Electricity Price per kWh in North Carolina

This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for North Carolina, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.

Current average rate
14.08 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost
$140.80
Data period
February 2026
Published monthly

Key metrics

MetricValue
Current average rate14.08 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost$140.80
Data periodFebruary 2026

How North Carolina compares nationally

North Carolina rate
14.08 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
17.57 ¢/kWh
Difference
-19.9%
Category
lower than national average

North Carolina is below the U.S. average by 3.49¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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