Electricity rates in La Grange, NC
La Grange (2,804 people, Lenoir County) is served by 2 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 La Grange
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) | Electric cooperative | 14.00¢ | $182 | 23K | 89 |
Power outages in Lenoir County right now
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Outage history in Lenoir County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 156 | 165 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,216 (14.6%) | 1,640 (10.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (156 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 28551
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in La Grange?
Most homes in La Grange 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 La Grange: Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) (14.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in La Grange?
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 La Grange, NC?
2 utilities serve La Grange's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in La Grange?
In 2025, customers in Lenoir County averaged 2 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 1,640 customers (10.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.