Electricity rates in Lenoir, NC
Lenoir (17,888 people, Caldwell County) is served by 5 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 Lenoir
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $142 | 72K | 542 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Caldwell County right now
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Outage history in Caldwell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,734 | 97 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 37,284 (86.1%) | 2,026 (4.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,734 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gamewell 13.9¢
- Hudson 13.9¢
- Cajahs Mountain 13.9¢
- Sawmills 13.9¢
- Granite Falls 13.9¢
- Drexel 13.9¢
- Rhodhiss 13.9¢
- Rutherford College 13.9¢
- Connelly Springs 13.9¢
- Valdese 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28633, 28645
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lenoir?
Most homes in Lenoir 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 Lenoir: Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. (15.71¢), EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lenoir?
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 Lenoir, NC?
5 utilities serve Lenoir's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Rutherford Electric Member Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lenoir?
In 2025, customers in Caldwell County averaged 97 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-10, when 2,026 customers (4.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.