Electricity rates in East Spencer, NC
East Spencer (1,549 people, Rowan County) is served by Duke Energy Carolinas. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.94¢/kWh, 6% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving East Spencer
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
Power outages in Rowan County right now
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Outage history in Rowan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,399 | 873 |
| Days with outages | 134 | 122 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,915 (82.1%) | 8,808 (52%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,399 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spencer 13.9¢
- Salisbury 13.9¢
- Granite Quarry 13.9¢
- Rockwell 13.9¢
- Southmont 13.9¢
- Tyro 13.9¢
- China Grove 13.9¢
- Landis 13.9¢
- Lexington 13.9¢
- Mocksville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28039
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in East Spencer?
Most homes in East Spencer 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in East Spencer?
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 East Spencer, NC?
Duke Energy Carolinas serves East Spencer.
How often does the power go out in East Spencer?
In 2025, customers in Rowan County averaged 14 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 122 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-26, when 8,808 customers (52%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.