Person County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Person County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Citizens of Person County consume enough electricity to emit 12,833.94 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the North Carolina average of 3,907.26.
When calculating by number of customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity company in Person County.
Person County experienced a 6.05% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the previous year.
Person County generates 170.12 megawatt hours of electricity per person from coal per year, which is highest out of 100 counties in the state and 45th out of 3230 counties in the US.
At an average residential price of 15.26 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Person County enjoy a 5.36% discount from the nationwide average rate.
Person County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 171.23 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 3rd highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
499,177 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,677,774 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,677,774 MWh
Production per Capita
171.23 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
500,510,755 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
12,833.94 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Roxboro
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Rates and Production Categories
Roxboro Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.67¢ per kWh
- 14.19% lower than last month
- 10.31% higher than April last year
- 4.64% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.32% lower than the US average
- 599th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 58 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 14 since April last year
- 17,810th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,626 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,737 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.14¢ per kWh
- 0.81% higher than last month
- 17.04% higher than April last year
- 10.24% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.12% lower than the US average
- 646th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 75 since April last year
- 17,412th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 502 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,127 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$121.3 per month
- 16.01% lower than last month
- 11.96% higher than April last year
- 6.39% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.59% higher than the US average
- 602nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 66 since April last year
- 23,251st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,684 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,697 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$150.91 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 13.24% higher than April last year
- 9.67% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.9% higher than the US average
- 565th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since April last year
- 22,723rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 756 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,697 since April last year
Roxboro, NC Electricity Overview
Inhabitants who call Roxboro home spend, on average, 15.14 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which ranks the city 646th out of 777 cities in North Carolina. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $150.91 per month, while the national average is $138.02. Consumers in Roxboro have a 9.34% markup compared to the rest of the US. Duke Energy Progress is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Roxboro averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use. This results in a total emissions amount from electricity use of 31,457,140.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity production sources, resulting in the need to import the 103,639.51 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Roxboro
Roxboro residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Roxboro, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | BUNDLED | 15.81 | 178.75 | 404,615.02 | 63,986,991.4 |
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Electricity Production in Person County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Person County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person County | NC | Coal | 5,360,139 | 5,452,196,826.44 | 1,017.17 | |||
| Person County | NC | Coal | 1,317,635 | 1,243,417,669.58 | 943.67 |
Person County, North Carolina Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Person County averages 12,833.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption. A total of 500,510,754.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. This is enough to rank 616th worst in the United States for total pollution. The county has 2 power producing plants, which is 331st most in the United States. Person County has about 99.35% of its electricity generated from Coal.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Person County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 54,871 |
| 2 | Piedmont Electric Member Corporation | 10,857 |
How many electric companies offer service in Person County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Person County, North Carolina.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Person County, North Carolina?
The largest electricity company in Person County, North Carolina by megawatt hours sold is Duke Energy Progress.
How many power plants are within Person County, North Carolina?
Person County, North Carolina is home to 2 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
