Electricity rates in Burnsville, NC
Burnsville (1,660 people, Yancey County) is served by 6 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 Burnsville
| 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 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
| French Broad Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.07¢ | $138 | 36K | 144 |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $136 | 15K | 187 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Yancey County right now
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Outage history in Yancey County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 138,000 | 2,397 |
| Days with outages | 100 | 86 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,335 (708.6%) | 1,136 (56.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (138,000 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spruce Pine 13.9¢
- Mars Hill 16.4¢
- Black Mountain 13.9¢
- Weaverville 16.4¢
- Swannanoa 16.4¢
- Marion 13.9¢
- West Marion 13.2¢
- Woodfin 16.4¢
- Asheville 16.4¢
- Biltmore Forest 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28714
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Burnsville?
Most homes in Burnsville 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 Burnsville: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢), French Broad Electric Member Corp. (17.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Burnsville?
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 Burnsville, NC?
6 utilities serve Burnsville's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Rutherford Electric Member Corp., French Broad 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 Burnsville?
In 2025, customers in Yancey County averaged 39 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 86 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-12, when 1,136 customers (56.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.