Electricity rates in Murphy, NC
Murphy (1,615 people, Cherokee County) is served by 5 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 Murphy
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | Electric cooperative | 15.57¢ | $149 | 16K | — |
| Town of Murphy | Municipal utility | 14.11¢ | $155 | 3,725 | — |
| Tri-State Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $139 | 1,581 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Cherokee County right now
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Outage history in Cherokee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,043 | 968 |
| Days with outages | 128 | 129 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,109 (31.6%) | 6,850 (42.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,043 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Andrews 13.9¢
- Franklin 13.9¢
- Bryson City 13.9¢
- Cherokee 13.9¢
- Sylva 13.9¢
- Cullowhee 13.9¢
- Maggie Valley 13.9¢
- Hazelwood 17.8¢
- Waynesville 13.9¢
- Lake Junaluska 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28906
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Murphy?
Most homes in Murphy 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 Murphy: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (15.57¢), Town of Murphy (14.11¢), Tri-State Electric Member Corp. (16.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Murphy?
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 Murphy, NC?
5 utilities serve Murphy's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, Town of Murphy, Tri-State Electric Member Corp., Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Murphy?
In 2025, customers in Cherokee County averaged 16 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 129 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 6,850 customers (42.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.