WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Cary
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cary
January
$278highestFebruary
$214March
$156April
$151lowestMay
$154June
$176July
$203August
$168September
$157October
$167November
$174December
$234Carbon Emissions
1,069 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,356 kWh
Cary's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Cary's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Cary. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Cary. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Cary. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Cary.
41%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
19%
Coal
6%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
906 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,084
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Cary 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 | |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | 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, Energy Star(Standard) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service, Energy Star (All-Electric) | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service: Time Of Use With Discount Charging Period(PILOT) | TOU | 7¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service, Time of Use | TOU | 6¢ to 447¢ |
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 Pilot Time Of Use With Discount Charging Period | TOU | 9¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 7¢ to 391¢ |
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