Electricity rates in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia (74,543 people, Gaston County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.94¢/kWh, 6% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Gastonia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| City of Gastonia | Municipal utility | 13.00¢ | $117 | 28K | 362 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
| York Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $198 | 16 | — |
Power outages in Gaston County right now
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Outage history in Gaston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,660 | 367 |
| Days with outages | 125 | 93 |
| Most customers out at once | 52,626 (111.5%) | 5,954 (12.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,660 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Gastonia 13.9¢
- Ranlo 13.9¢
- Dallas 13.9¢
- Lowell 13.9¢
- Bessemer City 13.9¢
- Cramerton 13.9¢
- Stanley 13.9¢
- Belmont 13.9¢
- Kings Mountain 13.9¢
- Tryon 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28052, 28053, 28054, 28055, 28056
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gastonia?
Most homes in Gastonia get power from Duke Energy Carolinas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.94¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Gastonia: City of Gastonia (13.00¢), Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢), York Electric Co-op (13.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gastonia?
About $139 a month, based on 996 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Carolinas customers) at 13.94¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Gastonia, NC?
4 utilities serve Gastonia's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, City of Gastonia, Rutherford Electric Member Corp., York Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gastonia?
In 2025, customers in Gaston County averaged 6 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 93 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 5,954 customers (12.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.