WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Charles City
Virginia
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Charles City
January
$314highestFebruary
$185March
$145April
$133lowestMay
$134June
$151July
$159August
$147September
$139October
$142November
$134December
$185Carbon Emissions
714 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,166 kWh
Charles City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Charles City's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Charles City. Coal provides 5% of the energy in Charles City. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Charles City. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Charles City.
58%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
6%
Solar
5%
Coal
2%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
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
$13,315
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Charles City 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.
Dominion Energy - Virginia has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service (Demand Time-of-Use) | TOU | 5¢ to 429¢ |
| Residential Service with Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Energy TOU | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (EXPERIMENTAL) | TOU | 6¢ to 22¢ |
| Residential Service (Time Controlled Storage Water Heating) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Electric Vehicle Charging (Experimental) | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | TOU | 5¢ to 451¢ |
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