Electricity rates in Marion, NC
Marion (7,861 people, McDowell County) is served by 6 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 Marion
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
| French Broad Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.07¢ | $138 | 36K | 144 |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $136 | 15K | 187 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in McDowell County right now
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Outage history in McDowell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 22,355 | 598 |
| Days with outages | 110 | 87 |
| Most customers out at once | 43,021 (345.8%) | 2,048 (16.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-29 | 2025-03-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (22,355 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Marion 13.2¢
- Glen Alpine 13.9¢
- Spruce Pine 13.9¢
- Salem 13.9¢
- Black Mountain 13.9¢
- Morganton 13.9¢
- Lake Lure 13.9¢
- Rutherfordton 13.9¢
- Swannanoa 16.4¢
- Spindale 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28752
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Marion?
Most homes in Marion 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 Marion: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢), French Broad Electric Member Corp. (17.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Marion?
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 Marion, NC?
6 utilities serve Marion's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Rutherford Electric Member Corp., French Broad Electric Member Corp., Mountain Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Marion?
In 2025, customers in McDowell County averaged 9 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 87 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-21, when 2,048 customers (16.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.