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Pender County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Pender County, North Carolina Electricity Overview

Pender County is 493rd in the US rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 205,772 megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel types.

Pender County released 192,933,781.32 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which ranks it as the 1226th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation.

Pender County averages 3.13 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 500th highest in the country out of 3230counties.

With 65,737 residents within its borders and 205,772 megawatt hours produced a year, Pender County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 3.13 megawatt hours. This is the 31 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

Pender County is home to over 65,737 citizens and produces 205,772 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 3.13 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Pender County 14th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for solar megawatt hours generated per person.

There was a 4.43% increase in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the most recent year in Pender County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    841,417 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.8 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    205,772 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    205,772 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.13 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    192,933,781 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,934.93 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hampstead CDP

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Hampstead CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

15.8¢ per kWh

  • 12.41% lower than last month
  • 10.89% higher than April last year
  • 5.47% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 6.58% lower than the US average
  • 629th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 134 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since April last year
  • 18,100th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6,991 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,674 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

15.13¢ per kWh

  • 0.86% higher than last month
  • 15.67% higher than April last year
  • 10.23% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 6.13% lower than the US average
  • 645th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 35 since April last year
  • 17,409th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 517 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,495 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$126.07 per month

  • 14.73% lower than last month
  • 12.03% higher than April last year
  • 10.57% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 11.82% higher than the US average
  • 673rd in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 67 since April last year
  • 25,236th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,753 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,909 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$156.19 per month

  • 0.73% higher than last month
  • 11.83% higher than April last year
  • 13.51% higher than the North Carolina average
  • 14.78% higher than the US average
  • 624th in the state out of 770 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since April last year
  • 25,455th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 184 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8,908 since April last year

Hampstead CDP, NC Electricity Overview

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Hampstead CDP's residents spend, on average, 15.13 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 10.23% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $156.19 per month, while the state average is $139.09. Customers in Hampstead CDP are stuck with a 12.29% markup compared to the rest of the state.

The electricity sold in Hampstead CDP has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 27,339,001.76 kilograms, which is the 129th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hampstead CDP

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.180/kWh$0.101/kWh$199.37/mo.$88.15/mo.
645th15.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hampstead CDP
624th$156.19Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hampstead CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hampstead CDP, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.95149.9416,040,524.72,398,692,083
Four County ElectricBUNDLED15.10179.37427,475.2864,542,404.47

Zips with electric coverage in Hampstead CDP, North Carolina include: 28411, 28443, 28457

Surf City, NC Electricity Overview

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Surf City's residents spend, on average, 13.10 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 4.61% less than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $137.2 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.

The electricity sold in Surf City has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 14,129,877.7 kilograms, which is the 218th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Surf City

Surf City residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.149/kWh$0.087/kWh$191.74/mo.$70.97/mo.
218th13.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Surf City
307th$137.2Average residential monthly electricity bill for Surf City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Surf City, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.95149.9416,040,524.72,398,692,083
Jones Onslow Electric Membership CorporationBUNDLED12.70135.791,008,299128,053,000

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Burgaw, NC Electricity Overview

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Burgaw's residents spend, on average, 15.12 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 10.15% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on total residential customers. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $153.84 per month, while the state average is $139.09. Customers in Burgaw are stuck with a 10.61% markup compared to the rest of the state.

The electricity sold in Burgaw has to be sourced from neighboring cities and rural areas, since there are no power production plants in the city. For every citizen in the city there are 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 12,105,773.69 kilograms, which is the 248th worst total amount of pollution for all cities in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Burgaw

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.181/kWh$0.099/kWh$196.84/mo.$85.36/mo.
637th15.12¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Burgaw
604th$153.84Average residential monthly electricity bill for Burgaw Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Burgaw, North Carolina

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Duke Energy ProgressBUNDLED14.95149.9416,040,524.72,398,692,083
Four County ElectricBUNDLED15.10179.37427,475.2864,542,404.47

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Electricity Production in Pender County, North Carolina

Power Plants in Pender County, North Carolina

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Crooked RunCubico USA, LLC (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 136,779
Innovative Solar 67John Laing US Solar Corp. (100.00%)
Pender County NC Solar 68,993

Pender County, North Carolina Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Pender County is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the 10th highest number of plants within a county in North Carolina. The county is the 52nd worst ranked county in North Carolina out of 100 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity use, with the county emitting 192,933,781.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 82nd highest in North Carolina for emissions per resident. In Pender County, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity generation.

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Pender County, North Carolina Net Metering

Out of the 3 providers in Pender County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. The state has pretty good net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 3.67%. The nationwide average is 2.87%, meaning Pender County ranks 660th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Pender County:

  • Atkinson, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 74.77%
    • Four County Electric: 25.23%
  • Burgaw, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 86.64%
    • Four County Electric: 13.36%
  • St. Helena, North Carolina:
    • Duke Energy Progress: 69.86%
    • Four County Electric: 30.14%
  • Surf City, North Carolina:
    • Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation: 90.20%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 9.80%
  • Topsail Beach, North Carolina:
    • Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation: 100.00%
  • Watha, North Carolina:
    • Four County Electric: 29.24%
    • Duke Energy Progress: 70.76%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

Pender County, North Carolina is home to 3 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Pender County, North Carolina?

The largest electricity company in Pender County, North Carolina by total customer count is Duke Energy Progress.

How many power plants are located within Pender County, North Carolina?

There are 2 active electricity plants located in Pender County, North Carolina

What electricity companies offer service in Pender County, North Carolina?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Duke Energy Progress115,827
2Four County Electric13,674
3Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation2,198

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-26