Electricity rates in Durham, NC
Durham (257,636 people, Durham 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 Durham
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.46¢ | $196 | 31K | 503 |
| Wake Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.05¢ | $169 | 56K | 211 |
Power outages in Durham County right now
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Outage history in Durham County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9,864 | 5,570 |
| Days with outages | 232 | 216 |
| Most customers out at once | 24,495 (407.7%) | 14,303 (238.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9,864 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gorman 13.9¢
- Chapel Hill 13.9¢
- Carrboro 13.9¢
- Butner 13.9¢
- Morrisville 13.9¢
- Hillsborough 13.9¢
- Creedmoor 13.9¢
- Cary 16.4¢
- Briar Chapel 13.9¢
- Fearrington Village 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27701, 27702, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706, 27707, 27708, 27709, 27710, 27711, 27712, 27713, 27715, 27717, 27722
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Durham?
Most homes in Durham 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 Durham: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Piedmont Electric Member Corp. (16.46¢), Wake Electric Membership Corp. (15.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in Durham?
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 Durham, NC?
4 utilities serve Durham's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Piedmont Electric Member Corp., Wake Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Durham?
In 2025, customers in Durham County averaged 92 hr 50 min without power. Outages hit 216 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 14,303 customers (238.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.