Electricity rates in Fuquay-Varina, NC
Fuquay-Varina (23,907 people, Wake County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Progress pay about 16.45¢/kWh, 11% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Fuquay-Varina
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| South River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.34¢ | $200 | 46K | 107 |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.19¢ | $232 | 21K | 268 |
Power outages in Wake County right now
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Outage history in Wake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,102 | 993 |
| Days with outages | 185 | 210 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,768 (40.3%) | 12,876 (27.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-06-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Holly Springs 16.4¢
- Angier 16.4¢
- Apex 16.4¢
- Buies Creek 15.3¢
- Lillington 16.4¢
- Garner 16.4¢
- Coats 16.4¢
- Cary 16.4¢
- Raleigh 16.4¢
- Morrisville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27526, 27540
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fuquay-Varina?
Most homes in Fuquay-Varina get power from Duke Energy Progress, where residential customers pay an average of 16.45¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fuquay-Varina: South River Electric Member Corp. (15.34¢), Central Electric Membership Corp. (16.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fuquay-Varina?
About $172 a month, based on 1,046 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Progress customers) at 16.45¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
3 utilities serve Fuquay-Varina's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, South River Electric Member Corp., Central Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fuquay-Varina?
In 2025, customers in Wake County averaged 16 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 210 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-25, when 12,876 customers (27.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.