WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Spruce Pine
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Spruce Pine
January
$205highestFebruary
$151March
$117April
$115lowestMay
$116June
$123July
$141August
$128September
$122October
$123November
$120December
$159Carbon Emissions
621 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,078 kWh
Spruce Pine's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Spruce Pine's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Spruce Pine. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Spruce Pine. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Spruce Pine. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Spruce Pine.
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
$13,550
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Spruce Pine 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
Duke Energy - North Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time-Off-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 382¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
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