STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / NC
North Carolina electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 15.16¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate15.16¢
1 month+2.9%
1 year+13.4%
5 years+33.2%
Cost to run common equipment in North Carolina
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $22 | $266 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $32 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $36 | $437 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $42 | $509 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $45 | $546 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $28 | $332 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $27 | $327 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $57 | $682 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $8 | $91 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $6 | $71 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $4 | $47 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $7 | $79 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $9 | $109 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $11 | $136 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $4 | $53 |