WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bolton
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bolton
January
$162highestFebruary
$160March
$128April
$121lowestMay
$133June
$146July
$153August
$149September
$140October
$126November
$122December
$146Carbon Emissions
571 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
991 kWh
Bolton's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Bolton's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Bolton. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Bolton. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Bolton. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Bolton.
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
$13,404
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bolton 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 | |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
Duke Energy - 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 Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Off-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 382¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
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