Electricity rates in Henderson, NC
Henderson (15,271 people, Vance 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 Henderson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Wake Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.05¢ | $169 | 56K | 211 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $169 | 138 | — |
Power outages in Vance County right now
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Outage history in Vance County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 12,473 | 6,937 |
| Days with outages | 90 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,534 (757.1%) | 6,797 (787.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-10-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (12,473 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Henderson 16.4¢
- Oxford 16.4¢
- Norlina 16.4¢
- Franklinton 13.9¢
- Louisburg 16.4¢
- Creedmoor 13.9¢
- Youngsville 16.4¢
- Butner 13.9¢
- Wake Forest 13.9¢
- Rolesville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27536, 27537
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Henderson?
Most homes in Henderson 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 Henderson: Wake Electric Membership Corp. (15.05¢), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (14.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Henderson?
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 Henderson, NC?
3 utilities serve Henderson's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Wake Electric Membership Corp., Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Henderson?
In 2025, customers in Vance County averaged 115 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-09, when 6,797 customers (787.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.