Electricity rates in Glen Alpine, NC
Glen Alpine (1,500 people, Burke 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 Glen Alpine
| 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 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Burke County right now
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Outage history in Burke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 14,102 | 296 |
| Days with outages | 75 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 35,178 (178.2%) | 2,199 (11.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (14,102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Salem 13.9¢
- Morganton 13.9¢
- Drexel 13.9¢
- Valdese 13.9¢
- Marion 13.9¢
- Gamewell 13.9¢
- Rutherford College 13.9¢
- West Marion 13.2¢
- Connelly Springs 13.9¢
- Cajahs Mountain 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28628
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Glen Alpine?
Most homes in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine: Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Glen Alpine?
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 Glen Alpine, NC?
3 utilities serve Glen Alpine's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Rutherford Electric Member Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Glen Alpine?
In 2025, customers in Burke County averaged 4 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 2,199 customers (11.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.