Electricity rates in Foscoe, NC
Foscoe (1,370 people, Watauga County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. pay about 15.71¢/kWh, 6% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Foscoe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $142 | 72K | 542 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $136 | 15K | 187 |
| New River Light & Power Co. | State-owned utility | 12.70¢ | $93 | 7,318 | 110 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Watauga County right now
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Outage history in Watauga County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 10,712 | 623 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,405 (139.2%) | 5,711 (31.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-02-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (10,712 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Blowing Rock 13.9¢
- Banner Elk 13.9¢
- Boone 12.7¢
- Lenoir 13.9¢
- Gamewell 13.9¢
- West Jefferson 13.9¢
- Spruce Pine 13.9¢
- Jefferson 13.9¢
- Cajahs Mountain 13.9¢
- Hudson 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28604, 28605, 28691
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Foscoe?
Most homes in Foscoe get power from Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 15.71¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Foscoe: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.94¢), Mountain Electric Co-op (13.87¢), New River Light & Power Co. (12.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Foscoe?
About $142 a month, based on 904 kWh a month (the average for Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. customers) at 15.71¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Foscoe, NC?
5 utilities serve Foscoe's ZIP codes: Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., Duke Energy Carolinas, Mountain Electric Co-op, New River Light & Power Co., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Foscoe?
In 2025, customers in Watauga County averaged 10 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-12, when 5,711 customers (31.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.