Stokes County, North Carolina Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Stokes County, North Carolina Electricity Overview
Stokes County is the 26th highest producing county out of 100 counties in the state when considering megawatt hours generated using sustainable fuels.
Stokes County generates 67.41 megawatt hours of electricity per capita with coal each year, which is 76th highest out of 3230 counties in the nation.
Stokes County ranks 203rd out of 3230 counties in the US for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 2.52 megawatt hours produced per person.
Over the past year, Stokes County had a 7.08% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
With 3,005,519.35 megawatt hours produced by coal, Stokes County is 4th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for coal power electricity production.
Stokes County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 175.35 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 103rd highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
570,715 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.8 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,931,070 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
112,387 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,818,683 MWh
Production per Capita
177.87 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
389,800,107 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,742.26 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in King
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King Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.74¢ per kWh
- 2.85% lower than last month
- 17.92% higher than April last year
- 11.76% higher than the North Carolina average
- 1% lower than the US average
- 698th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 271 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 95 since April last year
- 20,153rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,708 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,176 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.13¢ per kWh
- 1.42% higher than last month
- 12.82% higher than April last year
- 10.2% higher than the North Carolina average
- 6.16% lower than the US average
- 642nd in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 196 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since April last year
- 17,394th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 863 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,396 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$126.48 per month
- 8.68% lower than last month
- 18.16% higher than April last year
- 10.93% higher than the North Carolina average
- 12.18% higher than the US average
- 678th in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 310 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 325 since April last year
- 25,292nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 919 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,458 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$148.58 per month
- 1.1% higher than last month
- 9.24% higher than April last year
- 7.98% higher than the North Carolina average
- 9.19% higher than the US average
- 381st in the state out of 770 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 186 since April last year
- 21,586th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 995 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,241 since April last year
King, NC Electricity Overview
Residents of King are charged an average residential electricity price of 15.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.20% more than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents and 6.16% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 30,290.46 megawatt hours per year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the King average is 7.65% higher at $148.58 per month.
Coming in as the 126th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, King emits 28,197,594.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 72nd worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In King, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in King
King residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in King, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 | |
| Surry-Yadkin EMC | BUNDLED | 17.20 | 173.92 | 336,092.23 | 57,806,872.73 |
Zips with electric coverage in King, North Carolina include: 27021, 27045, 27050
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Walnut Cove, NC Electricity Overview
Residents of Walnut Cove are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% less than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents and 20.01% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. Selling an estimated 12,691.51 megawatt hours per year, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Walnut Cove average is 10.72% less at $123.23 per month.
Coming in as the 300th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Walnut Cove emits 9,397,903.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 395th worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Walnut Cove, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Walnut Cove
Walnut Cove residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Walnut Cove, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | BUNDLED | 12.71 | 123.28 | 21,984,374.07 | 2,793,901,351 |
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Germanton CDP, NC Electricity Overview
Residents of Germanton CDP are charged an average residential electricity price of 12.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.06% less than North Carolina's average price of 13.73 cents and 20.01% less than the national average of 16.12 cents. With an estimated 332 residential customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity provider in the city. Germanton CDP is the 488th largest city in North Carolina, with a population of 828.
Coming in as the 486th worst ranked city out of 777 cities in the state, Germanton CDP emits 3,216,810.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per year. This total results in 3,885.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 395th worst in North Carolina for pollution per capita from electricity use. In Germanton CDP, there are no electricity producing facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power imported from outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Germanton CDP
Germanton CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Germanton CDP, North Carolina
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Electricity Production in Stokes County, North Carolina
Power Plants in Stokes County, North Carolina
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belews CreekDuke Energy Carolinas (100.00%) | Stokes County | NC | Natural Gas | 7,818,683.01 | 5,416,946,240.88 | 692.82 | ||
Lick Creek Solar, LLCLick Creek Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Stokes County | NC | Solar | 112,387 |
Stokes County, North Carolina Details
Stokes County has the 10th most power producing plants of any county in North Carolina, with 2 total plants. About 389,800,106.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the county because of electricity use per year. This total results in 8,742.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, ranking the county 428th highest in the United States for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. Stokes County's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 60.69% of electricity generation using this fuel. Taken together with Coal (37.90%) and Solar (1.42%), these three fuel types account for 7,931,070.01 megawatt hours (or 100.00%) county's electricity production.
Providers In Each City in Stokes County:
- Danbury, North Carolina:
- Energy United Electric Member Corp: 11.24%
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 88.76%
- King, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 50.00%
- Surry-Yadkin EMC: 50.00%
- Walnut Cove, North Carolina:
- Duke Energy Carolinas: 100.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Stokes County, North Carolina?
By total customer count, Duke Energy Carolinas is the largest electricity company in Stokes County, North Carolina.
How many electric companies offer service in Stokes County, North Carolina?
There are 3 electricity companies serving customers in Stokes County, North Carolina.
How many power plants are located in Stokes County, North Carolina?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Stokes County, North Carolina
What electricity companies offer service in Stokes County, North Carolina?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 85,871 |
| 2 | Energy United Electric Member Corp | 20,995 |
| 3 | Surry-Yadkin EMC | 4,948 |
