Electricity rates in Mills River, NC
Mills River (7,162 people, Buncombe County) is served by 4 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 Mills River
| 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 |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.76¢ | $146 | 30K | 776 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Buncombe County right now
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Outage history in Buncombe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 45,467 | 1,259 |
| Days with outages | 190 | 171 |
| Most customers out at once | 223,578 (688%) | 20,155 (62%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (45,467 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Horse Shoe 13.9¢
- Mountain Home 13.9¢
- Fletcher 13.9¢
- Etowah 13.9¢
- Avery Creek 16.4¢
- Balfour 13.9¢
- Laurel Park 13.9¢
- Hoopers Creek 13.9¢
- Royal Pines 16.4¢
- Hendersonville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28759
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mills River?
Most homes in Mills River 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 Mills River: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Haywood Electric Member Corp. (17.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mills River?
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 Mills River, NC?
4 utilities serve Mills River's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Haywood Electric Member Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mills River?
In 2025, customers in Buncombe County averaged 20 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 171 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 20,155 customers (62%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.