Charlotte Home Services
Setting up utilities in Charlotte: a newcomer guide
Setting up utilities in Charlotte is straightforward if you know which providers serve your area. Here is the list.
Electricity: Duke Energy
Duke Energy is the primary electric provider for Charlotte. Set up 1-2 weeks before your move date.
- Provider: Duke Energy
- Set up: duke-energy.com or 1-800-777-9898
- Average bill: $100-$180/month (apartment), $150-$300 (house)
- Requires: address, Social Security number, move-in date
Water: Charlotte Water
Charlotte Water provides water and sewer service.
- Provider: Charlotte Water
- Set up: charlottewater.org or 311
- Average bill: $30-$60/month (apartment), $50-$120 (house)
Natural gas: Piedmont Natural Gas
Piedmont Natural Gas provides gas service. Not all apartments have gas, but most houses do.
- Provider: Piedmont Natural Gas
- Set up: piedmontng.com or 1-800-752-7504
- Average bill: $20-$80/month depending on season
Trash and recycling
Trash and recycling is handled by the City of Charlotte for most residential addresses.
- City of Charlotte: automatic pickup, no extra fee
- Apartment: included in rent
- Suburb: may need private hauler, $15-$30/month
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