Residential electricity prices in Franklin, NC in January 2026 averaged approximately 13.68 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 22% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (January 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Franklin differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2024 to December 2025 - residential electricity prices in Franklin decreased approximately 0%, from 13.51 ¢/kWh to 13.47 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Franklin in January 2026 averaged 17.89 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 28% more than the national average rate of 13.94 $/Mcf (January 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Franklin natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Franklin natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Franklin (North Carolina) increased approximately 26%, from 14.17 $/Mcf (December 2024) to 17.87 $/Mcf (December 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Franklin solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Franklin 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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The town of Franklin, NC in Macon County has an approximate population of 3,845. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Franklin, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Franklin, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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