Residential electricity prices in Chapel Hill, NC in February 2024 averaged approximately 15.10 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% less than the national average rate of 16.10 ¢/kWh (February 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Chapel Hill differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2023 to January 2024 - residential electricity prices in Chapel Hill increased approximately 3%, from 12.67 ¢/kWh to 13.07 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Chapel Hill in February 2024 averaged 14.82 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 12% more than the national average rate of 13.25 $/Mcf (February 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Chapel Hill natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Chapel Hill natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Chapel Hill (North Carolina) decreased approximately 29%, from 18.97 $/Mcf (January 2023) to 13.44 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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The town of Chapel Hill (North Carolina) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill, NC in Orange County has an approximate population of 57,233. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Chapel Hill, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Chapel Hill, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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