WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bear Creek
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bear Creek
January
$277highestFebruary
$174March
$140April
$134lowestMay
$148June
$157July
$165August
$154September
$145October
$145November
$135December
$172Carbon Emissions
590 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,095 kWh
Bear Creek's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 37% of Bear Creek's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 35%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Bear Creek. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Bear Creek. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Bear Creek. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Bear Creek.
37%
Natural Gas
35%
Nuclear
13%
Solar
9%
Coal
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
$13,193
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bear Creek 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.
Randolph Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service - Single Phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service - Single-phase Energy Efficient Home Service | Fixed | 7¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential - Single Phase Time of Use Electric Vehicle | TOU | 5¢ to 48¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Phase Time of Use | TOU | 7¢ to 60¢ |
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