WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Advance
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Advance
January
$272highestFebruary
$202March
$152April
$147lowestMay
$148June
$163July
$176August
$165September
$152October
$157November
$159December
$219Carbon Emissions
716 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,242 kWh
Advance's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Advance's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Advance. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Advance. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Advance. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Advance.
42%
Natural Gas
33%
Nuclear
12%
Coal
8%
Solar
4%
Hydroelectric
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
$12,675
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Advance 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.
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| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service, Time of Use | TOU | 5¢ to 436¢ |
| Residential Service, Energy Star (All-Electric) | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service, Energy Star(Standard) | Fixed | 11¢ |
EnergyUnited has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Energy Star Service (All Electric) | Fixed | 6¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential All-Electric Service RE | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Service R | Fixed | 7¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Energy Star Service (Standard) | Fixed | 7¢ to 7¢ |
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