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

The average residential electricity rate in Oak Island is approximately 15.84¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $137 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Oak Island?

Natural gas customers in Oak Island pay an average of $76 per month. The rate is approximately $1.66/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Oak Island, North Carolina?

Electricity in Oak 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 Oak Island?

Oak 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 Oak Island electricity rates compare to North Carolina averages?

Oak Island's electricity rate of 15.84¢/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 Oak Island?

To start electric service in Oak 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Oak Island, North Carolina

Oak Island 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 Oak Island households.

Compared to the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh/kWh, Oak Island's electricity rate of 15.84¢/kWh is 0.75¢ above the North Carolina average. As North Carolina has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Oak Island

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

Natural Gas Utility in Oak Island

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

Oak Island vs North Carolina Energy Rates

Metric	Oak Island	North Carolina Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.84¢	15.09¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.66	$1.58	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$137	$130	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$76	$72	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Oak Island Residents

As a North Carolina city, Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak Island, North Carolina

The average residential electricity rate in Oak Island is approximately 15.84¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $137 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Oak Island pay an average of $76 per month. The rate is approximately $1.66/therm per therm.
Electricity in Oak 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.
Oak 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.
Oak Island's electricity rate of 15.84¢/kWh is above the North Carolina state average of 15.09¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Oak 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.