WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Atlantic
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Atlantic
January
$152highestFebruary
$135March
$112April
$103lowestMay
$112June
$124July
$129August
$129September
$121October
$108November
$107December
$131Carbon Emissions
561 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
973 kWh
Atlantic's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Atlantic's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Atlantic. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Atlantic. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Atlantic. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Atlantic.
38%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
24%
Coal
6%
Solar
2%
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
$12,425
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Atlantic 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $200 | Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $144 thermostat purchase discount, plus $50 annual incentive. | Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative | See Details |
Carteret-Craven El Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Solar Energy Service Single Phase | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use Single Phase | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Solar Energy Service Three Phase | Fixed | 17¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use Three Phase | Fixed | 4¢ |
| Residential Service Three Phase | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Single Phase | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
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