Duke Energy Carolinas
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
High Power Bills?
Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar
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 278 cities within these states. The supplier has 2,850,700 customers. There are 411,602 commercial customers, 6,036 industrial customer accounts, one transportation account and 2,433,061 residential customers. Duke Energy Carolinas averages 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their consumers for residential electricity , which is lower than US average rate of 15.64 cents per kilowatt hour. They sold 81,277,019 megawatt hours in 2022 via traditional retail accounts. Electricity production and wholesale power purchases made up 86.59% and 13.24%, respectively, of all electricity sourced by the company. Power plants owned by the company produced 82,743,293 megawatt hours and an additional 12,655,282 megawatt hours were acquired via the wholesale electricity market. In 2022, the company made a total of $7,811,181,600 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $695,809,100 coming from wholesale electricity sales and $6,830,823,400 from retail sales to end users.
The national average monthly residential power bill is $132.69, while the Duke Energy Carolinas average is 9.49% less at $120.1 per month. There are 10,247,717.05 megawatt hours generated by the provider by burning coal, which makes them the 39th highest producer in the US out of 3517 suppliers. The provider produces 1.67% of their total production, which is 1,359,472 megawatt hours, from renewable fuel sources. Duke Energy Carolinas produces 81,438,833.7 megawatt hours from their generation facilities, ranking them as the 15th largest producer of electricity in the United States out of 3517 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 4.78% 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 820th best out of 3517 suppliers who report energy loss in the nation.
Duke Energy Carolinas Rate & Electric Bills
Duke Energy Carolinas residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.
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
- Table Of Contents:
Quick Facts About Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas is the 13th largest electricity company out of 3517 providers in the country based on megawatt hours sold.
Duke Energy Carolinas generates 98.33% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuel sources. The total electricity produced from non-renewable sources is 80,079,361.7 megawatt hours, which is 14th most in the nation out of 3517 companies.
Duke Energy Carolinas' electricity production plants generate 25,782,159.28 megawatt hours using natural gas.
Roughly 1.27% of Duke Energy Carolinas' total electricity comes from the use of hydroelectric power.
Duke Energy Carolinas ranks 6th out of 3517 providers in the nation for electricity produced from nuclear power facilities.
Duke Energy Carolinas produces 0.40% of its total megawatt hours produced from solar power, which is 201st in the nation for percentage of total electricity generation that comes from solar.
Energy Loss
Duke Energy Carolinas' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
4,564,541MWh
820 National Rank
Duke Energy Carolinas Energy Makeup
Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.
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 | 2,190,181 | 5,538,280,394 | 2 | 75.1% |
| South Carolina | 660,519 | 2,011,490,635 | 3 | 24.9% |
Duke Energy Carolinas County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville County | 24,374 | 5 | 12.84 | $127.09/mo |
| Alamance County | 176,353 | 4 | 12.40 | $123.26/mo |
| Alexander County | 36,491 | 3 | 11.51 | $125.35/mo |
| Alleghany County | 10,910 | 2 | 13.06 | $119.29/mo |
| Anderson County | 209,581 | 3 | 13.34 | $137.50/mo |
| Burke County | 87,881 | 6 | 12.72 | $130.15/mo |
| Cabarrus County | 235,797 | 3 | 12.01 | $124.20/mo |
| Caldwell County | 80,492 | 3 | 12.51 | $118.12/mo |
| Caswell County | 22,785 | 3 | 13.42 | $140.78/mo |
| Catawba County | 163,462 | 5 | 11.90 | $123.37/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 | 22,248,151 | |||||
| York County | SC | Nuclear | 19,168,253 | |||||
| Mecklenburg County | NC | Nuclear | 18,063,503 | |||||
Belews CreekDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Stokes County | NC | Natural Gas | 8,961,883 | 6,170,900,791.5 | 688.57 | ||
