Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and how they compare to the North Carolina average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC average $137.16/month at 13.94¢/kWh — below the North Carolina average of $165.83.
Where Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10.36¢/kWh | $108.22/mo | 1,755,222 |
| 2020 | 10.36¢/kWh | $104.12/mo | 1,788,300 |
| 2021 | 10.26¢/kWh | $104.34/mo | 1,819,801 |
| 2022 | 10.44¢/kWh | $108.96/mo | 1,837,991 |
| 2023 | 11.88¢/kWh | $112.88/mo | 1,874,207 |
| 2024 | 13.94¢/kWh | $137.16/mo | 1,919,372 |
Rate context in North Carolina
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC's 2024 annual figure.
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | North Carolina (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $137.16/mo | $165.83/mo |
| Rate | 13.94¢/kWh | 14.74¢/kWh |
Cities served by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC?
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC residential customers averaged $137.16 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,645.96 per year.
What does Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC charge per kWh?
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC averaged 13.94¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC compare to the North Carolina average?
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC bills average $137.16 — lower than the North Carolina average of $165.83 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC serve?
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC served 1,919,372 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in NC.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.