New Hanover County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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New Hanover County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity company in New Hanover County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
New Hanover County residents are faced with an average residential electricity bill of $149.94, which is 8.63% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
New Hanover County is ranked as the 10th largest consuming county out of 100 counties in North Carolina with over 3,000,000 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers for their electricity needs.
Citizens of New Hanover County use enough electricity to emit 4,889.73 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 10th highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in North Carolina.
At an average residential rate of 14.95 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in New Hanover County enjoy a 7.25% discount from the US average price.
In the previous year, New Hanover County saw a 1.17% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,006,928 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,983,228 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,983,228 MWh
Production per Capita
16.96 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,148,700,827 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,889.73 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Wilmington
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Wilmington 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
Wilmington, NC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour for Wilmington. This is 10.02% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. Duke Energy Progress is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $149.9 per month.
Wilmington is the 8th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 467,447,590.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 72nd worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within Wilmington, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wilmington
Wilmington residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wilmington, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 |
Zips with electric coverage in Wilmington, North Carolina include: 28412, 28403, 28411, 28409, 28405, 28401
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Murraysville CDP, NC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour for Murraysville CDP. This is 10.02% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. Duke Energy Progress is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $149.9 per month.
Murraysville CDP is the 65th highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 62,067,342.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 395th worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within Murraysville CDP, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murraysville CDP
Murraysville CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murraysville CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Myrtle Grove CDP, NC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 15.11 cents per kilowatt hour for Myrtle Grove CDP. This is 10.02% higher than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. Duke Energy Progress is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $149.9 per month.
Myrtle Grove CDP is the 82nd highest ranked city in the state out of 777 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 45,346,145.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 72nd worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within Myrtle Grove CDP, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Myrtle Grove CDP
Myrtle Grove CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Myrtle Grove CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Power Plants in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L V Sutton Combined CycleDuke Energy Progress (100.00%) | New Hanover County | NC | Natural Gas | 3,983,228 | 1,521,664,960.54 | 382.02 |
New Hanover County, North Carolina Details
New Hanover County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 1,148,700,827.15 kilograms, which is 8th highest amount in North Carolina out of 100 counties. Averaging 4,889.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 1354th highest for emissions per capita. The county is home to one electricity plant. New Hanover County's primary fuel source used for electricity generation is Natural Gas. The county generates 3,982,890.96 megawatt hours, or 99.99% of the total production in the county, from this fuel.
Providers In Each City in New Hanover County:
- Carolina Beach, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Kure Beach, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Wilmington, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in New Hanover County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity supplier in New Hanover County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.
How many power plants are located in New Hanover County, North Carolina?
New Hanover County, North Carolina has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in New Hanover County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 29,617 |
