Residential electricity prices in Carrboro, NC in January 2025 averaged approximately 12.47 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 22% less than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Carrboro differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in Carrboro increased approximately 4%, from 12.97 ¢/kWh to 13.49 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Carrboro in January 2025 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Carrboro natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Carrboro natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Carrboro (North Carolina) decreased approximately 1%, from 14.35 $/Mcf (December 2023) to 14.17 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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The town of Carrboro (North Carolina) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Carrboro values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Carrboro solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Carrboro levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The town of Carrboro, NC in Orange County has an approximate population of 19,582. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Carrboro, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Carrboro, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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