The average residential electric rate in North Carolina is 16.25¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 16.25¢ in 2026-04 and bottomed at 13.37¢ in 2025-07.
| Month | ¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 14.32¢ |
| 2025-06 | 13.38¢ |
| 2025-07 | 13.37¢ |
| 2025-08 | 14.6¢ |
| 2025-09 | 15.12¢ |
| 2025-10 | 15.05¢ |
| 2025-11 | 14.64¢ |
| 2025-12 | 13.47¢ |
| 2026-01 | 13.68¢ |
| 2026-02 | 14.64¢ |
| 2026-03 | 16.0¢ |
| 2026-04 | 16.25¢ |
Averages hide your utility's actual tariff — the calculator takes your real rate, fees, and taxes, and can model seasonal costs per appliance.
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