WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Oak Island
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Oak Island
January
$144highestFebruary
$141March
$114April
$108lowestMay
$121June
$129July
$135August
$131September
$124October
$112November
$109December
$129Carbon Emissions
574 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
997 kWh
Oak Island's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Oak Island's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Oak Island. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Oak Island. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Oak Island. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Oak Island.
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.
1,120 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,626
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Oak Island 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.
Brunswick Electric 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¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 39¢ |
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