Residential electricity prices in Wilmington, NC in March 2026 averaged approximately 16.00 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 15% less than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (March 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Wilmington differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2025 to February 2026 - residential electricity prices in Wilmington increased approximately 3%, from 14.19 ¢/kWh to 14.64 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Wilmington in March 2026 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately NAN% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Wilmington natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Wilmington natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Wilmington (North Carolina) increased approximately 6%, from 16.51 $/Mcf (February 2025) to 17.50 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Wilmington solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Wilmington 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 city of Wilmington, NC in New Hanover County has an approximate population of 106,476. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Wilmington, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Wilmington, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
A chemical that smells like sulfur is added to natural gas. This allows it to be detected in cases where leaks occur.
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