Household Electricity Usage in North Carolina
A typical home in North Carolina uses about 930 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 15.09 ¢/kWh, that's about $140.34 a month.
North Carolina modeled monthly usage
930 kWh
North Carolina modeled annual usage
11,160 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
North Carolina average rate
15.09 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$140.34
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| North Carolina modeled monthly usage | 930 kWh |
| North Carolina modeled annual usage | 11,160 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| North Carolina average rate | 15.09 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $140.34 |
Does a North Carolina home use more electricity than average?
North Carolina monthly usage
930 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
North Carolina rate
15.09 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
18.44 ¢/kWh
A typical home in North Carolina uses about 930 kWh a month, about 3.4% above the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 15.09 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $140.34 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in North Carolina
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.45 | $905.40 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.90 | $1810.80 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $226.35 | $2716.20 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $301.80 | $3621.60 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average monthly electricity usage in North Carolina?
- A typical North Carolina household uses about 930 kWh of electricity per month. At the state's average rate of 15.09 ¢/kWh, that works out to roughly $140.34 a month.
- How many kWh does the average North Carolina home use per year?
- The average North Carolina home uses roughly 11,160 kWh of electricity per year, based on modeled monthly usage of about 930 kWh.
- Does the average home in North Carolina use more electricity than the U.S. average?
- A typical North Carolina home uses about 31 kWh more per month than the U.S. benchmark of 899 kWh (930 kWh vs 899 kWh).
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North Carolina appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in North Carolina at 15.09 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in North Carolina at 15.09 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in North Carolina at 15.09 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in North Carolina at 15.09 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in North Carolina at 15.09 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in North Carolina at 15.09 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for North Carolina
- North Carolina electricity price per kWh — What a kWh of electricity costs in North Carolina
- North Carolina electricity rates & prices — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- North Carolina electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Charlotte electricity estimate (North Carolina) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electricity bill in North Carolina — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- North Carolina household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- North Carolina electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in North Carolina — State electricity inflation analysis
- North Carolina electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 900 kWh cost in North Carolina — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 1,000 kWh cost in North Carolina — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Electricity cost for 750 kWh in North Carolina — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- North Carolina electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in North Carolina — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in North Carolina — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in North Carolina — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in North Carolina — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in North Carolina — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in North Carolina — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for North Carolina
- North Carolina electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
- North Carolina vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- North Carolina vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- North Carolina electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- North Carolina electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- North Carolina average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- North Carolina electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in North Carolina — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: May 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.