Electricity rates in Kernersville, NC
Kernersville (23,811 people, Forsyth County) is served by 2 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 Kernersville
| 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 |
Power outages in Forsyth County right now
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Outage history in Forsyth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,331 | 954 |
| Days with outages | 146 | 166 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,190 (47.3%) | 6,769 (24.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-20 | 2025-08-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,331 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Walkertown 13.9¢
- Oak Ridge 13.9¢
- Wallburg 13.9¢
- Winston-Salem 13.9¢
- Stokesdale 13.9¢
- Summerfield 13.9¢
- Jamestown 13.9¢
- High Point 13.9¢
- Walnut Cove 13.9¢
- Midway 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27284, 27285
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kernersville?
Most homes in Kernersville 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 Kernersville: EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kernersville?
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 Kernersville, NC?
2 utilities serve Kernersville's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kernersville?
In 2025, customers in Forsyth County averaged 15 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 166 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-01, when 6,769 customers (24.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.