WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sanford
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sanford
January
$287highestFebruary
$179March
$144April
$138lowestMay
$151June
$164July
$168August
$161September
$151October
$148November
$139December
$178Carbon Emissions
610 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,130 kWh
Sanford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 37% of Sanford's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 35%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Sanford. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Sanford. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Sanford. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Sanford.
37%
Natural Gas
35%
Nuclear
13%
Solar
9%
Coal
4%
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
$13,091
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sanford 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 | |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
Central Electric Membership Corporation has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Day Service Three Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service Single Phase, Prepay | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service Three Phase | Fixed | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service (D/E) Single Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Single Phase | TOU | 6¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Time Of Day Service - (Demand/Energy)Three Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service Single Phase | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
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 | 6¢ to 382¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
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