WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sunset Beach
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sunset Beach
January
$205February
$134March
$115April
$103May
$129June
$206July
$231highestAugust
$229September
$165October
$128November
$102lowestDecember
$137Carbon Emissions
864 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,103 kWh
Sunset Beach's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Sunset Beach's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Sunset Beach. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Sunset Beach. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Sunset Beach.
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.
1,432 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,025
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sunset Beach 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.
Brunswick Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 39¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
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