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How Much Is the Average Electric Bill in North Carolina?

Estimated electricity bill benchmark for North Carolina using current average residential rates.

North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.25¢/kWh.

A simple benchmark at 900 kWh is about $146.25 per month at the all-in average rate.

In relative terms, North Carolina currently falls into the "Very Affordable" affordability category compared with other states.

Actual household bills can vary significantly based on monthly usage, seasonality, home efficiency, and local utility pricing structure.

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.

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