Electricity rates in Boone, NC
Boone (18,156 people, Watauga County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on New River Light & Power Co. pay about 12.70¢/kWh, 14% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Boone
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Light & Power Co. | State-owned utility | 12.70¢ | $93 | 7,318 | 110 |
| 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 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
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
- Blowing Rock 13.9¢
- Foscoe 15.7¢
- Banner Elk 13.9¢
- West Jefferson 13.9¢
- Jefferson 13.9¢
- Lenoir 13.9¢
- Gamewell 13.9¢
- Millers Creek 13.9¢
- Cricket 13.9¢
- Hudson 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28607, 28608
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Boone?
Most homes in Boone get power from New River Light & Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.70¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Boone: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.94¢), Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. (15.71¢), Mountain Electric Co-op (13.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Boone?
About $93 a month, based on 735 kWh a month (the average for New River Light & Power Co. customers) at 12.70¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Boone, NC?
5 utilities serve Boone's ZIP codes: New River Light & Power Co., Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., Mountain Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Boone?
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.