Electricity rates in Dobson, NC
Dobson (1,573 people, Surry 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 Dobson
| 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 |
| Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 18.46¢ | $196 | 28K | 249 |
Power outages in Surry County right now
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Outage history in Surry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,195 | 810 |
| Days with outages | 105 | 129 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,967 (184%) | 5,411 (49.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,195 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- White Plains 13.9¢
- Toast 13.9¢
- Mount Airy 13.9¢
- Boonville 13.9¢
- Thurmond 13.9¢
- Elkin 13.9¢
- Jonesville 13.9¢
- Pilot Mountain 13.9¢
- Yadkinville 13.9¢
- King 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27017
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dobson?
Most homes in Dobson 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 Dobson: Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. (15.71¢), Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. (18.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dobson?
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 Dobson, NC?
3 utilities serve Dobson's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dobson?
In 2025, customers in Surry County averaged 13 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 129 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-07, when 5,411 customers (49.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.