WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Salem
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Salem
January
$152February
$127March
$100lowestApril
$102May
$121June
$168July
$240highestAugust
$219September
$131October
$111November
$112December
$128Carbon Emissions
784 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,001 kWh
Salem's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Salem's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Salem. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Salem. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Salem.
47%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
11%
Coal
10%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,061 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,645
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Salem 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 |
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 Time-Off-Use | TOU | 7¢ to 382¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
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