Electricity rates in Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock (1,292 people, Watauga County) is served by 4 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 Blowing Rock
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $142 | 72K | 542 |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $136 | 15K | 187 |
| New River Light & Power Co. | State-owned utility | 12.70¢ | $93 | 7,318 | 110 |
Power outages in Watauga County right now
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Outage history in Watauga County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 10,712 | 623 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,405 (139.2%) | 5,711 (31.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (10,712 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Foscoe 15.7¢
- Boone 12.7¢
- Banner Elk 13.9¢
- Lenoir 13.9¢
- Gamewell 13.9¢
- West Jefferson 13.9¢
- Cajahs Mountain 13.9¢
- Hudson 13.9¢
- Jefferson 13.9¢
- Sawmills 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28605
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blowing Rock?
Most homes in Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock: Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. (15.71¢), Mountain Electric Co-op (13.87¢), New River Light & Power Co. (12.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Blowing Rock?
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 Blowing Rock, NC?
4 utilities serve Blowing Rock's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., Mountain Electric Co-op, New River Light & Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Blowing Rock?
In 2025, customers in Watauga County averaged 10 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-12, when 5,711 customers (31.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.