North Carolina Electricity Information
Electricity Production
Primary Source
Natural Gas
Total Generation: 126,553,394 MWhRanks 9th Highest in the U.S.
Average Price: 10.61¢ /kWh
Ranks 18th Cheapest in the U.S.
Average Electric Bill: $123.15
Ranks 16th Cheapest in the U.S.
Electricity Production By Source
Emissions From Electricity Generation
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rank
15th Highest
36,765 TMT
Sulfer Dioxide Emissions Rank
19th Highest
20,220 tn
Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Rank
7th Highest
39,890 tn
Renewable Electricity Generation
Renewable Production Rank
14th Highest
16,213,531 MWh12.81% of Total Production
Source U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Based on data from 2023
Energy Usage in North Carolina
Energy Usage Per Capita Rank
17th Lowest
Average Per Person: 240 million BTU
The United States is broken up into nine regions to estimate energy consumption based on population and climate. North Carolina lies in the South Atlantic region. The South Atlantic region consists of much of the southern East Coast and has mild winters requiring the second least use of home heaters in the country. Summers are very warm, the secondest warmest in the country, requiring ample usage of air conditioning.
Municipal Utilities in North Carolina
While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of North Carolina offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In North Carolina, 73 cities offer municipal electricity utility services to their residents.
Largest Electric Companies in North Carolina
The rest of North Carolina receives electric utility service from one of many primary providers. Here’s a list of some of the larger providers that might be available to your home:
North Carolina Natural Gas Information
Average Natural Gas Price
$1.996 /CCF
Ranks 39th Cheapest in the U.S.
Average Natural Gas Bill
$119 /month
Ranks 39th Cheapest in the U.S.
Natural Gas Usage Per Capita
31st Lowest
Average Per Person: 71.37 MCFs Annually
Largest Natural Gas Companies in North Carolina
Many of the residents of North Carolina receive their natural gas utility service from one of the larger companies that service the state.
North Carolina Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
86.9%
Ranks 22nd in the U.S.
Percent of Ppopulation with access to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
36.26%
Ranks 22nd in the U.S.
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
37.55%
Ranks 21st in the U.S.
Percent of population with access to Fiber Internet
Largest Internet Providers in North Carolina
When it comes to high-speed internet, homes in North Carolina have plenty of options to stay connected! From bustling cities to quiet rural areas, a variety of providers offer reliable service across the state. Here are some of the biggest names keeping North Carolina homes online and in the loop:
Utility Costs in North Carolina
The average monthly total utility bills in North Carolina is $262.26, which is 5.37% lower than the national average.
Average Electric Bill
$123
Lower than national average
Average Natural Gas Bill
$119
Higher than national average
Average Water Bill
$20
Lower than national average
North Carolina Deregulaton of Electric and Natural Gas
North Carolina has not deregulated utilities in the state. Unlike some other states you probably only have one choice of provider for electricity and natural gas. Choose your city below to see a list of utility providers that offer service in your area.
