Electricity rates in Forest Oaks, NC
Forest Oaks (3,890 people, Guilford 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 Oaks
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.02¢ | $179 | 32K | 225 |
Power outages in Guilford County right now
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Outage history in Guilford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,361 | 920 |
| Days with outages | 157 | 152 |
| Most customers out at once | 31,499 (75.4%) | 7,919 (19%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-04 | 2025-06-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,361 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pleasant Garden 13.9¢
- Greensboro 13.9¢
- McLeansville 13.9¢
- Liberty 13.9¢
- Gibsonville 13.9¢
- Jamestown 13.9¢
- Randleman 13.9¢
- Elon 13.9¢
- Pleasant Hill 13.3¢
- Glen Raven 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27233, 27283, 27313
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest Oaks?
Most homes in Forest Oaks 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 Oaks: Randolph Electric Member Corp. (17.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forest Oaks?
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 Oaks, NC?
2 utilities serve Forest Oaks's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Randolph Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Forest Oaks?
In 2025, customers in Guilford County averaged 15 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 152 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-27, when 7,919 customers (19%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.