What is the average electricity rate in Harkers Island, North Carolina?

The average residential electricity rate in Harkers Island 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 Harkers Island?

Natural gas customers in Harkers Island pay an average of $70 per month. The rate is approximately $1.53/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Harkers Island, North Carolina?

Electricity in Harkers Island 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 Harkers Island?

Harkers Island 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 Harkers Island electricity rates compare to North Carolina averages?

Harkers Island'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 Harkers Island?

To start electric service in Harkers Island, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Harkers Island, North Carolina

Harkers Island 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, Harkers Island'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 Harkers Island

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

Natural Gas Utility in Harkers Island

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

Harkers Island vs North Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Harkers Island	North Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.94¢	15.09¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.53	$1.58	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$129	$130	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$70	$72	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Harkers Island Residents

As a North Carolina city, Harkers Island 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 Harkers Island 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 Harkers Island, North Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Harkers Island is approximately 14.94¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $129 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Harkers Island pay an average of $70 per month. The rate is approximately $1.53/therm per therm.
Electricity in Harkers Island 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.
Harkers Island 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.
Harkers Island'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 Harkers Island, 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.