Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $1.98 per month.
Per use
$0.11
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
6.5¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$1.98
12 kWh
Per year
$23.80
146 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.3¢ | $0.99 | $11.90 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 6.5¢ | $1.98 | $23.80 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.13 | $3.96 | $47.60 |
North Carolina vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 16.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 6.5¢ per day, $1.98 per month, or $23.80 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $1.98 per month here versus $2.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 16.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.