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

The average residential electricity rate in Cricket is approximately 14.94¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $129 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Cricket?

Natural gas customers in Cricket pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $1.55/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Cricket, North Carolina?

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

Which gas company serves Cricket?

Cricket 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 Cricket electricity rates compare to North Carolina averages?

Cricket's electricity rate of 14.94¢/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 Cricket?

To start electric service in Cricket, contact Duke Energy Carolinas 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Cricket, North Carolina

Cricket is a community in North Carolina served by Duke Energy Carolinas for electric and Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect North Carolina's statewide energy market and the region's humid subtropical, cold mountains climate.

Compared to the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh/kWh, Cricket's electricity rate of 14.94¢/kWh is 0.15¢ below the North Carolina average. As North Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Cricket

Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Progress
Dominion Energy North Carolina
ElectriCities NC

Natural Gas Utility in Cricket

Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy)
Dominion Energy NC Gas
Atmos Energy NC

Cricket vs North Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Cricket	North Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.94¢	15.09¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.55	$1.58	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$129	$130	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$71	$72	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Cricket Residents

As a North Carolina city, Cricket 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 Cricket 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 Cricket, North Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Cricket is approximately 14.94¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $129 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Cricket pay an average of $71 per month. The rate is approximately $1.55/therm per therm.
Electricity in Cricket is distributed by Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Cricket 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.
Cricket's electricity rate of 14.94¢/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 Cricket, contact Duke Energy Carolinas 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.