Electricity rates in Buies Creek, NC
Buies Creek (2,942 people, Harnett County) is served by South River Electric Member Corp.. Homes on South River Electric Member Corp. pay about 15.34¢/kWh, 4% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Buies Creek
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.34¢ | $200 | 46K | 107 |
Power outages in Harnett County right now
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Outage history in Harnett County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 612 | 274 |
| Days with outages | 94 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,979 (36.2%) | 3,509 (15.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-11 | 2025-08-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (612 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Coats 16.4¢
- Lillington 16.4¢
- Angier 16.4¢
- Erwin 16.4¢
- Dunn 16.4¢
- Benson 16.4¢
- Fuquay-Varina 16.4¢
- Plain View 16.4¢
- Holly Springs 16.4¢
- Four Oaks 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27506
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buies Creek?
Most homes in Buies Creek get power from South River Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 15.34¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Buies Creek?
About $200 a month, based on 1,305 kWh a month (the average for South River Electric Member Corp. customers) at 15.34¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Buies Creek, NC?
South River Electric Member Corp. serves Buies Creek.
How often does the power go out in Buies Creek?
In 2025, customers in Harnett County averaged 4 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-24, when 3,509 customers (15.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.