Electricity rates in Biscoe, NC
Biscoe (1,690 people, Montgomery County) is served by 2 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 Biscoe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.02¢ | $179 | 32K | 225 |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,400 | 724 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,834 (56.3%) | 3,103 (61.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,400 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Troy 13.9¢
- Robbins 16.4¢
- Seven Lakes 16.4¢
- Mount Gilead 13.9¢
- Badin 13.9¢
- Ellerbe 16.4¢
- Carthage 16.4¢
- Pinehurst 16.4¢
- Norwood 13.9¢
- Albemarle 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27209
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Biscoe?
Most homes in Biscoe 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 Biscoe: Randolph Electric Member Corp. (17.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Biscoe?
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 Biscoe, NC?
2 utilities serve Biscoe's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Randolph Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Biscoe?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 12 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 3,103 customers (61.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.