Electricity rates in Glen Raven, NC
Glen Raven (2,750 people, Alamance 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 Raven
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.46¢ | $196 | 31K | 503 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
Power outages in Alamance County right now
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Outage history in Alamance County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 26,427 | 26,440 |
| Days with outages | 147 | 160 |
| Most customers out at once | 26,704 (2886.9%) | 12,360 (1336.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-20 | 2025-07-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (26,427 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elon 13.9¢
- Burlington 13.9¢
- Gibsonville 13.9¢
- Graham 13.9¢
- Haw River 13.9¢
- Green Level 13.9¢
- Swepsonville 13.9¢
- McLeansville 13.9¢
- Mebane 13.9¢
- Saxapahaw 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27216, 27217, 27244
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Glen Raven?
Most homes in Glen Raven 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 Raven: Piedmont Electric Member Corp. (16.46¢), Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Glen Raven?
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 Raven, NC?
3 utilities serve Glen Raven's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Piedmont Electric Member Corp., Duke Energy Progress. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Glen Raven?
In 2025, customers in Alamance County averaged 440 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 160 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-07, when 12,360 customers (1336.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.