Electricity rates in Locust, NC
Locust (2,966 people, Stanly 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 Locust
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Union Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $179 | 87K | 52 |
Power outages in Stanly County right now
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Outage history in Stanly County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 606 | 113 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,700 (28.6%) | 1,956 (7.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-11 | 2025-01-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (606 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stanfield 13.9¢
- Midland 13.9¢
- Oakboro 13.9¢
- Mount Pleasant 13.9¢
- Fairview 13.9¢
- Unionville 13.9¢
- Concord 13.9¢
- Mint Hill 13.9¢
- Harrisburg 13.9¢
- Albemarle 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28097
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Locust?
Most homes in Locust 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 Locust: Union Electric Membership Corp. (14.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Locust?
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 Locust, NC?
2 utilities serve Locust's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Union Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Locust?
In 2025, customers in Stanly County averaged 113 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-07, when 1,956 customers (7.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.