North Carolina
Electricity costs 14.02¢/kWh residential, ranking #17 cheapest in the US. 13.8% renewable energy.
14.02¢
Residential Rate
#17
Price Rank (Cheapest)
13.8%
Renewable Energy
#31
Renewable Rank
Electricity Rates
| Residential | 14.02¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 10.25¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 7.80¢/kWh |
| National Average | 17.92¢/kWh |
Electricity Generation Mix
Natural Gas
41.1%
Nuclear
32.1%
Coal
12.7%
Solar
8.8%
Hydro
3.6%
Other
1.4%
Wind
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in North Carolina is 14.02¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #17 cheapest out of 51 states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making North Carolina 22% below average.
13.8% of North Carolina's electricity comes from renewable sources, ranking #31 among all states. The largest generation source is Natural Gas at 41.1%.
North Carolina's residential rate of 14.02¢/kWh is 22% below the national average of 17.92¢/kWh. Commercial rates are 10.25¢/kWh and industrial rates are 7.80¢/kWh.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data. Rankings based on residential rates.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.