Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and how they compare to the South Carolina average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC average $143.51/month at 13.99¢/kWh — below the South Carolina average of $185.87.
Where Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11.48¢/kWh | $127.23/mo | 505,717 |
| 2020 | 11.48¢/kWh | $122.02/mo | 517,863 |
| 2021 | 11.14¢/kWh | $118.06/mo | 530,414 |
| 2022 | 11.55¢/kWh | $127.03/mo | 540,420 |
| 2023 | 12.67¢/kWh | $128.13/mo | 554,253 |
| 2024 | 13.99¢/kWh | $143.51/mo | 568,586 |
Rate context in South 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 | South Carolina (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $143.51/mo | $185.87/mo |
| Rate | 13.99¢/kWh | 15.55¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC?
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC residential customers averaged $143.51 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,722.11 per year.
What does Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC charge per kWh?
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC averaged 13.99¢ 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 South Carolina average?
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC bills average $143.51 — lower than the South Carolina average of $185.87 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC serve?
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC served 568,586 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in SC.
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.