Duke Energy Carolinas Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for Duke Energy Carolinas homes in North Carolina. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 14.00¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +6.3%
- 201910.36¢
- 202311.88¢
- 202413.94¢
- 202513.41¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202614.00¢
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (RS) | None. Same price all day | $14.00 |
| Electric heating and cooling (RE) | None. Same price all day | $14.00 |
| Time of use (RT) | Summer 6 to 9 pm weekdays; winter 6 to 9 am weekdays | $14.00 |
Source: Duke Energy Carolinas Schedule RS, as of January 1, 2026.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- The Net Metering Bridge rate is open to new solar homes until December 31, 2026. From 2027, new solar homes use Residential Solar Choice, a time-of-use rate with critical peak days.
Source: North Carolina Utilities Commission, Duke Energy net metering order.
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