Electricity rates in Asheville, NC
Asheville (95,056 people, Buncombe County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Progress pay about 16.45¢/kWh, 11% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Asheville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.76¢ | $146 | 30K | 776 |
Power outages in Buncombe County right now
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Outage history in Buncombe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 45,467 | 1,259 |
| Days with outages | 190 | 171 |
| Most customers out at once | 223,578 (688%) | 20,155 (62%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (45,467 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Woodfin 16.4¢
- Biltmore Forest 16.4¢
- Weaverville 16.4¢
- Bent Creek 16.4¢
- Swannanoa 16.4¢
- Royal Pines 16.4¢
- Avery Creek 16.4¢
- Fletcher 13.9¢
- Hoopers Creek 13.9¢
- Black Mountain 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28801, 28802, 28803, 28804, 28805, 28806, 28810, 28813, 28814, 28815, 28816
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Asheville?
Most homes in Asheville get power from Duke Energy Progress, where residential customers pay an average of 16.45¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Asheville: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.94¢), Haywood Electric Member Corp. (17.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Asheville?
About $172 a month, based on 1,046 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Progress customers) at 16.45¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Asheville, NC?
4 utilities serve Asheville's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Tennessee Valley Authority, Duke Energy Carolinas, Haywood Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Asheville?
In 2025, customers in Buncombe County averaged 20 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 171 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 20,155 customers (62%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.