Electricity rates in Etowah, NC
Etowah (6,944 people, Henderson 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 Etowah
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.76¢ | $146 | 30K | 776 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Henderson County right now
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Outage history in Henderson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 34,391,578 | 910,601 |
| Days with outages | 208 | 204 |
| Most customers out at once | 131,460 (547750%) | 10,372 (43216.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-28 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (34,391,578 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Horse Shoe 13.9¢
- Mills River 13.9¢
- Laurel Park 13.9¢
- Valley Hill 13.9¢
- Mountain Home 13.9¢
- Balfour 13.9¢
- Hendersonville 13.9¢
- Barker Heights 13.9¢
- Flat Rock 13.9¢
- Fletcher 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28729
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Etowah?
Most homes in Etowah 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 Etowah: Haywood Electric Member Corp. (17.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Etowah?
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 Etowah, NC?
3 utilities serve Etowah's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Haywood Electric Member Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Etowah?
In 2025, customers in Henderson County averaged 15176 hr 41 min without power. Outages hit 204 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 10,372 customers (43216.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.