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Utility Providers by City in North Carolina
| City Name | Population | Municipal Electricity |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 8,333 | No |
| Ahoskie | 4,972 | No |
| Albemarle | 16,318 | Yes |
| Anderson Creek | 14,597 | No |
| Angier | 5,312 | No |
| Apex | 58,066 | Yes |
| Archdale | 12,117 | No |
| Archer Lodge | 4,757 | No |
| Asheboro | 26,729 | No |
| Asheville | 316,694 | No |
| Avery Creek | 3,273 | No |
| Ayden | 4,991 | Yes |
| Bayshore | 3,076 | No |
| Beaufort | 4,464 | No |
| Belmont | 14,442 | No |
| Belville | 2,978 | No |
| Benson | 3,871 | Yes |
| Bermuda Run | 3,021 | No |
| Bessemer City | 5,452 | No |
| Bethlehem | 3,593 | No |
| Biscoe | 3,188 | No |
| Black Mountain | 8,386 | No |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 5,863 | No |
| Boiling Springs | 4,511 | No |
| Boone | 18,055 | Yes |
| Brevard | 7,712 | No |
| Briar Chapel | 4,646 | No |
| Brices Creek | 4,174 | No |
| Broad Creek | 2,231 | No |
| Brogden | 2,430 | No |
| Buies Creek | 3,522 | No |
| Burgaw | 3,116 | No |
| Burlington | 137,096 | No |
| Burnsville | 2,065 | No |
| Butner | 8,295 | No |
| Cajah's Mountain | 2,695 | No |
| Calabash | 2,117 | No |
| Canton | 4,373 | No |
| Cape Carteret | 2,719 | No |
| Carolina Beach | 6,456 | No |
| Carolina Shores | 4,441 | No |
| Carrboro | 21,237 | No |
| Carthage | 2,672 | No |
| Cary | 171,603 | No |
| Cedar Point | 2,068 | No |
| Chapel Hill | 60,920 | No |
| Charlotte | 1,516,107 | No |
| Cherokee | 2,059 | No |
| Cherryville | 6,044 | Yes |
| China Grove | 4,395 | No |
| Clayton | 25,486 | Yes |
| Clemmons | 21,032 | No |
| Clinton | 8,124 | No |
| Coats | 2,109 | No |
| Concord | 264,492 | Yes |
| Connelly Springs | 2,252 | No |
| Conover | 8,393 | No |
| Cornelius | 30,925 | Yes |
| Cramerton | 5,190 | No |
| Creedmoor | 4,860 | No |
| Cricket | 2,519 | No |
| Cullowhee | 6,538 | No |
| Dallas | 5,777 | Yes |
| Dana | 3,755 | No |
| Davidson | 14,644 | No |
| Denver | 2,827 | No |
| Dunn | 8,616 | No |
| Durham | 399,762 | No |
| East Flat Rock | 5,751 | No |
| East Rockingham | 3,538 | No |
| Eastover | 3,657 | No |
| Eden | 15,317 | No |
| Edenton | 4,456 | Yes |
| Edneyville | 2,705 | No |
| Elizabeth City | 18,466 | Yes |
| Elizabethtown | 3,187 | No |
| Elkin | 4,051 | No |
| Elon | 11,059 | No |
| Elroy | 3,837 | No |
| Emerald Isle | 3,844 | No |
| Emma | 2,767 | No |
| Enfield | 2,047 | Yes |
| Enochville | 3,563 | No |
| Erwin | 4,600 | No |
| Etowah | 7,464 | No |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,872 | No |
| Fairmont | 2,399 | No |
| Fairview | 3,475 | No |
| Farmville | 4,475 | Yes |
| Fayetteville | 328,827 | Yes |
| Fearrington Village | 2,642 | No |
| Flat Rock | 3,460 | No |
| Fletcher | 7,935 | No |
| Forest City | 7,330 | Yes |
| Forest Oaks | 4,265 | No |
| Four Oaks | 2,191 | No |
| Franklin | 4,131 | No |
| Franklinton | 2,409 | No |
| Fruitland | 2,374 | No |
| Fuquay-Varina | 33,135 | No |
| Gamewell | 3,735 | No |
| Garner | 30,859 | No |
| Gastonia | 194,190 | Yes |
| Gibsonville | 8,684 | No |
| Glen Raven | 3,824 | No |
| Goldsboro | 33,214 | No |
| Graham | 16,793 | No |
