City of Gastonia electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
City of Gastonia is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 27,524 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.00¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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City of Gastonia bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $195.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $260.00 |
City of Gastonia residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE RE - Residential All Electrictime-of-use | 2012-07-01 | $10.87 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE RS - Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2012-07-01 | $10.87 | 11.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Gastonia rate history
2015–2025: -4% change in the average residential rate (12.82¢ → 12.34¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Gastonia | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 362 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.97 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 6 hr 13 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 150 | 139 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Gastonia's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 7 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston | 367 | 93 | 5,954 | 2025-04-03 |
City of Gastonia service area
City of Gastonia serves Gaston County in North Carolina and 5 ZIP codes.
Gaston
Cities: Gastonia, South Gastonia, Dallas, Ranlo
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Gastonia at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.51¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.93¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $80,472,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 731,703 MWh |
| Peak demand | 172 MW summer · 132 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.3% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 7027 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Gastonia's electricity rate?
City of Gastonia residential customers pay an average of 13.00¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 12% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Gastonia electric bill?
About $117 a month. The average City of Gastonia home uses 902 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $130.
How many customers does City of Gastonia have?
City of Gastonia serves 27,524 residential customers and 31,931 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Gastonia?
In 2025, the average City of Gastonia customer was without power for 6 hr 2 min (SAIDI) over 0.97 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 30 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Gastonia offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including SCHEDULE RE - Residential All Electric. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Gastonia before making decisions.