Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 15.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 16th cheapest in the country, 17% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.22 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
7.3¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.22
15 kWh
Per year
$26.63
175 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 3.6¢ | $1.11 | $13.32 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 7.3¢ | $2.22 | $26.63 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.44 | $53.26 |
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 15.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 7.3¢ per day, $2.22 per month, or $26.63 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 17% below the U.S. average: $2.22 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 15.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 16th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.