City of Kings Mountain electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
City of Kings Mountain is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,487 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.15¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Kings Mountain bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.75 | $54.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.50 | $97.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.25 | $139.21 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.00 | $180.71 |
*Residential- All Electric (effective 2011-07-31, $9.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Kings Mountain residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- All Electric | 2011-07-31 | $9.00 | 9.47¢ first 350 kWh, 8.47¢ first 1,300 kWh, 8.30¢ after |
| Residential | 2011-07-31 | $9.00 | 9.47¢ first 350 kWh, 9.30¢ first 1,300 kWh, 8.75¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Kings Mountain rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (10.40¢ → 12.49¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Kings Mountain doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Kings Mountain's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 58 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston | 367 | 93 | 5,954 | 2025-04-03 |
| Cleveland | 335 | 63 | 2,190 | 2025-09-06 |
City of Kings Mountain service area
City of Kings Mountain serves 2 counties in North Carolina.
Cleveland, Gaston
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Kings Mountain at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,272,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 146,342 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 10324 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Kings Mountain's electricity rate?
City of Kings Mountain residential customers pay an average of 13.15¢ 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 11% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Kings Mountain electric bill?
About $292 a month. The average City of Kings Mountain home uses 2,223 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does City of Kings Mountain have?
City of Kings Mountain serves 5,487 residential customers in North Carolina, across 2 counties.
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 Kings Mountain before making decisions.