Average Electric Bill in North Carolina (2026)
The average residential electric bill in North Carolina is $143.50 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 1% above the U.S. average, #20 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 1,015 kWh used per month at North Carolina's rate of 14.1¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$143.50
#20 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
1,015 kWh
per residential customer
14.1¢/kWh
1% above the U.S. average
Average electric bill in North Carolina by home size
Priced at North Carolina's 14.1¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to North Carolina's own average household use of 1,015 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 588 kWh | $83.08 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 882 kWh | $124.63 |
| Small house | 1,059 kWh | $149.64 |
| Large house | 1,647 kWh | $232.72 |
| North Carolina average | 1,015 kWh | $143.50 |
Estimate your North Carolina electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in North Carolina
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.