Electricity rates in Norwood, NC
Norwood (2,394 people, Stanly 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 Norwood
| 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 |
| Union Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $179 | 87K | 52 |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.42¢ | $193 | 19K | 285 |
Power outages in Stanly County right now
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Outage history in Stanly County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 606 | 113 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,700 (28.6%) | 1,956 (7.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-11 | 2025-01-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (606 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Gilead 13.9¢
- Albemarle 13.9¢
- Oakboro 13.9¢
- Badin 13.9¢
- Polkton 13.9¢
- Troy 13.9¢
- Stanfield 13.9¢
- Locust 13.9¢
- Wadesboro 13.9¢
- Marshville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28128
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Norwood?
Most homes in Norwood 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 Norwood: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Union Electric Membership Corp. (14.66¢), Pee Dee Electric Member Corp. (16.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Norwood?
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 Norwood, NC?
4 utilities serve Norwood's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Union Electric Membership Corp., Pee Dee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Norwood?
In 2025, customers in Stanly County averaged 113 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-07, when 1,956 customers (7.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.