Orange County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Orange County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Orange County emitted 591,306,878.67 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes them the 20th worst polluting county out of 100 counties in the state.
With 18,261.55 megawatt hours produced by coal, Orange County is 8th in North Carolina out of 100 counties in coal power electricity production.
The largest electricity provider in Orange County by customer count is Duke Energy Carolinas.
In Orange County, 37,577 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuels. Orange County is 594th in the county out of 3230 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources.
On average, Orange County citizens are accountable for 3,929.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making them the 15th worst polluting county out of 100 counties in North Carolina based on per capita pollution.
The use of natural gas in Orange County yields a total of 19,315.45 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 14th out of 100 counties in North Carolina.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,926,067 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
37,577 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
37,577 MWh
Production per Capita
0.25 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
591,306,879 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,929.55 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill 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
$123.23 per month
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 12.74% higher than April last year
- 10.44% lower than the North Carolina average
- 9.44% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 11,254th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 727 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,437 since April last year
Chapel Hill, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Chapel Hill home spend, on average, 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity , which is lower than both the state and the United States average prices of 13.73 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Generation from non-renewable fuels accounts for 0.62 megawatt hours per capita in the city. There are 19,315.45 megawatt hours produced by plants in the city from the use of natural gas as the fuel source. This is the 6th most for a city in the state out of 777 cities.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Chapel Hill averages 3,994.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. A total of 243,374,666.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city. Around 51.40% of Chapel Hill's electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Chapel Hill has one electricity producing plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Carrboro, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Carrboro home spend, on average, 13.53 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 $134.61 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 25,567.17 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Carrboro averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 82,506,519.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 271,828.12 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Carrboro
Carrboro residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Carrboro, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 15.81 | 178.75 | 404,615.02 | 63,986,991.4 |
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Hillsborough, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Hillsborough home spend, on average, 13.22 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 $129.16 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Duke Energy Carolinas sells an estimated 25,062.22 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other suppliers.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Hillsborough averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 36,294,010.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 119,575.19 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillsborough
Hillsborough residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hillsborough, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 15.81 | 178.75 | 404,615.02 | 63,986,991.4 |
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Electricity Production in Orange County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Orange County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen FacilityUniversity of North Carolina (100.00%) | Chapel Hill | NC | Natural Gas | 37,577 | 18,103,786.84 | 481.78 |
Orange County, North Carolina Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Orange County averages 3,929.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. A total of 591,306,878.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. This is enough to rank 538th worst in the United States for total pollution. The county has one power producing plant. Orange County's power plants mainly use Natural Gas, which makes up 19,315.45 megawatt hours (or 51.40%) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Orange County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 74,159 |
| 2 | Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | 8,892 |
How many electric companies offer service in Orange County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Orange County, North Carolina.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Orange County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Orange County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Carolinas.
How many power plants are within Orange County, North Carolina?
Orange County, North Carolina is home to one active power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
