Residential electricity prices in 28271 in July 2026 averaged approximately 15.16 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 17% less than the national average rate of 18.31 ¢/kWh (July 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 28271 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from June 2025 to June 2026 - residential electricity prices in 28271 increased approximately 10%, from 13.38 ¢/kWh to 14.74 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 28271 in July 2026 averaged 34.09 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 29% more than the national average rate of 26.45 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Charlotte natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 28271 (Charlotte, NC) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Charlotte (North Carolina) decreased approximately 0%, from 30.13 $/Mcf (June 2025) to 30.10 $/Mcf (June 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Charlotte solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Charlotte levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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Households in the United States have benefited from falling energy prices in recent years, which has driven down the cost of living.
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Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
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The ZIP code 28271 is associated with the city of Charlotte, NC in Robeson County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 28271, or for other information related to utilities in North Carolina, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Approximately 13 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption in 2011 was for lighting.
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