WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bakersville
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bakersville
January
$225highestFebruary
$167March
$132April
$118May
$118June
$123July
$140August
$127September
$116lowestOctober
$124November
$128December
$168Carbon Emissions
571 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
991 kWh
Bakersville's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Bakersville's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Bakersville. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Bakersville. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Bakersville. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Bakersville.
42%
Natural Gas
33%
Nuclear
12%
Coal
8%
Solar
4%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,870
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bakersville can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
French Broad Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Primary Residential Rate | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Secondary Residential Customer | Fixed | 12¢ |
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