Summary of Electricity Activity in Forsyth County, NC
Summary of Forsyth County, NC Generation
Forsyth County, NC is ranked #1,667 out of 2,192 U.S. counties nationwide and #74 out of 89 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 48.8 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 6 |
| Companies on File | 5 |
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Annual Net Generation From wood/wood waste solids power
21.2 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wood/wood waste solids Net Electricity Generation
#111 /131 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wood/wood waste solids Net Electricity Generation
#3 /4 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Forsyth County, NC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Forsyth County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #74 / 89 | #1667 / 2192 | 48.77 GWh | 2.48 M MMBtu |
| Wood/Wood Waste Solids | #3 / 4 | #111 / 131 | 21.24 GWh | 1.71 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #75 / 81 | #938 / 1318 | 10.93 GWh | 39.30 k MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #11 / 13 | #180 / 239 | 9.03 GWh | 141.51 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #19 / 20 | #785 / 928 | 6.85 GWh | 517.94 k MMBtu |
| Bituminous Coal | #8 / 8 | #102 / 106 | 720.39 MWh | 71.15 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Forsyth County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredion Winston Salem | Ingredion Inc - Winston Salem | 28.8 GWh | 2.3 M MMBtu | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 73.7% Natural Gas : 23.8% Bituminous Coal : 2.5% |
| Waste Management Piedmont LFGTE Project | WM Renewable Energy LLC | 9.0 GWh | 126.0 k MMBtu | Landfill Gas |
| South Winston Farm, LLC | Cypress Creek Renewables | 8.0 GWh | 28.8 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Germantown Solar, LLC | Cypress Creek Renewables | 2.9 GWh | 10.5 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Salem Energy Systems LLC | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC | 76.0 MWh | 15.5 k MMBtu | Landfill Gas |
| R J Reynolds Tobaccoville Utility Plant | R J Reynolds Tobacco Co | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1457 | Davidson County | 124.6 GWh | 12 |
| #1553 | Davie County | 85.8 GWh | 11 |
| #1669 | Guilford County | 48.3 GWh | 19 |
| #1291 | Henry County | 220.4 GWh | 11 |
| #1804 | Patrick County | 21.8 GWh | 1 |
| #235 | Rockingham County | 6.0 TWh | 19 |
| #125 | Rowan County | 9.7 TWh | 17 |
| #135 | Stokes County | 9.0 TWh | 7 |
| #1373 | Surry County | 168.1 GWh | 9 |
| #1440 | Yadkin County | 131.6 GWh | 10 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Forsyth County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #239 | Kernersville, NC | 9.0 GWh | 1 |
| #280 | Rural Hall, NC | 2.9 GWh | 1 |
| #116 | Winston-Salem, NC | 36.9 GWh | 4 |