WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Smithfield
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Smithfield
January
$272highestFebruary
$179March
$144April
$139lowestMay
$151June
$164July
$168August
$161September
$151October
$148November
$141December
$178Carbon Emissions
606 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,124 kWh
Smithfield's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 37% of Smithfield's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 35%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Smithfield. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Smithfield. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Smithfield. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Smithfield.
37%
Natural Gas
35%
Nuclear
13%
Solar
9%
Coal
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
$12,641
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Smithfield 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.
Town of Smithfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential service rate - Three phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential service rate - time of use | TOU | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential service rate(Single Phase) | Fixed | 12¢ |
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