Electricity rates in Concord, NC
Concord (87,696 people, Cabarrus County) is served by 4 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 Concord
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| City of Concord | Municipal utility | 12.18¢ | $126 | 30K | 65 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
| Union Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $179 | 87K | 52 |
Power outages in Cabarrus County right now
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Outage history in Cabarrus County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,572 | 523 |
| Days with outages | 110 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,431 (56.3%) | 12,549 (34.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,572 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kannapolis 13.9¢
- Harrisburg 13.9¢
- Mount Pleasant 13.9¢
- Landis 13.9¢
- Enochville 13.9¢
- China Grove 13.9¢
- Midland 13.9¢
- Locust 13.9¢
- Rockwell 13.9¢
- Huntersville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28025, 28026, 28027
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Concord?
Most homes in Concord 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 Concord: City of Concord (12.18¢), EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Union Electric Membership Corp. (14.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Concord?
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 Concord, NC?
4 utilities serve Concord's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, City of Concord, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Union Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Concord?
In 2025, customers in Cabarrus County averaged 8 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-19, when 12,549 customers (34.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.