Duke Energy Carolinas is a subsidiary of Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States. The company provides electricity to over 2 million customers in North Carolina and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Duke Energy Carolinas owns and operates a diverse portfolio of power generation facilities, including nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. The company is committed to transitioning to cleaner sources of energy and has set a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In addition to providing reliable and affordable electricity to its customers, Duke Energy Carolinas is also actively engaged in community outreach and supports various local initiatives through its foundation.
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Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina's energy comes from natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, hydroelectric, biomass, and wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 19% of Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina's electricity. Solar provides 4% of Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina's electricity. Hydroelectric provides 3% of Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina's electricity. Biomass provides 1% of Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina's electricity. Wind provides 1% of Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina's electricity.
44%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
19%
Coal
4%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
1%
Biomass
1%
Wind
The average electricity rate for Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina customers is 10.26 cents/kWh. Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service, Energy Star(Standard) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| Residential Service, Energy Star (All-Electric) | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Service Electric Water Heating and Space Conditioning | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
In 2021, the average Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 207 minutes. In total, the average Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina customer had their electricity out for about 259 minutes during the whole year.
Duke Energy Carolinas - North Carolina can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Carolinas | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $400-$500 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $750 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | See Details |
Residential systems installed prior to October 1, 2023 and all non-residential systems: Credited to customer's next bill at retail rate; granted to utility at beginning of summer billing season Residential systems installed on or after October 1, 2023: Monthly net excess generation credited at the avoided cost rate