| Grandy | 2,715 | No |
| Granite Falls | 4,898 | Yes |
| Granite Quarry | 2,977 | No |
| Green Level | 3,015 | No |
| Greensboro | 345,270 | No |
| Greenville | 122,921 | Yes |
| Grifton | 2,764 | No |
| Half Moon | 8,397 | No |
| Hamlet | 6,098 | No |
| Hampstead | 7,037 | No |
| Harrisburg | 18,415 | No |
| Havelock | 17,570 | No |
| Haw River | 2,579 | No |
| Henderson | 15,084 | No |
| Hendersonville | 14,878 | No |
| Hertford | 2,050 | Yes |
| Hickory | 211,042 | No |
| High Point | 178,800 | Yes |
| Hillsborough | 9,342 | No |
| Holly Ridge | 3,888 | No |
| Holly Springs | 40,198 | No |
| Hope Mills | 17,421 | No |
| Horse Shoe | 2,201 | No |
| Hudson | 3,768 | No |
| Huntersville | 60,166 | Yes |
| Indian Trail | 39,603 | No |
| Jacksonville | 108,549 | No |
| James City | 5,379 | No |
| Jamestown | 3,700 | No |
| Jonesville | 2,549 | No |
| Kannapolis | 52,173 | No |
| Kenly | 2,301 | No |
| Kernersville | 26,376 | No |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,541 | No |
| King | 7,258 | No |
| Kings Grant | 9,071 | No |
| Kings Mountain | 10,775 | Yes |
| Kinston | 19,888 | Yes |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,664 | No |
| Knightdale | 18,614 | No |
| Kure Beach | 2,474 | No |
| La Grange | 2,641 | Yes |
| Lake Junaluska | 3,023 | No |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 12,499 | No |
| Lake Park | 3,317 | No |
| Lake Royale | 3,199 | No |
| Landis | 3,610 | Yes |
| Laurel Park | 2,663 | No |
| Laurinburg | 15,242 | Yes |
| Leland | 22,794 | No |
| Lenoir | 18,205 | No |
| Lewisville | 13,413 | No |
| Lexington | 19,347 | Yes |
| Liberty | 2,660 | No |
| Lillington | 4,389 | No |
| Lincolnton | 10,926 | Yes |
| Locust | 4,275 | No |
| Long View | 4,764 | No |
| Louisburg | 2,952 | Yes |
| Lowell | 3,650 | No |
| Lowesville | 3,258 | No |
| Lumberton | 19,186 | Yes |
| Madison | 2,244 | No |
| Maggie Valley | 2,429 | No |
| Maiden | 3,657 | Yes |
| Mar-Mac | 2,576 | No |
| Marion | 7,703 | No |
| Mars Hill | 2,802 | No |
| Marshville | 2,533 | No |
| Marvin | 6,326 | No |
| Matthews | 29,417 | No |
| Maxton | 2,224 | No |
| Mayodan | 2,428 | No |
| Mebane | 17,192 | No |
| Midland | 4,519 | No |
| Midway | 4,743 | No |
| Mills River | 7,082 | No |
| Mineral Springs | 3,129 | No |
| Mint Hill | 26,236 | No |
| Mocksville | 5,714 | No |
| Monroe | 34,464 | Yes |
| Mooresville | 48,431 | No |
| Morehead City | 9,535 | No |
| Morganton | 17,389 | Yes |
| Morrisville | 28,824 | No |
| Mount Airy | 10,547 | No |
| Mount Holly | 17,315 | No |
| Mount Olive | 4,155 | No |
| Mountain Home | 3,873 | No |
| Mountain View | 3,486 | No |
| Moyock | 4,966 | No |
| Mulberry | 2,215 | No |
| Murfreesboro | 2,585 | No |
| Murraysville | 15,976 | No |
| Myrtle Grove | 11,672 | No |
| Nags Head | 3,096 | No |
| Nashville | 5,626 | No |
| Neuse Forest | 2,267 | No |
| New Bern | 31,058 | Yes |
| Newport | 4,356 | No |
| Newton | 13,081 | Yes |
| North Wilkesboro | 4,247 | No |
| Northchase | 5,564 | No |
| Norwood | 2,648 | No |
| Oak Island | 8,252 | No |
| Oak Ridge | 7,461 | No |
| Oakboro | 2,319 | No |
| Ogden | 8,613 | No |
| Oxford | 8,658 | No |
| Pembroke | 2,865 | No |
