WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Charleston
Tennessee
Tennessee
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Charleston
January
$144highestFebruary
$103lowestMarch
$110April
$111May
$112June
$125July
$135August
$131September
$109October
$113November
$116December
$103lowestCarbon Emissions
739 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
852 kWh
Charleston's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 37% of Charleston's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 29%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Charleston. Hydroelectric provides 12% of the energy in Charleston. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Charleston.
37%
Nuclear
29%
Natural Gas
21%
Coal
12%
Hydroelectric
1%
Solar
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
$14,682
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Volunteer Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
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