WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Penland
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Penland
January
$244highestFebruary
$167March
$129April
$119May
$120June
$124July
$134August
$127September
$117lowestOctober
$126November
$120December
$167Carbon Emissions
649 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,127 kWh
Penland's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Penland's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Penland. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Penland. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Penland. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Penland.
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
$13,778
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Penland 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.
Mountain Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Class 22 | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
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