Duke Energy Carolinas
North Carolina
Current Rate
12.8¢/kWh
Avg Monthly Bill
$134
1-Year Change
+7.6%
5-Year Change
+18.2%
vs. National Average
21.0% below national average
LowerNat'l AvgHigher
Data Center Impact
No major data center projects currently tracked in this service area
Service Area
Serves central and western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina with a diverse generation portfolio including nuclear, natural gas, and renewables.
Data source: EIA Form 861, Q4 2025
Last updated: 2026-01-15
Customers served: 2,700,000 residential accounts