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Charlotte Area Utility Providers by County
Complete guide to electric, gas, water, sewer, and waste service providers across all 9 counties in the Charlotte metro. Essential for new homeowners and relocators.
Mecklenburg County
Electric: Duke Energy (800-777-9898). Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas (800-752-7504), Dominion Energy (877-776-2427). Water/Sewer: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department (704-336-7600). Waste: City of Charlotte Solid Waste (704-336-7600) for Charlotte residents. Suburban towns may have separate waste collection.
Union County
Electric: Duke Energy (800-777-9898), Union Power Cooperative (704-289-3145). Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas (800-752-7504). Water: Union County Public Works (704-296-4210), City of Monroe (704-282-4511). Waste: Republic Services and local municipal collection vary by town.
Cabarrus County
Electric: Duke Energy (800-777-9898). Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas (800-752-7504), Dominion Energy (877-776-2427). Water/Sewer: Cabarrus County Water/Sewer (704-920-5555), City of Concord (704-920-5555). Waste: Cabarrus County Solid Waste (704-920-3200).
Iredell County
Electric: Duke Energy (800-777-9898), EnergyUnited (800-522-3793). Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas (800-752-7504). Water: Town of Mooresville (704-663-3800), City of Statesville (704-878-3535). Waste: Iredell County Solid Waste (704-878-5450).
Gaston County
Electric: Duke Energy (800-777-9898), Gaston City Power (704-866-6714). Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas (800-752-7504), Dominion Energy (877-776-2427). Water: Gaston County Public Works (704-862-7504). Waste: Gaston County landfill and municipal collection.
Rowan County
Electric: Duke Energy (800-777-9898). Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas (800-752-7504). Water: Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (704-638-5200). Waste: Rowan County Landfill (704-216-8588).
Stanly County
Electric: Duke Energy (800-777-9898), Stanly Electric Membership Corp (704-982-1141). Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas (800-752-7504). Water: City of Albemarle (704-984-9600). Waste: Stanly County Landfill (704-986-3681).
York County SC
Electric: Duke Energy (800-777-9898), York Electric Cooperative (803-684-4248), City of Rock Hill Electric (803-325-2500). Gas: York County Natural Gas Authority (803-323-5304). Water: Fort Mill Public Works (803-547-7229), Rock Hill Public Works (803-325-2500), York County Public Works (803-327-8639). Waste: Republic Services and municipal collection.
Lancaster County SC
Electric: Duke Energy (800-777-9898), Lancaster County Electric (803-283-3311). Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas (800-752-7504). Water: Lancaster County Water/Sewer (803-416-9390). Waste: Lancaster County Solid Waste (803-416-9390).
Common Questions
What utilities do I need to set up when moving to Charlotte?
The four essential utilities are electricity (Duke Energy for most areas), natural gas (Piedmont Natural Gas or Dominion Energy), water/sewer (varies by municipality), and waste collection (varies by city/county). Internet providers include AT&T Fiber, Google Fiber, and Spectrum. Nick and Craig provide a complete utility setup checklist to every client at closing.
How much are utilities in Charlotte NC?
Average monthly utility costs in the Charlotte metro run $250-$400 for a typical 2,000 sq ft home. This includes electric ($120-$200), gas ($30-$80 seasonally), water/sewer ($50-$80), and waste ($20-$35). Costs vary by home size, efficiency, and county.
Is Duke Energy the only electric provider in Charlotte?
Duke Energy serves most of the Charlotte metro, but some areas have alternatives. Union Power Cooperative serves parts of Union County. EnergyUnited serves parts of Iredell County. York Electric Cooperative and City of Rock Hill Electric serve parts of York County SC. You cannot choose your provider - it depends on your address.
Do I need to set up utilities before closing?
Yes. Contact your utility providers 1-2 weeks before closing to schedule service activation for your closing date. Nick and Craig provide a utility setup checklist specific to your new home address and county.
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