Electricity rates in Coats, NC
Coats (2,408 people, Harnett 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 Coats
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| South River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.34¢ | $200 | 46K | 107 |
Power outages in Harnett County right now
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Outage history in Harnett County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 612 | 274 |
| Days with outages | 94 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,979 (36.2%) | 3,509 (15.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-11 | 2025-08-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (612 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Buies Creek 15.3¢
- Erwin 16.4¢
- Benson 16.4¢
- Angier 16.4¢
- Dunn 16.4¢
- Lillington 16.4¢
- Plain View 16.4¢
- Four Oaks 16.4¢
- Fuquay-Varina 16.4¢
- Holly Springs 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27521
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Coats?
Most homes in Coats 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 Coats: South River Electric Member Corp. (15.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Coats?
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 Coats, NC?
2 utilities serve Coats's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, South River Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Coats?
In 2025, customers in Harnett County averaged 4 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-24, when 3,509 customers (15.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.