Summary of Electricity Activity in Orange County, NC
Summary of Orange County, NC Generation
Orange County, NC is ranked #1,484 out of 2,104 U.S. counties nationwide and #64 out of 88 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 76.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Power Plants | 7 |
| Companies on File | 5 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Orange County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From solar power
30.9 GWh
National Rank in Terms of solar Net Electricity Generation
#553 /1,099 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of solar Net Electricity Generation
#61 /81 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Orange County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #64 / 88 | #1484 / 2104 | 76.70 GWh | 2.29 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #61 / 81 | #553 / 1099 | 30.92 GWh | 110.70 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #17 / 23 | #694 / 933 | 24.60 GWh | 1.18 M MMBtu |
| Bituminous Coal | #8 / 9 | #93 / 118 | 21.18 GWh | 1.01 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Orange County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Univ of NC Chapel Hill Cogen Facility | University of North Carolina | 45.8 GWh | 2.2 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 53.6% Bituminous Coal : 46.4% |
| Oakwood Solar | Oakwood Solar, LLC | 9.5 GWh | 34.3 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Stout Farm | Strata Manager, LLC | 8.5 GWh | 30.3 k MMBtu | Solar |
| White Cross Farm | Strata Manager, LLC | 7.9 GWh | 28.3 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Ouchchy PV1 | Ecoplexus, Inc | 5.0 GWh | 17.8 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Binks Solar | Sunlight Partners | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| UNC-CH LFG Facility | University of North Carolina | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1537 | Alamance County | 60.5 GWh | 11 |
| #1656 | Caswell County | 33.2 GWh | 4 |
| #1492 | Chatham County | 74.7 GWh | 17 |
| # | Danville city | -1.5 GWh | 4 |
| #1669 | Durham County | 31.9 GWh | 5 |
| #1495 | Granville County | 73.9 GWh | 11 |
| #1584 | Guilford County | 50.6 GWh | 18 |
| #1511 | Lee County | 69.0 GWh | 9 |
| #178 | Person County | 7.3 TWh | 11 |
| #155 | Wake County | 7.9 TWh | 16 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Orange County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #97 | Chapel Hill, NC | 58.8 GWh | 6 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024