WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sylva
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sylva
January
$316highestFebruary
$177March
$141April
$133May
$130lowestJune
$136July
$149August
$140September
$131October
$140November
$145December
$198Carbon Emissions
655 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,138 kWh
Sylva's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Sylva's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 33%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in Sylva. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Sylva. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Sylva. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Sylva.
42%
Natural Gas
33%
Nuclear
12%
Coal
8%
Solar
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
$13,769
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sylva 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 | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
Duke Energy Carolinas - 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, Energy Star (All-Electric) | Fixed | 10¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service, Time of Use | TOU | 5¢ to 436¢ |
| Residential Service, Energy Star(Standard) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Haywood Electric Member Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| 11 Small General Service Three Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| PPM-10 Small General Prepay Meter Service Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
| 10 Small General Service Single Phase | Fixed | 12¢ |
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