Catawba County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Catawba County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
The largest electricity supplier in Catawba County by customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.
Catawba County is the 22nd highest producing county out of 100 counties in the state when it comes to megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuels.
The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Catawba County is 12.88 cents. This is roughly 20.12% lower than the national average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Catawba County produces 44.99 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 9 highest county out of 100 counties in North Carolina for production per capita.
Catawba County is the 426th largest county in the US, with 163,462 citizens living within its borders.
Catawba County generates 3,945,815.56 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of coal, ranking Catawba County 61st in the US out of 3230 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,092,271 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,353,872 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
133,775 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,220,097 MWh
Production per Capita
44.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,571,711,431 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,615.15 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hickory
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Hickory Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.72¢ per kWh
- 1.35% lower than last month
- 24.26% higher than April last year
- 1.75% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.97% lower than the US average
- 272nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 108 since April last year
- 14,834th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,000 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,413 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
12.9¢ per kWh
- 1.89% higher than last month
- 16.9% higher than April last year
- 6.06% lower than the North Carolina average
- 20.01% lower than the US average
- 170th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 6,954th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 486 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,242 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$110.39 per month
- 7.32% lower than last month
- 26.72% higher than April last year
- 3.19% lower than the North Carolina average
- 2.09% lower than the US average
- 236th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 62 since April last year
- 17,664th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 725 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,846 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$123.23 per month
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 12.74% higher than April last year
- 10.44% lower than the North Carolina average
- 9.44% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 11,254th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 727 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,437 since April last year
Hickory, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Hickory home spend, on average, 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 13.73 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $123.23 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 152,140.39 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Hickory averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 166,399,997.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 548,225.75 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hickory
Hickory residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hickory, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hickory, North Carolina include: 28601, 28602, 28658, 28613
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Newton, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Newton home spend, on average, 14.36 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which ranks the city 370th out of 777 cities in North Carolina. With an estimated 4,677 residential customers, Newton Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Newton averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 50,820,162.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 167,433.43 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newton
Newton residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newton, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Electric | BUNDLED | 14.23 | 138.55 | 48,098.72 | 6,842,666.46 |
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Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Lake Norman of Catawba CDP home spend, on average, 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 13.73 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city ranks 1st out of 777 cities in the state for electricity generated per citizen from the use of natural gas. Lake Norman of Catawba CDP residents use 97.78% less megawatt hours than is produced within the city.
Lake Norman of Catawba CDP citizens average 9,793.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them highest in the state out of 777 in this category. At 9,793.3 kilograms per person and 12,499 residents in the city, the city emits 122,406,450.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. About 54.65% of electricity in Lake Norman of Catawba CDP comes from production using Coal. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil make up 45.35% and 0.00% of generation, respectively. Lake Norman of Catawba CDP has one power producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Norman of Catawba CDP
Lake Norman of Catawba CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 7,220,096.98 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lake Norman of Catawba CDP, North Carolina include: 28117, 28037, 28673, 28609, 28682
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Electricity Production in Catawba County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Catawba County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marshall (NC)Duke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Lake Norman of Catawba CDP | NC | Coal | 7,220,096.98 | 5,524,218,520.52 | 765.12 | ||
Maiden Creek Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Catawba County | NC | Solar | 133,775 |
Catawba County, North Carolina Details
Catawba County citizens average 9,615.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is sufficient to rank them 341st worst in the US in this category. At 9,615.15 kilograms per person and 163,462 citizens in the county, the county emits 1,571,711,431.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year. This is the 3rd worst rank in the state for total pollution. Electricity generating facilities in the county mainly use Coal, which makes up 3,945,815.56 megawatt hours (or 53.66%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Secondary fuels used in electricity production include Natural Gas at 44.52% and Solar at 1.82% of production. Catawba County has the 331st highest electricity producing plants of any county in the country, with 2 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Catawba County:
- Brookford, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Catawba, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 98.43%
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 1.57%
- Claremont, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Conover, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Hickory, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Long View, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
- Maiden, North Carolina:
- Maiden, North Carolina Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Newton, North Carolina:
- Newton Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Catawba County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 77,604 |
| 2 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 16,071 |
| 3 | Newton Electric | 4,634 |
| 4 | Rutherford Electric | 2,648 |
| 5 | Maiden, North Carolina Electric Utility | 1,133 |
How many electric companies offer service in Catawba County, North Carolina?
There are 5 electricity companies offering service in Catawba County, North Carolina.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Catawba County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Catawba County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many power plants are within Catawba County, North Carolina?
Catawba County, North Carolina is home to 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