| Pine Level | 2,269 | No |
| Pinehurst | 17,250 | No |
| Pineville | 10,317 | Yes |
| Piney Green | 15,149 | No |
| Pittsboro | 4,433 | No |
| Pleasant Garden | 4,990 | No |
| Plymouth | 3,315 | No |
| Polkton | 2,670 | No |
| Porters Neck | 7,221 | No |
| Raeford | 4,743 | No |
| Raleigh | 1,062,018 | No |
| Randleman | 4,550 | No |
| Ranlo | 4,395 | No |
| Red Oak | 3,329 | No |
| Red Springs | 3,139 | Yes |
| Reidsville | 14,463 | No |
| Richlands | 2,721 | No |
| River Bend | 2,933 | No |
| River Road | 3,244 | No |
| Roanoke Rapids | 15,294 | No |
| Rockfish | 3,220 | No |
| Rockingham | 9,200 | No |
| Rockwell | 2,293 | No |
| Rocky Mount | 61,952 | Yes |
| Rolesville | 8,995 | No |
| Roxboro | 8,097 | No |
| Royal Pines | 4,606 | No |
| Rural Hall | 3,332 | No |
| Rutherfordton | 3,668 | No |
| Salisbury | 35,258 | No |
| Sanford | 30,024 | No |
| Sawmills | 5,053 | No |
| Scotland Neck | 2,033 | Yes |
| Selma | 6,317 | Yes |
| Seven Lakes | 3,919 | No |
| Shallotte | 4,059 | No |
| Shelby | 21,564 | Yes |
| Siler City | 7,742 | No |
| Silver Lake | 5,690 | No |
| Skippers Corner | 3,514 | No |
| Smithfield | 11,168 | Yes |
| Sneads Ferry | 2,236 | No |
| Snow Hill | 2,054 | No |
| South Rosemary | 2,557 | No |
| Southern Pines | 15,156 | No |
| Southern Shores | 3,069 | No |
| Southport | 3,842 | Yes |
| Spencer | 3,296 | No |
| Spindale | 4,153 | No |
| Spout Springs | 10,279 | No |
| Spring Lake | 11,629 | No |
| Spruce Pine | 2,332 | No |
| St. James | 6,199 | No |
| St. Pauls | 2,077 | No |
| St. Stephens | 9,396 | No |
| Stallings | 15,932 | No |
| Stanley | 3,911 | No |
| Statesville | 27,777 | Yes |
| Stokesdale | 5,895 | No |
| Summerfield | 11,026 | No |
| Sunset Beach | 4,091 | No |
| Surf City | 3,637 | No |
| Swannanoa | 4,589 | No |
| Swansboro | 3,605 | No |
| Swepsonville | 2,394 | No |
| Sylva | 2,611 | No |
| Tabor City | 3,736 | No |
| Tarboro | 10,733 | Yes |
| Taylorsville | 2,332 | No |
| Thomasville | 26,941 | No |
| Tobaccoville | 2,582 | No |
| Trent Woods | 4,052 | No |
| Trinity | 6,981 | No |
| Troutman | 3,568 | No |
| Troy | 2,973 | No |
| Tyro | 3,382 | No |
| Unionville | 6,634 | No |
| Valdese | 4,647 | No |
| Valley Hill | 2,262 | No |
| Wadesboro | 5,079 | No |
| Wake Forest | 46,387 | Yes |
| Walkertown | 5,626 | No |
| Wallace | 3,401 | No |
| Wallburg | 3,058 | No |
| Walnut Cove | 2,419 | No |
| Warsaw | 2,751 | No |
| Washington | 9,754 | Yes |
| Waxhaw | 19,645 | No |
| Waynesville | 10,087 | Yes |
| Weaverville | 4,476 | No |
| Weddington | 12,851 | No |
| Welcome | 3,383 | No |
| Wendell | 9,847 | No |
| Wentworth | 2,655 | No |
| Wesley Chapel | 8,661 | No |
| Westport | 4,250 | No |
| Whispering Pines | 4,759 | No |
| Whiteville | 4,826 | No |
| Wilkesboro | 3,578 | No |
| Williamston | 5,221 | No |
| Wilmington | 247,372 | No |
| Wilson | 47,914 | Yes |
| Wilson's Mills | 2,506 | No |
| Windsor | 3,401 | Yes |
| Wingate | 3,830 | No |
| Winston-Salem | 420,400 | No |
| Winterville | 10,336 | Yes |
| Woodfin | 7,771 | No |
| Wrightsboro | 4,654 | No |
| Wrightsville Beach | 2,593 | No |
| Yadkinville | 2,801 | No |
| Yanceyville | 2,848 | No |
| Youngsville | 2,503 | No |
| Zebulon | 6,958 | No |