WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Boone
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Boone
January
$245highestFebruary
$171March
$133April
$129lowestMay
$130June
$138July
$159August
$145September
$134October
$139November
$140December
$191Carbon Emissions
712 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,235 kWh
Boone's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Boone's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Boone. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Boone. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Boone. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Boone.
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
$13,959
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Boone 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 Carolinas | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | 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 |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | 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, Time of Use | TOU | 5¢ to 436¢ |
| Residential Service Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service, Energy Star (All-Electric) | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service, Energy Star(Standard) | Fixed | 11¢ |
Blue Ridge Elec 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 - Time-of-Use (PILOT) | TOU | 7¢ to 38¢ |
| Residential Conservation Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential All Electric | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
New River Light & Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 9¢ |
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