Electricity rates in Holly Springs, NC
Holly Springs (31,377 people, Wake County) is served by Duke Energy Progress. Homes on Duke Energy Progress pay about 16.45¢/kWh, 11% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Holly Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
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
- Fuquay-Varina 16.4¢
- Apex 16.4¢
- Cary 16.4¢
- Angier 16.4¢
- Morrisville 13.9¢
- Garner 16.4¢
- Raleigh 16.4¢
- Buies Creek 15.3¢
- Lillington 16.4¢
- Fearrington Village 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27540
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Holly Springs?
Most homes in Holly Springs 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Holly Springs?
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 Holly Springs, NC?
Duke Energy Progress serves Holly Springs.
How often does the power go out in Holly Springs?
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.