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North Carolina Electricity Rate

$0.1380 / kWh

US Rank: #37 most expensive

Comparison: 17.9% below US average ($0.168)

Market Status: Regulated Utility

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Appliance Running Costs in North Carolina

Calculated using North Carolina's average residential rate of $0.1380 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.135 $32.29
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.091 $21.86
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.130 $31.30
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.242 $65.21
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.038 $13.56
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.076 $9.11
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.012 $2.98
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.199 $59.62
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.060 $158.98
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.008 $5.96
Chest Freezer 110W $0.008 $5.46
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.093 $67.07
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.311 $9.32
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.207 $49.68
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.138 $99.36
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.152 $1.37
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.199 $2.99
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.248 $1.86
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.449 $322.92
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.014 $9.94
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.017 $2.48
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.005 $3.48

Electricity Bill Factors in North Carolina

While the statewide average is $0.1380/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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