Electricity rates in Balfour, NC
Balfour (1,187 people, Henderson 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 Balfour
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
Power outages in Henderson County right now
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Outage history in Henderson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 34,391,578 | 910,601 |
| Days with outages | 208 | 204 |
| Most customers out at once | 131,460 (547750%) | 10,372 (43216.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (34,391,578 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mountain Home 13.9¢
- Hendersonville 13.9¢
- Laurel Park 13.9¢
- Barker Heights 13.9¢
- Valley Hill 13.9¢
- Horse Shoe 13.9¢
- East Flat Rock 13.9¢
- Flat Rock 13.9¢
- Dana 13.9¢
- Fruitland 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28758, 28760, 28791
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Balfour?
Most homes in Balfour 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 Balfour: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Balfour?
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 Balfour, NC?
3 utilities serve Balfour's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Tennessee Valley Authority, Duke Energy Progress. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Balfour?
In 2025, customers in Henderson County averaged 15176 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 204 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 10,372 customers (43216.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.