Electricity rates in Lexington, NC
Lexington (19,326 people, Davidson County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.94¢/kWh, 6% less than the North Carolina average.
What things cost to run in Lexington
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Lexington
| 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 |
| City of Lexington | Municipal utility | 12.24¢ | $138 | 18K | 220 |
| Union Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $179 | 87K | 52 |
Power outages in Davidson County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Davidson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 556 | 269 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,141 (24.3%) | 4,250 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-24 | 2025-06-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (556 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Welcome 13.9¢
- Tyro 13.9¢
- Midway 13.9¢
- Thomasville 13.9¢
- Southmont 13.9¢
- Advance 13.9¢
- Spencer 13.9¢
- East Spencer 13.9¢
- Wallburg 13.9¢
- Denton 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27292, 27293, 27294, 27295
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lexington?
Most homes in Lexington 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 Lexington: EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), City of Lexington (12.24¢), Union Electric Membership Corp. (14.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lexington?
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 Lexington, NC?
4 utilities serve Lexington's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., City of Lexington, Union Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lexington?
In 2025, customers in Davidson County averaged 4 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-02, when 4,250 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.