Marshall (NC)Duke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lake Norman of Catawba CDP | NC | Coal | 7,145,933 | 5,454,549,970.5 | 763.31 | ||
| Anderson County | SC | Natural Gas | 6,173,726 | 2,347,957,788.41 | 380.31 | |||
James E. Rogers Energy ComplexDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Cleveland County | NC | Coal | 5,183,318 | 3,856,579,748.6 | 744.04 | ||
| Rowan County | NC | Natural Gas | 3,737,550 | 1,409,655,154.46 | 377.16 | |||
Dan RiverDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Rockingham County | NC | Natural Gas | 3,726,724 | 1,400,497,953.54 | 375.8 | ||
Rockingham County CT StationDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Rockingham County | NC | Natural Gas | 795,794 | 472,105,196.38 | 593.25 |
Duke Energy Carolinas Fuel Makeup
Cities Duke Energy Carolinas Has Coverage
- Alamance, NC
- Albemarle, NC
- Anderson, SC
- Andrews, NC
- Archdale, NC
- Asheboro, NC
- Badin, NC
- Belmont, NC
- Belton, SC
- Belwood, NC
- Bermuda Run, NC
- Bessemer City, NC
- Bethania, NC
- Blacksburg, SC
- Boiling Springs, NC
- Boonville, NC
- Bostic, 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
- Cherryville, 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
- Concord, NC
- Connelly Springs, NC
- Conover, NC
- Cooleemee, NC
- Cornelius, NC
- Cowpens, SC
- Cramerton, NC
- Creedmoor, NC
- Cross Hill, SC
- Dallas, NC
- Danbury, NC
- Davidson, NC
- Dellview, NC
- Denton, NC
- Dillsboro, NC
- Dobson, NC
- Donalds, SC
- Drexel, NC
- 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 City, NC
- Forest Hills, NC
- Fort Lawn, SC
- Fort Mill, SC
- Fountain Inn, SC
- Franklin, NC
- Gaffney, SC
- Gamewell, NC
- Gastonia, NC
- Gibsonville, NC
- Glen Alpine, 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 Point, NC
- High Shoals, NC
- Highlands, NC
- Hildebran, NC
- Hillsborough, NC
- Hodges, SC
- Honea Path, SC
- Hudson, NC
- Huntersville, NC
- Indian Trail, NC
- Inman, SC
- Iva, SC
- Jamestown, NC
- Jonesville, NC
- Jonesville, SC
- Kannapolis, NC
- Kernersville, NC
- Kershaw, SC
- King, NC
- Kings Mountain, 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
- Lexington, NC
- Liberty, SC
- Lincolnton, NC
- Lockhart, SC
- Locust, NC
- Long View, NC
- Love Valley, NC
- Lowell, NC
- Lowndesville, SC
- Lowrys, SC
- Lyman, SC
- Madison, NC
- Maiden, 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
- Murphy, NC
- New London, NC
- Newberry, SC
- Newton, NC
- 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
- Pineville, 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
- Rosman, 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
- Shelby, NC
- 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
- Statesville, NC
- 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
- Wallburg, 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
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
Duke Energy Carolinas Reviews
Write a Review of Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas FAQ:
What percentage of Duke Energy Carolinas' electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Duke Energy Carolinas produces 98.33% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.
Does Duke Energy Carolinas have a parent company?
Duke Energy Carolinas is owned by Duke Energy.
What is the average bundled bill for Duke Energy Carolinas customers each month?
Customers of Duke Energy Carolinas pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $120.10.
What is the phone number for Duke Energy Carolinas?
Duke Energy Carolinas' customer service phone number is (855) 637-6513
How many states does Duke Energy Carolinas supply electricity in?
Duke Energy Carolinas supplies electricity to customers in 2 states.
Who is the CEO of Duke Energy Carolinas?
Duke Energy Carolinas' current CEO is Julie Janson.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Duke Energy Carolinas customers?
Duke Energy Carolinas' current average BUNDLED electricity rate is 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average US BUNDLED rate of 15.64 cents.
What cities does Duke Energy Carolinas have customers in to?
Duke Energy Carolinas supplies to 278 cities.
What percentage of Duke Energy Carolinas' electricity is generated from renewable fuel types?
Duke Energy Carolinas produces 1.67% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Duke Energy Carolinas?
Duke Energy Carolinas is associated with or owns 44 power plants.
How many counties does Duke Energy Carolinas offer service to?
Duke Energy Carolinas sells electricity in 61 counties.
