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

The average residential electricity rate in Lakewood is approximately 15.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $134 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Lakewood?

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

Which electric company serves Lakewood, North Carolina?

Electricity in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

Lakewood 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 Lakewood electricity rates compare to North Carolina averages?

Lakewood's electricity rate of 15.54¢/kWh is above the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Lakewood?

To start electric service in Lakewood, 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Lakewood, North Carolina

Lakewood residents in North Carolina receive electric service through Duke Energy Carolinas and natural gas distribution from Piedmont Natural Gas (Duke Energy). North Carolina's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Lakewood households.

Compared to the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh/kWh, Lakewood's electricity rate of 15.54¢/kWh is 0.45¢ above the North Carolina average. As North Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Lakewood

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

Natural Gas Utility in Lakewood

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

Lakewood vs North Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Lakewood	North Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.54¢	15.09¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.53	$1.58	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$134	$130	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$70	$72	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Lakewood Residents

As a North Carolina city, Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood, North Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Lakewood is approximately 15.54¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $134 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Lakewood pay an average of $70 per month. The rate is approximately $1.53/therm per therm.
Electricity in Lakewood 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.
Lakewood 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.
Lakewood's electricity rate of 15.54¢/kWh is above the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Lakewood, 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.