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How Much Is the Average Electric Bill in North Carolina?

Estimated energy-only electric bill benchmark for North Carolina using current average residential rates.

North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 14.08¢/kWh.

A simple benchmark at 1000 kWh is about $140.80 per month for energy charges.

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.

These estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, fixed fees, taxes, and other utility line items.

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