WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Tar Heel
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Tar Heel
January
$238highestFebruary
$162March
$133April
$129lowestMay
$143June
$154July
$161August
$154September
$144October
$133November
$132December
$165Carbon Emissions
561 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,041 kWh
Tar Heel's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 37% of Tar Heel's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 35%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Tar Heel. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Tar Heel. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Tar Heel. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Tar Heel.
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
$12,313
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Tar Heel 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.
Four County Elec Member Corp 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 | 4¢ to 890¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential All Electric Service | Fixed | 12¢ |
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