Electricity rates in Rolesville, NC
Rolesville (6,289 people, Wake County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Progress pay about 16.45¢/kWh, 11% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Rolesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Wake Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.05¢ | $169 | 56K | 211 |
Power outages in Wake County right now
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Outage history in Wake County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,102 | 993 |
| Days with outages | 185 | 210 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,768 (40.3%) | 12,876 (27.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-06-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wake Forest 13.9¢
- Youngsville 16.4¢
- Knightdale 16.4¢
- Zebulon 16.4¢
- Wendell 16.4¢
- Franklinton 13.9¢
- Raleigh 16.4¢
- Louisburg 16.4¢
- Archer Lodge 16.4¢
- Garner 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27571
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rolesville?
Most homes in Rolesville get power from Duke Energy Progress, where residential customers pay an average of 16.45¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Rolesville: Wake Electric Membership Corp. (15.05¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rolesville?
About $172 a month, based on 1,046 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Progress customers) at 16.45¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Rolesville, NC?
2 utilities serve Rolesville's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Wake Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rolesville?
In 2025, customers in Wake County averaged 16 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 210 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-25, when 12,876 customers (27.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.