Residential electricity prices in Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem increased approximately 3%, from 14.19 ¢/kWh to 14.64 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Winston Salem natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Winston Salem (North Carolina) increased approximately 6%, from 16.51 $/Mcf (February 2025) to 17.50 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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The city of Winston Salem (North Carolina) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Winston Salem 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 city of Winston Salem, NC in Forsyth County has an approximate population of 229,617. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Winston Salem, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Winston Salem, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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