Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Lincoln County continues to improve with the lowering of non-renewable fuel source use. The county has accomplished a 101.26% curtailment in the use of these fuels in their power facilities.

When calculating by total customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest supplier in Lincoln County.

Lincoln County had a 1.34% rise in CO2 emissions per capita within the most recent 12 months.

Lincoln County produces -0.01 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 51 highest county out of 100 counties in the state for production per capita.

Residents of Lincoln County are paying, on average, 17.88% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average price, at 13.24 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Lincoln County is the 31st largest county by population in North Carolina, with 93,095 citizens residing within the county's borders.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Total Consumption
1,191,592 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh

EMISSIONS

CO2 Emissions
361,677,472 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,885.04 kg

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Lincolnton Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

20.81¢ per kWh

3.98% lower than last month
13.38% higher than April last year
38.91% higher than the North Carolina average
23.04% higher than the US average
768th in the state out of 770 cities
The state rank is the same since last month
The state rank is the same since April last year
27,423rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
The national rank has increased by 743 since last month
The national rank has dropped by 1,870 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

19.25¢ per kWh

1.07% higher than last month
9.97% higher than April last year
40.22% higher than the North Carolina average
19.4% higher than the US average
768th in the state out of 770 cities
The state rank is the same since last month
The state rank is the same since April last year
27,065th in the US out of 31,712 cities
The national rank has dropped by 150 since last month
The national rank has dropped by 2,148 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$130.17 per month

9.71% lower than last month
12.3% higher than April last year
14.16% higher than the North Carolina average
15.45% higher than the US average
700th in the state out of 770 cities
The state rank has dropped by 126 since last month
The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
26,103rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
The national rank has dropped by 192 since last month
The national rank has dropped by 4,977 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$158.76 per month

0.75% higher than last month
6.89% higher than April last year
15.37% higher than the North Carolina average
16.67% higher than the US average
638th in the state out of 770 cities
The state rank is the same since last month
The state rank has increased by 15 since April last year
26,046th in the US out of 31,712 cities
The national rank has dropped by 220 since last month
The national rank has dropped by 6,684 since April last year

Lincolnton, NC Electricity Overview

On average, citizens of Lincolnton are billed a residential electricity rate of 19.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 40.22% higher than the average North Carolina price of 13.73 cents and 19.40% above the nationwide average of 16.12. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $158.76 per month, while the state average is $139.09. City of Lincolnton NC Utilities is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emitting 42,447,908.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lincolnton is the 87th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Lincolnton, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lincolnton

Lincolnton residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

768^th19.25¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lincolnton

638^th$158.76Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lincolnton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lincolnton, North Carolina

Provider	Service Type	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Average Bill ($)	City Production (MWh)	Residential Sales (MWh)	Residential Revenues ($)
City of Lincolnton NC Utilities	BUNDLED	19.07	158.75		23,831.55	4,544,967.47

Westport CDP, NC Electricity Overview

On average, citizens of Westport CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.73 cents and 20.01% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $123.23 per month, while the state average is $139.09. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 16,511,405.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Westport CDP is the 189th highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Westport CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westport CDP

Westport CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

170^th12.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westport CDP

180^th$123.23Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westport CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westport 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		21,984,374.07	2,793,901,351

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Lowesville CDP, NC Electricity Overview

On average, citizens of Lowesville CDP are billed a residential electricity rate of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.04% lower than the average North Carolina price of 13.73 cents and 19.99% below the nationwide average of 16.12 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $127.5 per month, while the state average is $139.09. Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.

Emitting 12,657,448.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Lowesville CDP is the 241st highest out of 777 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. There are no power producing facilities within Lowesville CDP, so residents must depend on electricity produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lowesville CDP

Lowesville CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

186^th12.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lowesville CDP

227^th$127.5Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lowesville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lowesville 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		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

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Electricity Production in Lincoln County, North Carolina

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Plant	City/County	State	Primary Fuel Type	Production (MWh)	Emission (kg)	Emissions per MWh	Toxic Chemical Release	Closing Date
Lincoln CombustionDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%)	Lincoln County	NC	Distillate Fuel Oil	-598	16,114,174.61	-26,946.78

Lincoln County, North Carolina Details

Coming in as the 31st worst ranked county out of 100 counties in the state, Lincoln County emits 361,677,471.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This total equates to 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which ranks the county 2164th worst in the country for pollution per capita. The county has one power producing plant. Lincoln County's primary fuel used for electricity production is Distillate Fuel Oil. They produce 322.55% of the total generation in the county from this fuel type.

NATURAL GAS

422.55%

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL

-322.55%

Of the 4 electricity companies in Lincoln County, 3 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has decent net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Lincoln County has 3 electricity companies who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these providers is 4.66%. With a state average energy loss of 3.47%, Lincoln County is the 63rd best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Lincoln County, North Carolina?

Lincoln County, North Carolina is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lincoln County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity provider in Lincoln County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.

Which electricity companies offer service in Lincoln County, North Carolina?

County Customers Rank	Provider	Est. County Customers
1	Duke Energy Carolinas	56,745
2	Rutherford Electric	12,532
3	Energy United Electric Member Corp	9,783
4	City of Lincolnton NC Utilities	2,941

How many electric companies offer service in Lincoln County, North Carolina?

There are 4 electricity companies operating in Lincoln County, North Carolina.

Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera

Published: 2024-06-29

Lincoln County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics