Electricity rates in 28098 — Lowell, NC
Homes in ZIP 28098 pay about 14.2¢ per kWh (Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Jan–Aug 2026). The North Carolina average is 14.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 28098 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 28098
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Investor Owned | 14.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $137 | 1,919,372 |
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Gaston County | 11.5¢ 2024 | $137 | 121,995 |
| Rutherford Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Gaston County | 13.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $146 | 70,743 |
| City of Gastonia (NC) Municipal · serves Gaston County | 12.4¢ 2024 | $110 | 27,008 |
| City of Kings Mountain (NC) Municipal · serves Gaston County | 11.9¢ 2024 | $258 | 5,428 |
| Town of Dallas (NC) Municipal · serves Gaston County | 10.4¢ 2024 | $152 | 3,847 |
| City of Cherryville (NC) Municipal · serves Gaston County | 11.8¢ 2024 | $188 | 2,568 |
| York Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Gaston County | 12.3¢ 2024 | $172 | 15 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Gaston County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
North Carolina price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 28098
How much does electricity cost in 28098?
About 14.2¢ per kWh for homes (Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $128.
Who is the electric utility for 28098?
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, with about 1,919,372 residential customers in North Carolina; 7 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in NC getting more expensive?
The North Carolina residential average was 14.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.