Electricity rates in Polkton, NC
Polkton (3,495 people, Anson 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 Polkton
| 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 Anson County right now
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Outage history in Anson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,587 | 800 |
| Days with outages | 84 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,577 (72.3%) | 5,054 (79.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,587 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wadesboro 13.9¢
- Marshville 13.9¢
- Wingate 13.9¢
- Norwood 13.9¢
- Oakboro 13.9¢
- Mount Gilead 13.9¢
- Unionville 13.9¢
- Monroe 13.9¢
- Stanfield 13.9¢
- Fairview 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28135
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Polkton?
Most homes in Polkton 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 Polkton: 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 Polkton?
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 Polkton, NC?
4 utilities serve Polkton'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 Polkton?
In 2025, customers in Anson County averaged 13 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 5,054 customers (79.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.