Residential electricity prices in 28055 in November 2024 averaged approximately 15.11 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 11% less than the national average rate of 17.01 ¢/kWh (November 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 28055 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from October 2023 to October 2024 - residential electricity prices in 28055 increased approximately 8%, from 14.40 ¢/kWh to 15.52 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 28055 in October 2024 averaged 21.04 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 13% more than the national average rate of 18.56 $/Mcf (October 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Gastonia natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 28055 (Gastonia, NC) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Gastonia (North Carolina) decreased approximately 8%, from 25.85 $/Mcf (September 2023) to 23.89 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 28055 (Gastonia, NC) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Gastonia values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Gastonia solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Gastonia levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 28055 is associated with the city of Gastonia, NC in Gaston County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 28055, or for other information related to utilities in North Carolina, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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