenburg County
- Greenville County
- Guilford County
- Forsyth County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas deals with an average of 1.52 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 199.85 minutes. Compare these numbers to the US averages of other suppliers at 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Duke Energy Carolinas generates 0.41% of its total megawatt hours produced from solar fields, which is 201st out of 3530 suppliers in the United States for percentage of total electricity generation that comes from solar power.
Duke Energy Carolinas is the 19th largest provider out of 3530 providers in the nation based on customer count.
Duke Energy Carolinas is 34th out of 3530 providers in the US for total megawatt hours generated from hydroelectric power.
Duke Energy Carolinas ranks 19th out of 3530 providers in the US for total electricity production from natural gas.
Duke Energy Carolinas generates 53.55% of their total megawatt hour production from nuclear power, for a total of 44,599,132.27 megawatt hours.
Energy Loss
Duke Energy Carolinas' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
5,046,609MWh
1127 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Duke Energy Carolinas' Power Outages
199.85 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.52 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Duke Energy Carolinas Energy Makeup
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Duke Energy Carolinas Coverage Map
Duke Energy Carolinas State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2,221,634 | 6,334,183,255 | 2 | 76.05% |
| South Carolina | 670,670 | 2,190,501,460 | 3 | 23.95% |
Duke Energy Carolinas County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville County | 24,374 | 5 | 14.97 | $155.75/mo |
| Alamance County | 176,353 | 4 | 14.09 | $140.65/mo |
| Alexander County | 36,491 | 3 | 13.33 | $138.78/mo |
| Anderson County | 209,581 | 3 | 14.29 | $149.82/mo |
| Burke County | 87,881 | 5 | 13.42 | $144.90/mo |
| Cabarrus County | 235,797 | 4 | 13.64 | $140.85/mo |
| Caldwell County | 80,492 | 4 | 14.99 | $135.78/mo |
| Caswell County | 22,785 | 3 | 15.30 | $162.88/mo |
| Catawba County | 163,462 | 5 | 13.59 | $136.54/mo |
| Chatham County | 79,864 | 4 | 15.16 | $162.65/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Duke Energy Carolinas
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee County | SC | Nuclear | 21,540,932 | |||||
| York County | SC | Nuclear | 19,426,791 | |||||
| Mecklenburg County | NC | Nuclear | 19,318,543 | |||||
Belews CreekDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Stokes County | NC | Natural Gas | 8,934,817.01 | 5,816,551,810.72 | 651 | ||
Marshall (NC)Duke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lake Norman of Iredell CDP | NC | Coal | 7,282,443.98 | 5,498,213,221.79 | 755 | ||
| Anderson County | SC | Natural Gas | 5,734,133 | 2,180,906,446.67 | 380.34 | |||
James E. Rogers Energy ComplexDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Cleveland County | NC | Coal | 5,609,961.01 | 4,335,640,293.61 | 772.85 | ||
| Rowan County | NC | Natural Gas | 4,307,141 | 1,637,245,571.64 | 380.12 | |||
Dan RiverDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Rockingham County | NC | Natural Gas | 3,886,268 | 1,478,081,914.12 | 380.33 | ||
Rockingham County CT StationDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Rockingham County | NC | Natural Gas | 1,358,377 | 808,465,262.56 | 595.17 |
Duke Energy Carolinas Fuel Makeup
Cities Duke Energy Carolinas Has Coverage
- Alamance, NC
- Anderson, SC
- Andrews, NC
- Archdale, NC
- Asheboro, NC
- Badin, NC
- Belmont, NC
- Belton, SC
- Belwood, NC
- Bermuda Run, NC
- Bethania, NC
- Blacksburg, SC
- Boiling Springs, NC
- Boonville, NC
- Brevard, NC
- Brookford, NC
- Bryson City, NC
- Burlington, NC
- Butner, NC
- Cajah's Mountain, NC
- Campobello, SC
- Carrboro, NC
- Cary, NC
- Casar, NC
- Catawba, NC
- Cedar Rock, NC
- Central, SC
- Central Pacolet, SC
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chesnee, SC
- Chester, SC
- Chimney Rock Village, NC
- China Grove, NC
- Claremont, NC
- Clemmons, NC
- Clemson, SC
- Cleveland, NC
- Clinton, SC
- Clover, SC
- Columbus, NC
- Connelly Springs, NC
- Conover, NC
- Cooleemee, NC
- Cowpens, SC
- Cramerton, NC
- Creedmoor, NC
- Cross Hill, SC
- Danbury, NC
- Davidson, NC
- Dellview, NC
- Denton, NC
- Dillsboro, NC
- Dobson, NC
- Donalds, SC
- Due West, SC
- Duncan, SC
- Durham, NC
- Earl, NC
- Easley, SC
- East Bend, NC
- East Spencer, NC
- Eden, NC
- Elkin, NC
- Ellenboro, NC
- Elon, NC
- Fairview, NC
- Faith, NC
- Fallston, NC
- Flat Rock, NC
- Fontana Dam, NC
- Forest Hills, NC
- Fort Lawn, SC
- Fort Mill, SC
- Fountain Inn, SC
- Franklin, NC
- Gaffney, SC
- Gamewell, NC
