WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Whispering Pines

North Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Whispering Pines

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Whispering Pines

Average monthly bill

January

$354highest

February

$192

March

$157

April

$152lowest

May

$162

June

$181

July

$186

August

$178

September

$164

October

$163

November

$154

December

$204

Carbon Emissions

682 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,265 kWh

Where does Whispering Pines’s electricity come from?

Whispering Pines's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 37% of Whispering Pines's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 35%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Whispering Pines. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Whispering Pines. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Whispering Pines. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Whispering Pines.

37%

Natural Gas

35%

Nuclear

13%

Solar

9%

Coal

4%

Hydroelectric

1%

Wind

Solar energy in Whispering Pines

The state of solar in Whispering Pines

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

770 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$18,786

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Whispering Pines 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.

Utilities in Whispering Pines

Central Electric Membership Corporation

Central Electric Membership Corporation Rates

Central Electric Membership Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential All Electric Service Single PhaseFixed10¢ to 11¢
Residential All Electric Service Single Phase, PrepayFixed9¢ to 11¢
Residential Time-of-Day Single PhaseTOU6¢ to 31¢
Residential Time Of Day Service - (Demand/Energy)Three PhaseTOU5¢ to 7¢
Residential Time of Day Service (D/E) Single PhaseTOU5¢ to 7¢
Residential All Electric Service Three PhaseFixed9¢ to 11¢
Residential Time of Day Service Three PhaseTOU6¢ to 31¢

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