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North Carolina has two Duke companies. Look at the top of your bill: it says Duke Energy Carolinas or Duke Energy Progress. Not sure? Check your address.

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The average Duke Energy Carolinas home pays about $140 a month. Pick your home to see yours.

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Duke Energy Carolinas · $140Charlotte

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Counties Duke Energy serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

Charlotte
Duke Energy Carolinas · $140

Counties Duke Energy serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

Duke Energy Carolinas bills by home size

Ranges cover the middle half of similar homes, including Duke Energy Carolinas’s monthly customer charge.

HomeA monthGas heatA monthElectric heat
Studio apartment$35–70typical $57$50–95typical $79
1-bed apartment$40–70typical $61$65–105typical $87
2-bed apartment$65–120typical $95$75–120typical $100
3-bed apartment$60–115typical $93$90–175typical $136
2-bed house$70–130typical $103$95–170typical $134
3-bed house$85–155typical $126$120–195typical $163
4+ bed house$110–190typical $158$160–265typical $218

Duke Energy Carolinas average + home survey · last 12 months · US government data (EIA)

Winter bills run highest

This is the average North Carolina home, not yours.

How Duke Energy Carolinas compares

Duke Energy Carolinas, North Carolina and US average · last 12 months · US government data (EIA)

  • Duke Energy Carolinas$140 · 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh)

  • North Carolina$154 · 1,044 kWh

  • US average$158 · 875 kWh

FAQ

Questions about Duke Energy Carolinas bills

In the 12 months through August 2026, North Carolina homes used the most electricity in January, about 29% more than in an average month, according to EIA.

Information as of Nov 3, 2026.

Our numbers come from US government data (EIA) and EIA's 2020 home energy survey.

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