Electricity rates in Cornelius, NC
Cornelius (28,092 people, Mecklenburg 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 Cornelius
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
| Town of Huntersville | Municipal utility | 13.24¢ | $118 | 8,617 | 24 |
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
- Davidson 13.9¢
- Huntersville 13.9¢
- Westport 13.9¢
- Mooresville 13.9¢
- Lake Norman of Catawba 13.9¢
- Lowesville 13.9¢
- Denver 13.9¢
- Enochville 13.9¢
- Sherrills Ford 13.9¢
- Kannapolis 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28031
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cornelius?
Most homes in Cornelius 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 Cornelius: EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Town of Huntersville (13.24¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cornelius?
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 Cornelius, NC?
3 utilities serve Cornelius's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Town of Huntersville. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cornelius?
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.