Electricity rates in Forest City, NC
Forest City (7,282 people, Rutherford County) is served by 2 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 Forest City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
Power outages in Rutherford County right now
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Outage history in Rutherford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 49,558 | 1,304 |
| Days with outages | 152 | 113 |
| Most customers out at once | 51,166 (722.3%) | 4,458 (62.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-01 | 2025-11-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (49,558 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spindale 13.9¢
- Rutherfordton 13.9¢
- Boiling Springs 13.9¢
- Shelby 13.9¢
- Lake Lure 13.9¢
- West Marion 13.2¢
- Marion 13.9¢
- Salem 13.9¢
- Edneyville 13.9¢
- Cherryville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28043
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest City?
Most homes in Forest City 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 Forest City: Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forest City?
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 Forest City, NC?
2 utilities serve Forest City's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Rutherford Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Forest City?
In 2025, customers in Rutherford County averaged 21 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 113 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-20, when 4,458 customers (62.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.