WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Elizabeth City
January
$179highestFebruary
$154March
$119April
$118May
$119June
$135July
$147August
$136September
$128October
$125November
$117lowestDecember
$151Carbon Emissions
625 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,084 kWh
Elizabeth City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Elizabeth City's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Elizabeth City. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Elizabeth City. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Elizabeth City. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Elizabeth City.
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
$12,451
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Elizabeth City 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.
Albemarle Electric 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 | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential TOD Service - Energy Only | TOU | 9¢ to 29¢ |
| Residential TOD - Service Demand/Energy | TOU | 6¢ to 1575¢ |
City of Elizabeth City has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| BILATERAL METERING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION RIDER | Fixed | 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIME OF USE RATE - RS2 | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
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