WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New Castle
Virginia
Virginia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New Castle
January
$191highestFebruary
$99lowestMarch
$107April
$120May
$120June
$135July
$140August
$140September
$116October
$123November
$107December
$116Carbon Emissions
506 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
841 kWh
New Castle's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of New Castle's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 7% of the energy in New Castle. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in New Castle.
62%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
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
$15,240
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in New Castle 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.
Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SCHEDULE RSTOU-1-U | TOU | 8¢ to 18¢ |
| SCHEDULE RS-10-U | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SCHEDULE RS-10-U-Retail Access | Fixed | 5¢ |
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