- Gibsonville, NC
- Graham, NC
- Granite Falls, NC
- Granite Quarry, NC
- Gray Court, SC
- Great Falls, SC
- Green Level, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Greenwood, SC
- Greer, SC
- Grover, NC
- Harmony, NC
- Harrisburg, NC
- Haw River, NC
- Hemby Bridge, NC
- Hendersonville, NC
- Hickory, NC
- Hickory Grove, SC
- High Shoals, NC
- Hildebran, NC
- Hillsborough, NC
- Hodges, SC
- Honea Path, SC
- Hudson, NC
- Indian Trail, NC
- Inman, SC
- Iva, SC
- Jamestown, NC
- Jonesville, NC
- Jonesville, SC
- Kannapolis, NC
- Kernersville, NC
- Kershaw, SC
- King, NC
- Kingstown, NC
- Lake Lure, NC
- Lake Park, NC
- Lake Santeetlah, NC
- Lancaster, SC
- Landrum, SC
- Lattimore, NC
- Laurel Park, NC
- Laurens, SC
- Lawndale, NC
- Lenoir, NC
- Lewisville, NC
- Liberty, SC
- Lockhart, SC
- Locust, NC
- Long View, NC
- Lowell, NC
- Lowndesville, SC
- Lowrys, SC
- Lyman, SC
- Madison, NC
- Marion, NC
- Marshville, NC
- Marvin, NC
- Matthews, NC
- Mauldin, SC
- Mayodan, NC
- McAdenville, NC
- McConnells, SC
- Mebane, NC
- Midland, NC
- Midway, NC
- Mills River, NC
- Mineral Springs, NC
- Mint Hill, NC
- Misenheimer, NC
- Mocksville, NC
- Monroe, NC
- Mooresboro, NC
- Mooresville, NC
- Morganton, NC
- Morrisville, NC
- Mount Airy, NC
- Mount Holly, NC
- Mount Pleasant, NC
- New London, NC
- Newberry, SC
- Ninety Six, SC
- Norris, SC
- North Wilkesboro, NC
- Norwood, NC
- Oak Ridge, NC
- Oakboro, NC
- Old Fort, NC
- Ossipee, NC
- Pacolet, SC
- Patterson Springs, NC
- Pelzer, SC
- Pendleton, SC
- Pickens, SC
- Pilot Mountain, NC
- Pleasant Garden, NC
- Polkville, NC
- Prosperity, SC
- Randleman, NC
- Ranlo, NC
- Red Cross, NC
- Reidsville, NC
- Reidville, SC
- Rhodhiss, NC
- Richburg, SC
- Richfield, NC
- Robbinsville, NC
- Rockwell, NC
- Ronda, NC
- Rural Hall, NC
- Ruth, NC
- Rutherford College, NC
- Rutherfordton, NC
- Salem, SC
- Salisbury, NC
- Saluda, NC
- Sawmills, NC
- Sedalia, NC
- Seneca, SC
- Sharon, SC
- Silverstreet, SC
- Simpsonville, SC
- Six Mile, SC
- Smyrna, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Spencer, NC
- Spencer Mountain, NC
- Spindale, NC
- Stallings, NC
- Stanfield, NC
- Stanley, NC
- Starr, SC
- Stem, NC
- Stokesdale, NC
- Stoneville, NC
- Summerfield, NC
- Swepsonville, NC
- Sylva, NC
- Taylorsville, NC
- Tega Cay, SC
- Thomasville, NC
- Tobaccoville, NC
- Travelers Rest, SC
- Trinity, NC
- Troutman, NC
- Troy, SC
- Tryon, NC
- Unionville, NC
- Valdese, NC
- Van Wyck, SC
- Waco, NC
- Walhalla, SC
- Walkertown, NC
- Walnut Cove, NC
- Ware Shoals, SC
- Waterloo, SC
- Waxhaw, NC
- Webster, NC
- Wellford, SC
- Wentworth, NC
- Wesley Chapel, NC
- West Pelzer, SC
- West Union, SC
- Westminster, SC
- Whitmire, SC
- Whitsett, NC
- Wilkesboro, NC
- Williamston, SC
- Wingate, NC
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Woodruff, SC
- Yadkinville, NC
- York, SC
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Duke Energy Carolinas FAQ:
What percentage of Duke Energy Carolinas' electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?
Power facilities owned by or associated with Duke Energy Carolinas generate 1.47% of their electricity using renewable fuel sources.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Duke Energy Carolinas customers?
Consumers of Duke Energy Carolinas, on average, have an electricity BUNDLED rate 13.81 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Duke Energy Carolinas power be restored?
Duke Energy Carolinas' outages last, on average, about 199.845 minutes per outage.
How much is the average bundled bill for Duke Energy Carolinas customers each month?
Consumers of Duke Energy Carolinas pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $136.73.
How many states does Duke Energy Carolinas have customers in in?
There are 2 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by Duke Energy Carolinas including North Carolina and South Carolina.
What is the phone number for Duke Energy Carolinas?
You can reach Duke Energy Carolinas by phone via (855) 637-6513.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Duke Energy Carolinas?
Duke Energy Carolinas owns or is associated with 45 power plants.
Who is the CEO of Duke Energy Carolinas?
The CEO of Duke Energy Carolinas is Julie Janson.
What cities does Duke Energy Carolinas offer service in?
Duke Energy Carolinas provides electricity in 252 cities.
Does Duke Energy Carolinas have a parent company?
Duke Energy Carolinas is a subsidiary of Duke Energy.
How many counties does Duke Energy Carolinas provider electricity to?
Duke Energy Carolinas offers service in 60 counties in the country.
What percentage of Duke Energy Carolinas' electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuels?
Duke Energy Carolinas produces 98.53% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
