Electricity rates in Broadway, NC
Broadway (1,264 people, Lee County) is served by 3 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 Broadway
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| South River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.34¢ | $200 | 46K | 107 |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.19¢ | $232 | 21K | 268 |
Power outages in Lee County right now
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Outage history in Lee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,308 | 535 |
| Days with outages | 98 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,501 (88%) | 1,999 (15.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-11 | 2025-12-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,308 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sanford 16.2¢
- Lillington 16.4¢
- Fuquay-Varina 16.4¢
- Angier 16.4¢
- Buies Creek 15.3¢
- Holly Springs 16.4¢
- Pittsboro 13.9¢
- Pope Air Force Base (historical) 16.4¢
- Spring Lake 16.4¢
- Coats 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27505
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Broadway?
Most homes in Broadway 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 Broadway: South River Electric Member Corp. (15.34¢), Central Electric Membership Corp. (16.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Broadway?
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 Broadway, NC?
3 utilities serve Broadway's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, South River Electric Member Corp., Central Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Broadway?
In 2025, customers in Lee County averaged 8 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-15, when 1,999 customers (15.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.