North Carolina electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in North Carolina was 14.95¢ per kWh, higher than a year earlier (14.59¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

North Carolina electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), North Carolina has averaged 15.06¢ per kWh, +8.0% compared with the same months of 2025 (13.95¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in April 2026 (16.25¢) and lowest in December 2025 (13.45¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in North Carolina?

• Price: North Carolina homes paid 14.95¢ per kWh in August 2026, +2.5% from August 2025 (+8.0% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 13.45¢ in December to 16.25¢ in April, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical North Carolina home uses about 1,015 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in North Carolina

A typical North Carolina home used 1,015 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $152 a month, compared with $148 at the August 2025 price — an increase of $4 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $143.50.

What common appliances cost to run in North Carolina

At 14.95¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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