Residential electricity prices in 28278 in February 2025 averaged approximately 14.14 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 14% less than the national average rate of 16.44 ¢/kWh (February 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 28278 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2024 to January 2025 - residential electricity prices in 28278 decreased approximately 3%, from 12.83 ¢/kWh to 12.47 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 28278 in February 2025 averaged 16.50 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 28% more than the national average rate of 12.94 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Charlotte natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 28278 (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 100%, from 13.46 $/Mcf (January 2024) to 0.00 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 28278 (Charlotte, NC) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Charlotte 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 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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The ZIP code 28278 is associated with the city of Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 28278, or for other information related to utilities in North Carolina, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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