Electricity rates in Briar Chapel, NC
Briar Chapel (5,108 people, Chatham 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 Briar Chapel
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.46¢ | $196 | 31K | 503 |
Power outages in Chatham County right now
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Outage history in Chatham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,771 | 5,783 |
| Days with outages | 146 | 166 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,387 (326.2%) | 8,540 (224.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-07-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (4,771 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fearrington Village 13.9¢
- Carrboro 13.9¢
- Chapel Hill 13.9¢
- Pittsboro 13.9¢
- Saxapahaw 13.9¢
- Apex 16.4¢
- Morrisville 13.9¢
- Durham 13.9¢
- Hillsborough 13.9¢
- Cary 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27228, 27510, 27516
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Briar Chapel?
Most homes in Briar Chapel 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 Briar Chapel: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Piedmont Electric Member Corp. (16.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Briar Chapel?
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 Briar Chapel, NC?
3 utilities serve Briar Chapel's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Piedmont Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Briar Chapel?
In 2025, customers in Chatham County averaged 96 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 166 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-07, when 8,540 customers (224.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.