Cost to Run a Upright Freezer 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a upright freezer here costs $14.27 per month.
Per hour
2.0¢
at 80–180 W
Per day
$0.47
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$14.27
88 kWh
Per year
$171
1,051 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.14 | $85.67 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.47 | $14.27 | $171 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.94 | $28.54 | $343 |
North Carolina vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a upright freezer in North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 16.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a upright freezer with typical usage costs about $0.47 per day, $14.27 per month, or $171 per year.
Is running a upright freezer in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $14.27 per month here versus $16.46 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.