WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Charleston
Mississippi
Mississippi
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Charleston
January
$83lowestFebruary
$99March
$97April
$99May
$109June
$115July
$117August
$118highestSeptember
$99October
$101November
$97December
$92Carbon Emissions
577 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
806 kWh
Charleston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 74% of Charleston's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 16%. Coal provides 7% of the energy in Charleston. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Charleston. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Charleston.
74%
Natural Gas
16%
Nuclear
7%
Coal
2%
Solar
1%
Wind
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
$13,086
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Charleston 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.
Tennessee Valley Authority has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service RS | Fixed | 10¢ |
Tallahatchie Valley E P A has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
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