Columbus County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Columbus County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
There was a 1.46% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in Columbus County.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the generation of 13.00% of the megawatt hours produced in Columbus County, ranking it 582nd in the United States out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Columbus County has emissions of 5,531.06 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the nationwide average of 4,114.63.
Columbus County produces 6.19 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Columbus County the 12th highest ranking county out of 100 counties for renewable production per capita in the state.
Columbus County has had a 4.12% decline in the last 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
Columbus County has experienced a decrease of 7.66% in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production throughout the previous 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
658,854 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
366,023 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
318,444 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
47,579 MWh
Production per Capita
7.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
284,705,567 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,531.06 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Whiteville
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Whiteville Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.62¢ per kWh
- 14.56% lower than last month
- 10.19% higher than April last year
- 4.25% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.66% lower than the US average
- 576th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 127 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 7 since April last year
- 17,655th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,946 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,959 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.11¢ per kWh
- 0.8% higher than last month
- 17.33% higher than April last year
- 10.02% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.31% lower than the US average
- 621st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 73 since April last year
- 17,330th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 499 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,212 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$120.39 per month
- 16.27% lower than last month
- 11.95% higher than April last year
- 5.58% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.78% higher than the US average
- 580th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 67 since April last year
- 23,069th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,798 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,894 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$149.9 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 13.53% higher than April last year
- 8.94% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.16% higher than the US average
- 547th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 47 since April last year
- 22,368th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 563 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,801 since April last year
Whiteville, NC Electricity Overview
Whiteville's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 10.02% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 621st best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 17,438.29 megawatt hours each year, Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Whiteville average is 8.61% higher at $149.9 per month.
Emissions in Whiteville average 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 72nd worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 18,749,186.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 162nd largest emissions amount in North Carolina. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Whiteville
Whiteville residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Whiteville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Tabor City, NC Electricity Overview
Tabor City's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 9.66% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 443rd best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 10,031.21 megawatt hours each year, Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Tabor City average is 8.13% higher at $149.24 per month.
Emissions in Tabor City average 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 395th worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 14,514,496.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 210th largest emissions amount in North Carolina. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tabor City
Tabor City residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tabor City, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.92 | 136.82 | 1,164,968.33 | 162,132,512 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Chadbourn, NC Electricity Overview
Chadbourn's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, unfortunately for their inhabitants, 9.66% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents, which ranks the city 444th best for average electricity price out of 777 cities in the state. Selling an estimated 7,773.14 megawatt hours each year, Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Chadbourn average is 8.13% higher at $149.25 per month.
Emissions in Chadbourn average 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 72nd worst polluting city out of 777 cities in North Carolina based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 6,223,828.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 366th largest emissions amount in North Carolina. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chadbourn
Chadbourn residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chadbourn, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 13.92 | 136.82 | 1,164,968.33 | 162,132,512 | |
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
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Electricity Production in Columbus County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Columbus County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
International Paper Riegelwood MillInternational Paper (100.00%) | Riegelwood CDP | NC | Black Liquour | 366,022.87 | 195,824,140.02 | 535.01 |
Columbus County, North Carolina Details
Emissions in Columbus County average 5,531.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 1243rd worst polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of the county from electricity consumption is 284,705,567.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 950th highest amount in the nation. Black Liquour is the primary fuel type in Columbus County, with 87.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Columbus County has one power generation plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Columbus County:
- Boardman, North Carolina:
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 100.00%
- Bolton, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Brunswick, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 96.45%
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 3.55%
- Cerro Gordo, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Chadbourn, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 94.99%
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 5.01%
- Fair Bluff, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Sandyfield, North Carolina:
- Four County Electric: 77.49%
- Duke Energy Progress: 22.51%
- Tabor City, North Carolina:
- Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation: 5.07%
- Duke Energy Progress: 94.93%
- Whiteville, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Columbus County, North Carolina?
There is one power plant located in Columbus County, North Carolina
How many electric companies offer service in Columbus County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Columbus County, North Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity provider in Columbus County, North Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Columbus County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 126,391 |
| 2 | Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation | 75,901 |
