WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fairmont
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fairmont
January
$170highestFebruary
$155March
$121April
$118lowestMay
$132June
$139July
$149August
$140September
$131October
$125November
$120December
$148Carbon Emissions
632 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,097 kWh
Fairmont's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Fairmont's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Fairmont. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Fairmont. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Fairmont. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Fairmont.
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
$12,732
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fairmont 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 - Split Systems | $60-$150 | Lumbee River EMC | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $25-$50 | Lumbee River EMC | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $60-$150 | Lumbee River EMC | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | 25 | Lumbee River EMC | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | 25 | Lumbee River EMC | See Details |
Lumbee River Elec Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Single Phase General Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
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