WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
East Lake
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in East Lake
January
$155highestFebruary
$143March
$124April
$111May
$108lowestJune
$124July
$129August
$127September
$123October
$109November
$111December
$134Carbon Emissions
575 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
999 kWh
East Lake's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of East Lake's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in East Lake. Solar provides 6% of the energy in East Lake. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in East Lake. Wind provides 1% of the energy in East Lake.
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
$12,295
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in East Lake 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.
Tideland Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | |
| Residential Time-of-Use Service - Overhead and Underground | TOU | |
| Residential Service - Overhead and Underground | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
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