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Setting up utilities in North Carolina

Here’s how utilities work in North Carolina, what North Carolina homes pay, and the cities we cover.

$154

North Carolina average home bill, per month

14.8¢

North Carolina average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

How utilities work in North Carolina

The state sets the rules for electricity, and your city handles water and trash.

Who regulates it

The North Carolina Utilities Commission regulates the state’s investor-owned electric companies.

ncuc.gov (opens ncuc.gov in a new tab)

Electric

Your electric company is set by your address.

Gas

Your gas company is set by your address.

Water and trash

Your city usually runs water, sewer and trash. Each city page below says who to call.

Main electric companies in North Carolina

Which one serves you depends on your address.

North Carolina cities we cover

Each page lists every utility in that city and how to start it.

More North Carolina cities are on the way. Search your city or zip to see your electric company now.

Sources: North Carolina Utilities Commission, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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