Electricity rates in Cary, NC
Cary (159,769 people, Wake County) is served by 2 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 Cary
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
Power outages in Wake County right now
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Outage history in Wake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,102 | 993 |
| Days with outages | 185 | 210 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,768 (40.3%) | 12,876 (27.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-06-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Morrisville 13.9¢
- Apex 16.4¢
- Raleigh 16.4¢
- Holly Springs 16.4¢
- Garner 16.4¢
- Fuquay-Varina 16.4¢
- Durham 13.9¢
- Knightdale 16.4¢
- Gorman 13.9¢
- Fearrington Village 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cary?
Most homes in Cary 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 Cary: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cary?
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 Cary, NC?
2 utilities serve Cary's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Carolinas. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cary?
In 2025, customers in Wake County averaged 16 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 210 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-25, when 12,876 customers (27.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.