WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Burlington

North Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Burlington

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Burlington

Average monthly bill

January

$190

February

$128

March

$116

April

$98lowest

May

$109

June

$155

July

$240highest

August

$208

September

$182

October

$113

November

$124

December

$137

Carbon Emissions

825 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,053 kWh

Where does Burlington’s electricity come from?

Burlington's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Burlington's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Burlington. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Burlington. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Burlington.

47%

Natural Gas

28%

Nuclear

11%

Coal

10%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Burlington

The state of solar in Burlington

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

961 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,306

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Burlington 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Burlington

incentivesavingsutility 
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light FixturesVariesDuke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light BulbsVariesDominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$750Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$350Duke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light BulbsVariesDuke Energy CarolinasSee Details

Utilities in Burlington

Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina

Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina Rates

Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service, Energy Star(Standard)Fixed12¢
Residential Service, Energy Star (All-Electric)Fixed11¢ to 12¢
Residential ServiceFixed13¢
Residential Service Electric Water Heating and Space ConditioningFixed11¢ to 12¢

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