Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 15.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 18th cheapest in the country, 18% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.20 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
7.2¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.20
15 kWh
Per year
$26.46
175 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.6¢ | $1.10 | $13.23 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.2¢ | $2.20 | $26.46 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.41 | $52.91 |
North Carolina vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 15.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 7.2¢ per day, $2.20 per month, or $26.46 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 18% below the U.S. average: $2.20 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 15.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 18th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.