WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New Bern
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New Bern
January
$171highestFebruary
$150March
$118lowestApril
$118lowestMay
$129June
$138July
$150August
$141September
$131October
$125November
$120December
$142Carbon Emissions
627 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,088 kWh
New Bern's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of New Bern's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in New Bern. Solar provides 6% of the energy in New Bern. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in New Bern. Wind provides 1% of the energy in New Bern.
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
$13,117
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in New Bern 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 | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
City of New Bern has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Energy Efficient Residential Rate - Single and Three Phase(100% A/C Control Rate) | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service - Single and Three Phase | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Energy Efficient Residential Rate - Single and Three Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service - Single and Three Phase (100% A/C Control Rate) | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
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 | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Off-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 382¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
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