Electricity rates in Hickory, NC
Hickory (40,374 people, Catawba County) is served by 4 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 Hickory
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
| Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $142 | 72K | 542 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
Power outages in Catawba County right now
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Outage history in Catawba County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 17,911 | 1,293 |
| Days with outages | 175 | 143 |
| Most customers out at once | 28,303 (346.6%) | 8,638 (105.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (17,911 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Longview 13.9¢
- Mountain View 13.9¢
- Northlakes 13.9¢
- Saint Stephens 13.9¢
- Hildebran 13.9¢
- Rhodhiss 13.9¢
- Granite Falls 13.9¢
- Bethlehem 13.9¢
- Conover 13.9¢
- Icard 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28601, 28602, 28603
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hickory?
Most homes in Hickory 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 Hickory: EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. (15.71¢), Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hickory?
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 Hickory, NC?
4 utilities serve Hickory's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., Rutherford Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hickory?
In 2025, customers in Catawba County averaged 21 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 143 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-10, when 8,638 customers (105.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.