How Much Does 1,500 kWh Cost in North Carolina?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 1,500 kWh in North Carolina using the latest statewide residential average rate.

North Carolina average rate
14.08 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,500 kWh cost
$211.20
U.S. average cost
$263.55

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MetricValue
North Carolina average rate14.08 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,500 kWh cost$211.20
U.S. average cost$263.55

Compared to U.S. average

North Carolina (1,500 kWh)
$211.20
U.S. (1,500 kWh)
$263.55
Difference
-$52.35

1,500 kWh in North Carolina is less expensive by $52.35 compared to the U.S. average.

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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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