Electricity rates in Bessemer City, NC
Bessemer City (5,548 people, Gaston County) is served by 2 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 Bessemer City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
Power outages in Gaston County right now
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Outage history in Gaston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,660 | 367 |
| Days with outages | 125 | 93 |
| Most customers out at once | 52,626 (111.5%) | 5,954 (12.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,660 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kings Mountain 13.9¢
- Tryon 13.9¢
- Gastonia 13.9¢
- South Gastonia 13.9¢
- Dallas 13.9¢
- Cherryville 13.9¢
- Ranlo 13.9¢
- Lowell 13.9¢
- Stanley 13.9¢
- Cramerton 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28016
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bessemer City?
Most homes in Bessemer City 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 Bessemer City: Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bessemer City?
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 Bessemer City, NC?
2 utilities serve Bessemer City's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Rutherford Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bessemer City?
In 2025, customers in Gaston County averaged 6 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 93 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 5,954 customers (12.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.