Electricity rates in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte (911,311 people, Mecklenburg County) is served by 5 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 Charlotte
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Union Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $179 | 87K | 52 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
| Town of Huntersville | Municipal utility | 13.24¢ | $118 | 8,617 | 24 |
| York Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $198 | 16 | — |
Power outages in Mecklenburg County right now
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Outage history in Mecklenburg County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 13,510 | 3,580 |
| Days with outages | 302 | 271 |
| Most customers out at once | 116,836 (414.7%) | 14,190 (50.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-11-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (13,510 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Matthews 13.9¢
- Pineville 13.9¢
- Mount Holly 13.9¢
- Belmont 13.9¢
- Mint Hill 13.9¢
- Harrisburg 13.9¢
- Huntersville 13.9¢
- Stallings 13.9¢
- Cramerton 13.9¢
- Indian Trail 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28201, 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28218, 28219, 28220, 28221, 28222, 28223, 28224, 28226, 28227, 28228, 28229, 28230, 28231, 28232, 28233, 28234, 28235, 28236, 28237, 28241, 28242, 28243, 28244
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charlotte?
Most homes in Charlotte 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 Charlotte: Union Electric Membership Corp. (14.66¢), EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Town of Huntersville (13.24¢).
What is the average electric bill in Charlotte?
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 Charlotte, NC?
5 utilities serve Charlotte's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Union Electric Membership Corp., EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Town of Huntersville, York Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Charlotte?
In 2025, customers in Mecklenburg County averaged 59 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 271 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-19, when 14,190 customers (50.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.