WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Greenville

North Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Greenville

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Greenville

Average monthly bill

January

$183

February

$120

March

$111

April

$103lowest

May

$121

June

$207

July

$238

August

$240highest

September

$207

October

$126

November

$112

December

$131

Carbon Emissions

871 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,112 kWh

Where does Greenville’s electricity come from?

Greenville's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Greenville's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Greenville. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Greenville. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Greenville.

47%

Natural Gas

28%

Nuclear

11%

Coal

10%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Greenville

The state of solar in Greenville

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,086 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,510

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Greenville 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.

Utilities in Greenville

Greenville Utilities Comm

Greenville Utilities Comm Rates

Greenville Utilities Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
BILATERAL METERING FOR SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIESFixed
RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE EXCESS ENERGY BUY BACK BI-DIRECTIONAL METERINGFixed16¢
ResidentialFixed10¢
Residential Time of Use with Demand Net Metering for Solar Energy FacilitiesTOU4¢ to 375¢

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