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
$257highestFebruary
$158March
$120April
$120May
$129June
$141July
$156August
$143September
$133October
$127November
$119lowestDecember
$160Carbon Emissions
905 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,157 kWh
Charleston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 33% of Charleston's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 31%. Coal provides 21% of the energy in Charleston. Hydroelectric provides 13% of the energy in Charleston. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Charleston.
33%
Natural Gas
31%
Nuclear
21%
Coal
13%
Hydroelectric
1%
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 | 10¢ to 11¢ |
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