WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Red Oak
Virginia
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Red Oak
January
$321highestFebruary
$173March
$145April
$133May
$134June
$139July
$157August
$143September
$131lowestOctober
$142November
$135December
$208Carbon Emissions
711 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,161 kWh
Red Oak's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Red Oak's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Red Oak. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Red Oak. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Red Oak. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Red Oak.
58%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
6%
Solar
5%
Coal
2%
Petroleum
1%
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
$13,352
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Red Oak 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.
Mecklenburg Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SCHEDULE PE PREPAID ELECTRIC SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| SCHEDULE INT U YEAR ROUND INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE | Fixed | 7¢ to 1495¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Single Phase | Fixed | |
| SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Multi-Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 14¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
| SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Multi-Phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
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