$174
1,152 kWh
664 lbs
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Your bill is estimated to be $149 on the lower end (around April) and $243 on the higher end (around January). In your state of North Carolina, the price that you pay for your electricity per kWh is 12¢. The cheapest rate can be found in North Dakota, at 10¢ per kWh. The most expensive rate is in Hawaii, at 41¢ per kWh.
In your state of North Carolina, the energy sources are 9% coal, 38% nuclear, 41% natural gas, 3% hydroelectric, and 8% solar. This means 50% of the energy comes from "dirty" sources. This contributes to the carbon footprint from your home’s electricity, which we estimate to be 7,968 lbs CO₂ a year. The average carbon footprint for a home in your state is 9,522 lbs.
Your estimated monthly energy consumption is 1,152 kWh. The average for homes in your zipcode is 1,377 kWh. Several key factors contribute to your consumption. One is the age of your house—yours is 24 years old—since the older it is, the less efficient it tends to be. Size also matters, as bigger houses take longer to heat or cool. Your house is 2,040 square feet. The weather matters too because when temperatures are at their extremes, you use more energy.
Your electricity is provided by Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina. To report an outage or any other issues, contact them using the information below.
704-382-3853
duke-energy.com
Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.
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