WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Whispering Pines
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Whispering Pines
January
$201February
$122March
$118April
$99lowestMay
$121June
$204July
$238highestAugust
$215September
$204October
$122November
$119December
$135Carbon Emissions
871 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,112 kWh
Whispering Pines's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Whispering Pines's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 11% of the energy in Whispering Pines. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Whispering Pines. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Whispering Pines.
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.
770 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,786
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Whispering Pines 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 | Fixed | 14¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 10¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Off-Use | TOU | 7¢ to 382¢ |
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