Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in North Carolina
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in North Carolina. With an average electricity rate of 13.5¢/kWh and 4.8 peak sun hours per day, North Carolina homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Charlotte
13.8¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Raleigh
13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Duke Energy Progress
Greensboro
13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Durham
13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Duke Energy Progress
Winston-Salem
13.5¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Fayetteville
13.8¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Duke Energy Progress
Wilmington
13.8¢/kWh · 5h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Duke Energy Progress
Asheville
13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $138/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
About Electricity Costs in North Carolina
North Carolina residents pay an average of 13.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $145. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in North Carolina could spend an estimated $62,944 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, North Carolina is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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