Electricity rates in Connelly Springs, NC
Connelly Springs (1,635 people, Burke County) is served by 3 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 Connelly Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $142 | 72K | 542 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
Power outages in Burke County right now
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Outage history in Burke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 14,102 | 296 |
| Days with outages | 75 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 35,178 (178.2%) | 2,199 (11.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (14,102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rutherford College 13.9¢
- Icard 13.9¢
- Valdese 13.9¢
- Rhodhiss 13.9¢
- Drexel 13.9¢
- Hildebran 13.9¢
- Granite Falls 13.9¢
- Sawmills 13.9¢
- Cajahs Mountain 13.9¢
- Longview 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28612
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Connelly Springs?
Most homes in Connelly Springs 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 Connelly Springs: Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. (15.71¢), Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Connelly Springs?
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 Connelly Springs, NC?
3 utilities serve Connelly Springs's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., Rutherford Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Connelly Springs?
In 2025, customers in Burke County averaged 4 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 2,199 customers (11.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.