WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sea Breeze
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sea Breeze
January
$180February
$118March
$101April
$90lowestMay
$114June
$181July
$203highestAugust
$201September
$145October
$113November
$90lowestDecember
$121Carbon Emissions
864 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,103 kWh
Sea Breeze's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Sea Breeze's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Sea Breeze. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Sea Breeze. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Sea Breeze. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Sea Breeze.
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.
1,305 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,093
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sea Breeze 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 Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | 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-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Off-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 382¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
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