Electricity rates in North Carolina
See the latest average electricity prices in North Carolina and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.15
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.15
per kWh
Commercial
$0.11
per kWh
Industrial
$0.08
per kWh
vs US average
-17%
cheaper
Price rank
#36
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$134
at 886 kWh typical usage
How North Carolina compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
North Carolina electricity price trend
Average residential price per kWh over the last 12 months (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026).
Typical electric bills by home size in North Carolina
Estimated energy cost at North Carolina's average residential rate of $0.15/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $83.38 | $1,000.56/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $106.12 | $1,273.44/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $136.44 | $1,637.28/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $174.34 | $2,092.08/yr |
North Carolina electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with North Carolina's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$100.96
600 kWh · ≈ $3.32/day
Per day
$3.32
Per year
$1,211.52
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy90%
- Fixed charge10%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in North Carolina: common questions
North Carolina's average residential electricity price is $0.15 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 17% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #36 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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