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
$266highestFebruary
$166March
$133April
$128lowestMay
$131June
$152July
$167August
$146September
$136October
$137November
$138December
$167Carbon Emissions
673 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,135 kWh
Sanford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Sanford's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Coal provides 19% of the energy in Sanford. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Sanford. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Sanford. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Sanford.
41%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
19%
Coal
6%
Solar
3%
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 |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | 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 | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 7¢ to 391¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service Pilot Time Of Use With Discount Charging Period | TOU | 9¢ to 16¢ |
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 (Energy Only) | TOU | 5¢ to 46¢ |
| Residential Time Of Day Service - (Demand/Energy)Three Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Time of Day Service (D/E) Single Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service - Prepay | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| General Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
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