Richmond County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Richmond County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Richmond County's average is 5.52% below that at 15.23 cents per kilowatt hour.
As the highest county in North Carolina for non-renewable generation per capita, Richmond County generates 193.97 megawatt hours per person a year.
Richmond County consumes roughly 6.60% of the electricity that is produced in their generating plants, meaning they will export or store the remaining megawatt hours.
Richmond County continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel use for electricity. The county has had a 8.89% decline in the use of these fuels for electricity production over the last 12 months.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Richmond County totals $160.41. For comparison, the North Carolina average bill is $139.09
As the 4th largest generator of electricity out of 100 counties in North Carolina, Richmond County generates 8,399,119.02 megawatt hours of electricity.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
554,242 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,399,119 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,399,119 MWh
Production per Capita
193.97 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
228,719,249 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,282.08 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Rockingham
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Rockingham Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.65¢ per kWh
- 14.29% lower than last month
- 10.28% higher than April last year
- 4.49% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.45% lower than the US average
- 591st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 55 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since April last year
- 17,772nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,658 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,816 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.12¢ per kWh
- 0.81% higher than last month
- 17.12% higher than April last year
- 10.13% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.22% lower than the US average
- 634th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 75 since April last year
- 17,371st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 482 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,139 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$120.93 per month
- 16.09% lower than last month
- 11.96% higher than April last year
- 6.06% higher than the North Carolina average
- 7.26% higher than the US average
- 595th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 65 since April last year
- 23,143rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,762 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,685 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$150.48 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 13.32% higher than April last year
- 9.36% higher than the North Carolina average
- 10.59% higher than the US average
- 560th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 43 since April last year
- 22,608th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 681 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,654 since April last year
Rockingham, NC Electricity Overview
Rockingham has an average residential electricity rate of 15.12 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the North Carolina average price of 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.12 cents. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Rockingham average is 9.03% higher at $150.48 per month. With an estimated 994 total residential customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Rockingham averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 35,742,335.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 99th highest for total emissions in North Carolina. The electricity used in Rockingham has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rockingham
Rockingham residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rockingham, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| Pee Dee EMC | BUNDLED | 15.54 | 171.88 | 257,042.25 | 39,940,114.72 |
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Hamlet, NC Electricity Overview
Hamlet has an average residential electricity rate of 15.17 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the North Carolina average price of 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.12 cents. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Hamlet average is 10.48% higher at $152.48 per month. With an estimated 630 total residential customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Hamlet averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 23,690,952.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 139th highest for total emissions in North Carolina. The electricity used in Hamlet has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hamlet
Hamlet residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hamlet, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| Pee Dee EMC | BUNDLED | 15.54 | 171.88 | 257,042.25 | 39,940,114.72 |
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East Rockingham CDP, NC Electricity Overview
East Rockingham CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 15.12 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the North Carolina average price of 13.73 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.12 cents. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the East Rockingham CDP average is 8.91% higher at $150.32 per month. With an estimated 450 total residential customers, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. East Rockingham CDP averages 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 13,745,259.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 225th highest for total emissions in North Carolina. The electricity used in East Rockingham CDP has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Rockingham CDP
East Rockingham CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in East Rockingham CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 149.94 | 16,040,524.7 | 2,398,692,083 | |
| Pee Dee EMC | BUNDLED | 15.54 | 171.88 | 257,042.25 | 39,940,114.72 |
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Electricity Production in Richmond County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Richmond County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sherwood H Smith Jr Energy ComplexDuke Energy Progress (100.00%) | Richmond County | NC | Natural Gas | 8,399,119.02 | 3,466,069,823.45 | 412.67 |
Richmond County, North Carolina Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Richmond County averages 5,282.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 228,719,249.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 46th highest for total pollution in the state. The primary fuel source used in Richmond County is Natural Gas, making up 99.83% of the fuel used in the county for electricity production. Richmond County is home to one power producing plant.
Providers In Each City in Richmond County:
- Dobbins Heights, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Ellerbe, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 82.76%
- Pee Dee EMC: 17.24%
- Hamlet, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 88.26%
- Pee Dee EMC: 11.74%
- Hoffman, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Progress: 100.00%
- Norman, North Carolina:
- Pee Dee EMC: 1.56%
- Duke Energy Progress: 98.44%
- Rockingham, North Carolina:
- Pee Dee EMC: 2.64%
- Duke Energy Progress: 97.36%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Richmond County, North Carolina?
By total megawatt hours sold, Duke Energy Progress is the largest electricity company in Richmond County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are located within Richmond County, North Carolina?
There is one active electricity plant located in Richmond County, North Carolina
How many electric companies offer service in Richmond County, North Carolina?
There are 2 electricity companies serving consumers in Richmond County, North Carolina.
Which electricity companies offer service in Richmond County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Progress | 64,046 |
| 2 | Pee Dee EMC | 9,432 |
