WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Blowing Rock
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Blowing Rock
January
$245highestFebruary
$171March
$133April
$129lowestMay
$130June
$138July
$159August
$145September
$134October
$139November
$140December
$191Carbon Emissions
712 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,235 kWh
Blowing Rock's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Blowing Rock's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Blowing Rock. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Blowing Rock. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Blowing Rock. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Blowing Rock.
38%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
24%
Coal
6%
Solar
2%
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
$14,137
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Blowing Rock 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.
Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential All Electric | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Conservation Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service - Time-of-Use (PILOT) | TOU | 7¢ to 38¢ |
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