WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Blacksburg
South Carolina
South Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Blacksburg
January
$210highestFebruary
$179March
$144April
$138lowestMay
$150June
$165July
$173August
$163September
$156October
$144November
$146December
$186Carbon Emissions
611 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,019 kWh
Blacksburg's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Blacksburg's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 22%. Coal provides 18% of the energy in Blacksburg. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Blacksburg. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Blacksburg.
55%
Nuclear
22%
Natural Gas
18%
Coal
3%
Solar
2%
Hydroelectric
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
$12,440
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Blacksburg 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 | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
Duke Energy Carolinas - South 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-of-Use | TOU | 5¢ to 427¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star All-Electric | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning - RE | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Energy Star Standard | Fixed | 12¢ to 12¢ |
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