North Carolina electric rate increases
We track 3 utilities in North Carolina. 3 have a rate request pending with regulators.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026
Tracked utilities
- Dominion Energy Virginia2026 base rate case (North Carolina)Proposed
- Duke Energy Carolinas2025 rate case and two-year rate plan (North Carolina) · +$9.39/mo for 1,000 kWh from January 1, 2027Settlement pending
- Duke Energy Progress2025 rate case and two-year rate plan (North Carolina) · +$9.62/mo for 1,000 kWh from January 1, 2027Settlement pending
Average residential prices in North Carolina
Statewide averages across all utilities, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Electricity
Cents per kWh. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly
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| Month | Cents per kWh |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15.2¢ |
| June 2026 | 14.7¢ |
| May 2026 | 15.1¢ |
| April 2026 | 16.3¢ |
| March 2026 | 16.0¢ |
| February 2026 | 14.6¢ |
| January 2026 | 13.7¢ |
| December 2025 | 13.5¢ |
| November 2025 | 14.6¢ |
| October 2025 | 15.1¢ |
| September 2025 | 15.1¢ |
| August 2025 | 14.6¢ |
| July 2025 | 13.4¢ |
| June 2025 | 13.4¢ |
| May 2025 | 14.3¢ |
| April 2025 | 14.5¢ |
| March 2025 | 14.8¢ |
| February 2025 | 14.2¢ |
| January 2025 | 12.5¢ |
| December 2024 | 13.5¢ |
| November 2024 | 14.9¢ |
| October 2024 | 15.2¢ |
| September 2024 | 14.9¢ |
| August 2024 | 13.9¢ |
| July 2024 | 13.7¢ |
| June 2024 | 13.4¢ |
| May 2024 | 13.9¢ |
| April 2024 | 14.7¢ |
| March 2024 | 15.3¢ |
| February 2024 | 14.9¢ |
| January 2024 | 12.8¢ |
| December 2023 | 13.0¢ |
| November 2023 | 13.4¢ |
| October 2023 | 14.4¢ |
| September 2023 | 13.7¢ |
| August 2023 | 12.7¢ |
Natural gas
Dollars per thousand cubic feet. Source: EIA, Natural Gas Monthly
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| Month | Dollars per thousand cubic feet |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $30.10 |
| May 2026 | $27.56 |
| April 2026 | $29.89 |
| February 2026 | $17.50 |
| January 2026 | $17.89 |
| December 2025 | $17.87 |
| November 2025 | $20.48 |
| October 2025 | $25.52 |
| September 2025 | $26.95 |
| August 2025 | $29.28 |
| July 2025 | $31.48 |
| June 2025 | $30.13 |
| May 2025 | $34.03 |
| March 2025 | $21.09 |
| February 2025 | $16.51 |
| January 2025 | $13.28 |
| December 2024 | $14.17 |
| November 2024 | $19.97 |
| October 2024 | $21.05 |
| September 2024 | $23.89 |
| August 2024 | $24.55 |
| July 2024 | $24.76 |
| June 2024 | $25.69 |
| May 2024 | $25.40 |
| April 2024 | $17.67 |
| March 2024 | $17.03 |
| February 2024 | $14.84 |
| January 2024 | $13.46 |
| December 2023 | $14.35 |
| November 2023 | $15.17 |
| October 2023 | $22.00 |
| September 2023 | $25.85 |
| August 2023 | $25.71 |
| July 2023 | $28.02 |
| June 2023 | $24.66 |
| May 2023 | $17.82 |
Who approves rate changes
Investor-owned utilities in North Carolina need approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to change their rates. Rate cases, filings and decisions are public. Search the regulator's dockets.