WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Charlotte
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Charlotte
January
$210highestFebruary
$175March
$128April
$125lowestMay
$127June
$150July
$163August
$143September
$133October
$135November
$126December
$163Carbon Emissions
851 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,080 kWh
Charlotte's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Charlotte's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Charlotte. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Charlotte. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Charlotte. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Charlotte.
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
$18,115
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Charlotte 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 | |
| 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 Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | 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 |
| Central Air Conditioning - 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 |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | 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, Energy Star (All-Electric) | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service, Energy Star(Standard) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service, Time of Use | TOU | 6¢ to 447¢ |
| Residential Service: Time Of Use With Discount Charging Period(PILOT) | TOU | 7¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
Union Electric Membership Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule RTS - Residential Time-of-Day Service (Single-Phase ≤ 400amps) | TOU | 4¢ to 52¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Service(3-phase Residential) | TOU | 4¢ to 52¢ |
| General Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
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