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Winston Salem Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Winston Salem

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Winston Salem, NC is 7.96¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Winston Salem

^ The average residential electricity rate in Winston Salem, NC is 10.22¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Winston Salem

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Winston Salem, NC is 6.05¢/kWh.[1]

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Winston Salem, NC Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Winston Salem


  • Commercial Electricity in Winston Salem
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Winston Salem is 7.96¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Winston Salem is 8.08% less than the North Carolina average rate of 8.66¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Winston Salem is 21.11% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Winston Salem


  • Residential Electricity in Winston Salem
    • The average residential electricity rate in Winston Salem is 10.22¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Winston Salem is 6.32% less than the North Carolina average rate of 10.91¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Winston Salem is 13.97% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Winston Salem


  • Industrial Electricity in Winston Salem
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Winston Salem is 6.05¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Winston Salem is 5.76% less than the North Carolina average rate of 6.42¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Winston Salem is 9.3% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
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North Carolina Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in North Carolina


  • Commercial electricity rates in NC [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in North Carolina is 8.66¢/kWh, which ranks 34th in the nation and is 14.17% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in NC [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in North Carolina averages 5,941 kWh/month, which ranks 23rd in the nation and is 4.76% less than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in NC [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in North Carolina is $515, which ranks 32nd in the nation and is 18.12% less than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in North Carolina


  • Residential electricity rates in North Carolina [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in North Carolina is 10.91¢/kWh, which ranks 32nd in the nation and is 8.16% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in NC [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in North Carolina averages 1,077 kWh/month, which ranks 15th in the nation and is 19.27% greater than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in NC [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in North Carolina is $117, which ranks 14th in the nation and is 9.35% greater than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in North Carolina


  • Industrial electricity rates in North Carolina [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in North Carolina is 6.42¢/kWh, which ranks 28th in the nation and is 3.75% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in NC [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in North Carolina averages 215,535 kWh/month, which ranks 16th in the nation and is 92.17% greater than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in NC [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in North Carolina is $13,843, which ranks 16th in the nation and is 84.99% greater than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Winston Salem, NC

Winston Salem, NC Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Winston Salem, NC


    • Household income: The city of Winston Salem has a median household income of $34,477, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Winston Salem is approximately 45 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 23.1 percent of Winston Salem households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in North Carolina is about $117/month, ranking 14th in the U.S. and 9.35% greater than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: Winston Salem vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Winston Salem

About Winston Salem

Winston Salem is a city located in Forsyth County in the state of North Carolina, and has a population of approximately 229,617.[6]

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More about Winston Salem utilities

For more information about Winston Salem electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

One way to produce electricity is by hydropower, where electricity is generated by water spinning turbines attached to generators.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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