Chatham County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Chatham County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Chatham County totals $161.86. For comparison, the US average bill is $137.93.
Chatham County is the 35th most populated county in North Carolina, with 79,864 residents residing in the county.
Chatham County produces 68,026 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. This ranks Chatham County 1089th largest producing county in the country out of 3230 counties for total renewable electricity production.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Chatham County is 15.24 cents. This is around 5.21% lower than the national average price of 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour.
Averaging production of 0.85 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Chatham County ranks 1552nd out of 3230 counties in the country in production per capita.
Chatham County produces 0.79 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar energy, giving the county a ranking of 50th in the state out of 100 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,020,326 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.78 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
68,026 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
68,026 MWh
Production per Capita
0.85 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
286,368,846 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,585.71 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Siler City
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Siler City Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
18.28¢ per kWh
- 6.47% higher than last month
- 33.3% higher than March last year
- 10.2% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.39% higher than the US average
- 712th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 139 since March last year
- 25,554th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,339 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 13,695 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.98¢ per kWh
- 2.61% higher than last month
- 17.45% higher than March last year
- 5.47% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.72% lower than the US average
- 618th in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 70 since March last year
- 16,732nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,009 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,974 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$143.78 per month
- 17.92% lower than last month
- 12.86% higher than March last year
- 6.31% higher than the North Carolina average
- 19.51% higher than the US average
- 553rd in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has increased by 57 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since March last year
- 25,786th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,037 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,088 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$148.83 per month
- 0.93% higher than last month
- 13.32% higher than March last year
- 4.68% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.2% higher than the US average
- 533rd in the state out of 772 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 39 since March last year
- 21,791st in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 648 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,505 since March last year
Siler City, NC Electricity Overview
Siler City averages a residential electricity rate of 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.04% more than the average state price of 13.62 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.11, while the Siler City average is 7.76% higher at $148.83 per month. This ranks the city 533rd in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Siler City citizens emit 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 541st highest polluting city out of 777 cities in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 29,743,566.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 117th highest for total pollution in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Siler City has to be brought in from neighboring cities or rural areas, because there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Siler City
Siler City residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Siler City, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.86 | 148.94 | 15,997,876.86 | 2,377,625,054 |
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Briar Chapel CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Briar Chapel CDP averages a residential electricity rate of 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.04% more than the average state price of 13.62 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.11, while the Briar Chapel CDP average is 7.76% higher at $148.83 per month. This ranks the city 533rd in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Briar Chapel CDP citizens emit 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 187th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 17,849,213.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 168th highest for total pollution in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Briar Chapel CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities or rural areas, because there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Briar Chapel CDP
Briar Chapel CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Briar Chapel CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.86 | 148.94 | 15,997,876.86 | 2,377,625,054 |
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Pittsboro, NC Electricity Overview
Pittsboro averages a residential electricity rate of 14.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.04% more than the average state price of 13.62 cents. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress. The North Carolina average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.11, while the Pittsboro average is 7.76% higher at $148.83 per month. This ranks the city 533rd in the state for average monthly bill total.
On average, Pittsboro citizens emit 3,841.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 187th highest polluting city out of 777 cities in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 17,030,900.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 179th highest for total pollution in the state. All of the electricity consumed in Pittsboro has to be brought in from neighboring cities or rural areas, because there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pittsboro
Pittsboro residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pittsboro, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.86 | 148.94 | 15,997,876.86 | 2,377,625,054 |
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Electricity Production in Chatham County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Chatham County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Siler 421 Farm, LLCHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,735 | ||||
West Siler | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,729 | ||||
Siler City Solar 2Siler City Solar 2, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,581 | ||||
Meadowlark SolarMeadowlark Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,576 | ||||
Arborgate SolarArborgate Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,440 | ||||
Tinker (NC) | Moncure CDP | NC | Solar | 9,247 | ||||
Flatwood FarmFlatwood Farm, LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 9,202 | ||||
Moncure Farm LLCMoncure Farm LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 6,047 | ||||
Jordan Hydroelectric ProjectJordan Hydroelectric LTD PTP (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5,205 | ||||
Bear Creek SolarCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 4,045 | ||||
VickersVickers Farm LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 3,823 | ||||
Farrington FarmFarrington Solar Farm LLC (100.00%) | Chatham County | NC | Solar | 1,372 |
Chatham County, North Carolina Details
On average, Chatham County citizens emit 3,585.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 2156th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation. This adds up to total emissions of 286,368,845.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, making the county the 33rd highest for total pollution in the state. The county has 12 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 172nd highest number of power plants within a single county in the country. For electricity generation purposes, Chatham County's top fuel is Solar, making up 62,821 megawatt hours, or 92.35% of production in the county.
Providers In Each City in Chatham County:
- Goldston, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Pittsboro, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Siler City, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Chatham County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Chatham County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.
How many electric companies offer service in Chatham County, North Carolina?
Chatham County, North Carolina has 4 electricity providers offering service in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Chatham County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 42,102 |
| 2 | Central Electric | 15,768 |
| 3 | Randolph Electric Membership Corporation | 4,341 |
| 4 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 2,483 |
How many power plants are in Chatham County, North Carolina?
There are 12 active electricity plants located in Chatham County, North Carolina
