EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

City of Morganton (NC) electricity rates

City of Morganton (NC) (municipal) residential customers paid about 10.7¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $95 for 887 kWh a month.

Avg. home price10.7¢per kWh
Residential customers7,055NC, 2024
Avg. monthly use887kWh
Commercial8.3¢per kWh
Industrial7.1¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of Morganton (NC)

500 kWh / month$53
900 kWh / month · avg. use$96
1,200 kWh / month$128

Monthly cost at the average price of 10.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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North Carolina averageU.S. average
Aug 202614.9¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.5%14.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+32%11.3¢
Record high16.3¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$1961,310 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is City of Morganton (NC)’s electricity rate?

About 10.7¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of Morganton (NC) electric bill?

$95 a month in 2024, for an average of 887 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of Morganton (NC) cheaper than the North Carolina average?

Yes: 10.7¢ versus the North Carolina average of 14.9¢ (Aug 2026).