What is the average electricity rate in Asheville, North Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in Asheville is approximately 12.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $124 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Asheville?

Natural gas customers in Asheville pay an average of $72 per month. The rate is approximately $1.58/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Asheville, North Carolina?

Electricity in Asheville is distributed by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Asheville?

Asheville natural gas service is provided by Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Dominion Energy NC Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Asheville electricity rates compare to North Carolina averages?

Asheville's electricity rate of 12.90¢/kWh is below the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Asheville?

To start electric service in Asheville, contact Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress. For gas service, contact Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Dominion Energy NC Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Asheville, North Carolina Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville is served by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress. Utilities covering Buncombe County report an average residential electricity rate of 12.90¢/kWh — below the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $124. Natural gas in Asheville is distributed by Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy).

Compared to the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh/kWh, Asheville's electricity rate of 12.90¢/kWh is 2.19¢ below the North Carolina average. As North Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Asheville

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Duke Energy Progress
French Broad Elec Member Corp

Natural Gas Utility in Asheville

Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy)
Dominion Energy NC Gas

Asheville vs North Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Asheville	North Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	12.90¢	15.09¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.58	$1.58	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$124	$130	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$72	$72	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Asheville Residents

As a North Carolina city, Asheville residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ NC LIHEAP
✅ Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)
✅ Duke Energy Share the Warmth
✅ NC Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP)

Energy-Saving Tips for Asheville Residents

✓ Set your AC to 78°F when home and 85°F when away to reduce cooling costs.
✓ Use ceiling fans to feel 4°F cooler without lowering the thermostat.
✓ Plant shade trees on the west and south sides of your home to block afternoon sun.
✓ Have your HVAC system serviced every spring before the cooling season begins.
✓ Seal duct leaks — up to 30% of cooled air can escape in a leaky duct system.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Asheville, North Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Asheville is approximately 12.90¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $124 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Asheville pay an average of $72 per month. The rate is approximately $1.58/therm per therm.
Electricity in Asheville is distributed by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Asheville natural gas service is provided by Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Dominion Energy NC Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Asheville's electricity rate of 12.90¢/kWh is below the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Asheville, contact Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress. For gas service, contact Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) and Dominion Energy NC Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.