Electricity rates in Mount Gilead, NC
Mount Gilead (1,180 people, Montgomery 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 Mount Gilead
| 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 |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.02¢ | $179 | 32K | 225 |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.42¢ | $193 | 19K | 285 |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,400 | 724 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,834 (56.3%) | 3,103 (61.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,400 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 27306
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Gilead?
Most homes in Mount Gilead 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 Gilead: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Randolph Electric Member Corp. (17.02¢), Pee Dee Electric Member Corp. (16.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Gilead?
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 Gilead, NC?
4 utilities serve Mount Gilead's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Randolph Electric Member Corp., Pee Dee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Gilead?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 12 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 3,103 customers (61.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.