Electricity rates in Butner, NC
Butner (7,751 people, Granville County) is served by 2 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 Butner
| 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 |
Power outages in Granville County right now
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Outage history in Granville County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,454 | 1,233 |
| Days with outages | 97 | 85 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,981 (93.5%) | 11,070 (173.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-23 | 2025-10-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,454 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Creedmoor 13.9¢
- Gorman 13.9¢
- Durham 13.9¢
- Oxford 16.4¢
- Franklinton 13.9¢
- Wake Forest 13.9¢
- Youngsville 16.4¢
- Hillsborough 13.9¢
- Morrisville 13.9¢
- Roxboro 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27509
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Butner?
Most homes in Butner 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 Butner: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Butner?
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 Butner, NC?
2 utilities serve Butner's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Butner?
In 2025, customers in Granville County averaged 20 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 85 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-09, when 11,070 customers (173.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.