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Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC · Tiered

How do Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC ES (Residential Service Energy Star, Standard) tiered rates work?

ES (Residential Service Energy Star, Standard) from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC is a tiered plan: the price per kWh steps up as monthly usage rises. The first tier is about $0.12/kWh; usage above the baseline allowance is billed at higher tiers.

Highest rate

12¢/kWh

Lowest rate

12¢/kWh

Fixed charge

$14.00/mo

Usage tiers

Tier Up to $/kWh
Tier 1 350 kWh $0.12
Tier 2 no limit $0.12

Frequently asked questions

How do Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC ES (Residential Service Energy Star, Standard) tiered rates work? +

ES (Residential Service Energy Star, Standard) from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC is a tiered plan: the price per kWh steps up as monthly usage rises. The first tier is about $0.12/kWh; usage above the baseline allowance is billed at higher tiers.

Who offers ES (Residential Service Energy Star, Standard)? +

ES (Residential Service Energy Star, Standard) is a residential electricity plan from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC).

About this data

Compiled by Optiwatt from the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (6631502d7adb4eb17e0f497a). Representative — verify exact prices on your Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC bill or tariff sheet.

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Data last updated June 18, 2026. Compiled by Energy Advisor from published utility tariffs.