WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Long Island

Virginia

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The State of Electricity in Long Island

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Long Island

Average monthly bill

January

$301highest

February

$179

March

$139

April

$126

May

$127

June

$134

July

$152

August

$137

September

$125lowest

October

$133

November

$136

December

$207

Carbon Emissions

643 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,049 kWh

Where does Long Island’s electricity come from?

Long Island's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 61% of Long Island's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 24%. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Long Island. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Long Island. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Long Island.

61%

Natural Gas

24%

Nuclear

11%

Solar

3%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Long Island

The state of solar in Long Island

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

$13,272

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Long Island 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.

Utilities in Long Island

Mecklenburg Electric Coop, Inc

Mecklenburg Electric Coop, Inc Rates

Mecklenburg Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
SCHEDULE INT U YEAR ROUND INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE	Fixed	7¢ to 1495¢
SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Multi-Phase	Fixed	7¢ to 9¢
SCHEDULE PE PREPAID ELECTRIC SERVICE	Fixed	10¢ to 12¢
SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Single Phase	TOU	9¢ to 17¢
SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Multi-Phase	TOU	5¢ to 14¢
SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Single Phase	Fixed

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