WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Charleston
Tennessee
Tennessee
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Charleston
January
$274highestFebruary
$168March
$128April
$128May
$138June
$150July
$167August
$153September
$142October
$136November
$127lowestDecember
$171Carbon Emissions
905 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,157 kWh
Charleston's energy comes from Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 33% of Charleston's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 26%. Coal provides 25% of the energy in Charleston. Hydroelectric provides 14% of the energy in Charleston. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Charleston.
33%
Nuclear
26%
Natural Gas
25%
Coal
14%
Hydroelectric
2%
Solar
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
$14,682
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
12 years
Payback period
Volunteer Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
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