WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Carthage
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Carthage
January
$201February
$122March
$118April
$99lowestMay
$121June
$204July
$238highestAugust
$215September
$204October
$122November
$119December
$135Carbon Emissions
871 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,112 kWh
Carthage's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Carthage's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Carthage. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Carthage. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Carthage.
47%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
11%
Coal
10%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
2,326 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,418
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Carthage 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.
Central Electric Membership Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Day Service Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service Single Phase, Prepay | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service Three Phase | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Single Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service (D/E) Single Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Time Of Day Service - (Demand/Energy)Three Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
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