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Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Long Island
January
$301highestFebruary
$179March
$139April
$126May
$127June
$134July
$152August
$137September
$125lowestOctober
$133November
$136December
$207Carbon Emissions
643 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,049 kWh
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 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
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.
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 R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Single Phase | TOU | 9¢ to 17¢ |
SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Multi-Phase | Fixed | 7¢ to 9¢ |
SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Single Phase | Fixed | |
SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Multi-Phase | TOU | 5¢ to 14¢ |
SCHEDULE INT U YEAR ROUND INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE | Fixed | 7¢ to 1495¢ |
SCHEDULE PE PREPAID ELECTRIC SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
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