Electricity rates in Mount Airy, NC
Mount Airy (10,354 people, Surry 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 Mount Airy
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 18.46¢ | $196 | 28K | 249 |
Power outages in Surry County right now
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Outage history in Surry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,195 | 810 |
| Days with outages | 105 | 129 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,967 (184%) | 5,411 (49.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-01-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,195 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Toast 13.9¢
- White Plains 13.9¢
- Dobson 13.9¢
- Pilot Mountain 13.9¢
- Boonville 13.9¢
- Thurmond 13.9¢
- King 13.9¢
- Elkin 13.9¢
- Jonesville 13.9¢
- Tobaccoville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27030
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Airy?
Most homes in Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy: Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. (18.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Airy?
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 Mount Airy, NC?
2 utilities serve Mount Airy's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Airy?
In 2025, customers in Surry County averaged 13 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 129 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-07, when 5,411 customers (49.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.