WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Wake Forest

North Carolina

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The State of Electricity in Wake Forest

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Wake Forest

Average monthly bill

January

$232

February

$131

March

$122

April

$98lowest

May

$120

June

$206

July

$239highest

August

$215

September

$209

October

$120

November

$137

December

$145

Carbon Emissions

905 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,156 kWh

Where does Wake Forest’s electricity come from?

Wake Forest's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Wake Forest's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Wake Forest. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Wake Forest. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Wake Forest.

47%

Natural Gas

28%

Nuclear

11%

Coal

10%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Wake Forest

The state of solar in Wake Forest

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

777 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$19,484

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Wake Forest 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Wake Forest

incentivesavingsutility 
Heat Pump Water Heaters$750Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$350Duke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Light BulbsVariesDuke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light FixturesVariesDuke Energy CarolinasSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Light BulbsVariesDominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems$400-$500Dominion Energy South Carolina, IncSee Details

Utilities in Wake Forest

Duke Energy Carolinas - North CarolinaWake Electric Membership Corp

Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina Rates

Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service Electric Water Heating and Space ConditioningFixed11¢ to 12¢
Residential Service, Energy Star(Standard)Fixed12¢
Residential ServiceFixed13¢
Residential Service, Energy Star (All-Electric)Fixed11¢ to 12¢

Wake Electric Membership Corp Rates

Wake Electric Membership Corp has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service with Electric Vehicle- Single PhaseTOU9¢ to 11¢
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE Three-PhaseTOU8¢ to 28¢
Residential Service -Three PhaseFixed11¢
Residential Time Of Use + Electric Vehicle - Single PhaseTOU5¢ to 24¢
Residential Service with Electric Vehicle- Three PhaseTOU9¢ to 11¢
Residential Service Single-PhaseFixed11¢
Residential Time of Use- Three PhaseTOU8¢ to 27¢
Residential Time Of Use + Electric Vehicle - Three PhaseTOU5¢ to 24¢
Residential Time Of Use- Single PhaseTOU8¢ to 27¢

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