North Carolina — Electricity Costs & Energy Profile
North Carolina residential electricity costs 14.02¢/kWh, ranking #17 cheapest among all states.
14.02¢
Residential Rate
#17
Price Rank (Cheapest)
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Renewable Energy
10.25¢
Commercial Rate
Electricity Rates
| Residential | 14.02¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 10.25¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 7.80¢/kWh |
| National Average (Residential) | 17.92¢/kWh |
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in North Carolina is 14.02¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #17 cheapest among all states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh.
Renewable energy generation data for North Carolina is available in our detailed state profile.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.