WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Southern Shores
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Southern Shores
January
$253highestFebruary
$238March
$169April
$143lowestMay
$157June
$166July
$191August
$178September
$159October
$153November
$167December
$214Carbon Emissions
1,048 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,330 kWh
Southern Shores's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Southern Shores's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Southern Shores. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Southern Shores. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Southern Shores. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Southern Shores.
41%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
19%
Coal
6%
Solar
3%
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
$14,613
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Southern Shores 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.
Dominion Energy - North Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Dual Fuel Service | Fixed | 6¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service - Energy Time-of-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service - Demand Time-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 1108¢ |
| Time-Controlled Storage Water/Space Heating | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Basic Residential Rate | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
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