Residential electricity prices in Charlotte, NC in August 2026 averaged approximately 14.95 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 18% less than the national average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Charlotte differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2025 to July 2026 - residential electricity prices in Charlotte increased approximately 14%, from 13.35 ¢/kWh to 15.16 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Charlotte in August 2026 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 27.05 $/Mcf (August 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Charlotte natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Charlotte natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Charlotte (North Carolina) increased approximately 8%, from 31.48 $/Mcf (July 2025) to 34.09 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Charlotte solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Charlotte levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
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The city of Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County has an approximate population of 731,424. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Charlotte, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Charlotte, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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