North Carolina Electricity Rates
Residential rate
16.25¢/kWh
-14% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#28
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$143
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $44.46 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $138.32 |
| Window AC unit | $35.57 |
| Portable AC unit | $43.47 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $59.28 |
| Heat pump water heater | $14.82 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $14.82 |
| Washing machine | $1.24 |
| Dishwasher | $6.42 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.93 |
| Chest freezer | $6.92 |
| Electric oven | $12.35 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for North Carolina
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $2.88/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- North Carolina rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.