Cost to Run a Heat Pump 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 (8 hours/day), a heat pump here costs $111 per month.
Per hour
$0.46
at 1,000–5,000 W
Per day
$3.65
8 hours/day
Per month
$111
730 kWh
Per year
$1,332
8,760 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $1.82 | $55.45 | $666 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $3.65 | $111 | $1,332 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $7.30 | $222 | $2,663 |
North Carolina vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a heat pump in North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 15.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a heat pump with typical usage costs about $3.65 per day, $111 per month, or $1,332 per year.
Is running a heat pump in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 17% below the U.S. average: $111 per month here versus $134 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.