Electricity rates in Advance, NC
Advance (1,138 people, Davie County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.94¢/kWh, 6% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Advance
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
| Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 18.46¢ | $196 | 28K | 249 |
Power outages in Davie County right now
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Outage history in Davie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 698 | 509 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,251 (58.7%) | 4,908 (54.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-01 | 2025-07-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (698 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bermuda Run 13.9¢
- Clemmons 13.9¢
- Welcome 13.9¢
- Mocksville 13.9¢
- Tyro 13.9¢
- Midway 13.9¢
- Lewisville 13.9¢
- Lexington 13.9¢
- Winston-Salem 13.9¢
- Wallburg 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27006
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Advance?
Most homes in Advance get power from Duke Energy Carolinas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.94¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Advance: EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. (18.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Advance?
About $139 a month, based on 996 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Carolinas customers) at 13.94¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Advance, NC?
3 utilities serve Advance's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Advance?
In 2025, customers in Davie County averaged 8 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-03, when 4,908 customers (54.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.