How Much Does 2,000 kWh Cost in North Carolina?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 2,000 kWh in North Carolina using the latest statewide residential average rate.

North Carolina average rate
14.64 ¢/kWh
Estimated 2,000 kWh cost
$292.80
U.S. average cost
$364.80

Key metrics

MetricValue
North Carolina average rate14.64 ¢/kWh
Estimated 2,000 kWh cost$292.80
U.S. average cost$364.80

Compared to U.S. average

North Carolina (2,000 kWh)
$292.80
U.S. (2,000 kWh)
$364.80
Difference
-$72.00

2,000 kWh in North Carolina is less expensive by $72.00 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: February 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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