Forsyth County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Forsyth County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Forsyth County emitted 1,511,889,144.03 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks them as the 4th worst polluting county out of 100 counties in North Carolina.
Forsyth County is the 4th largest county in the state, with 389,157 citizens residing within the county's borders.
No electricity production takes place in Forsyth County, meaning the county must import their electricity from outside of their borders.
Forsyth County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 17.27% below the nationwide average price, at 13.34 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Forsyth County has emissions of 3,885.04 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2141st highest polluting county in the United States by per capita emissions.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Forsyth County is Duke Energy Carolinas.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,981,109 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,511,889,144 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,885.04 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Winston-Salem
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Winston-Salem Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.86¢ per kWh
- 1.48% lower than last month
- 23.71% higher than April last year
- 0.77% lower than the North Carolina average
- 12.1% lower than the US average
- 292nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 96 since April last year
- 15,309th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,284 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,554 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.06¢ per kWh
- 1.85% higher than last month
- 16.55% higher than April last year
- 4.89% lower than the North Carolina average
- 19% lower than the US average
- 212th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since April last year
- 7,775th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 669 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,552 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$111.55 per month
- 7.44% lower than last month
- 25.97% higher than April last year
- 2.16% lower than the North Carolina average
- 1.06% lower than the US average
- 265th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 31 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 68 since April last year
- 18,240th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 797 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 11,000 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$125.07 per month
- 1.56% higher than last month
- 12.43% higher than April last year
- 9.11% lower than the North Carolina average
- 8.09% lower than the US average
- 201st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
- 11,759th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 435 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,495 since April last year
Winston-Salem, NC Electricity Overview
Winston-Salem has an average residential electricity rate of 13.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.89% below North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $125.07. This is 10.08% lower than the state average of $139.09.
Coming in at as the 5th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Winston-Salem emits 976,476,725.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 72nd worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Winston-Salem, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | BUNDLED | 17.20 | 173.92 | 336,092.23 | 57,806,872.73 |
Zips with electric coverage in Winston-Salem, North Carolina include: 27284, 27107, 27106, 27127, 27105, 27103, 27104, 27012, 27101, 27023, 27040 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Kernersville, NC Electricity Overview
Kernersville has an average residential electricity rate of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 6.06% below North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $124.62. This is 10.40% lower than the state average of $139.09.
Coming in at as the 41st worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Kernersville emits 102,471,722.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 72nd worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Kernersville, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kernersville
Kernersville residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kernersville, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Energy United Electric Member Corp | BUNDLED | 12.80 | 149.86 | 1,660,944.47 | 212,550,242.08 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kernersville, North Carolina include: 27284, 27107, 27235
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Clemmons, NC Electricity Overview
Clemmons has an average residential electricity rate of 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.84% above North Carolina's average rate of 13.73 cents. This ranks the city 325th out of 777 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count. Citizens in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $135.55. This is 2.54% lower than the state average of $139.09.
Coming in at as the 47th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Clemmons emits 81,710,087.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. More importantly, the city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 72nd worst in the state in this category. There are no power producing facilities in Clemmons, so citizens have to depend on power generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clemmons
Clemmons residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Clemmons, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | BUNDLED | 17.20 | 173.92 | 336,092.23 | 57,806,872.73 |
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FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity provider in Forsyth County, North Carolina by total revenue is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many electric companies offer service in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
Forsyth County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 77,367 |
| 2 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 7,053 |
| 3 | Surry-Yadkin EMC | 2,769 |
