Electricity rates in Clayton, NC
Clayton (19,304 people, Granville County) is served by 6 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 Clayton
| 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 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
| Wake Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.05¢ | $169 | 56K | 211 |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.46¢ | $196 | 31K | 503 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $169 | 138 | — |
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
- Archer Lodge 16.4¢
- Wilsons Mills 16.4¢
- Knightdale 16.4¢
- Garner 16.4¢
- Wendell 16.4¢
- Smithfield 16.4¢
- Selma 16.4¢
- Raleigh 16.4¢
- Four Oaks 16.4¢
- Zebulon 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27520, 27527, 27528
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Clayton?
Most homes in Clayton 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 Clayton: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.94¢), Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢), Wake Electric Membership Corp. (15.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in Clayton?
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 Clayton, NC?
6 utilities serve Clayton's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Carolinas, Virginia Electric & Power Co., Wake Electric Membership Corp., Piedmont Electric Member Corp., Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Clayton?
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.