Electricity rates in Roxboro, NC
Roxboro (8,334 people, Granville County) is served by 4 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 Roxboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.46¢ | $196 | 31K | 503 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $169 | 138 | — |
Power outages in Granville County right now
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Outage history in Granville County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,454 | 1,233 |
| Days with outages | 97 | 85 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,981 (93.5%) | 11,070 (173.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-23 | 2025-10-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,454 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Yanceyville 13.9¢
- Butner 13.9¢
- Oxford 16.4¢
- Hillsborough 13.9¢
- Creedmoor 13.9¢
- Mebane 13.9¢
- Gorman 13.9¢
- Green Level 13.9¢
- Durham 13.9¢
- Haw River 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27573, 27574
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Roxboro?
Most homes in Roxboro 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 Roxboro: Piedmont Electric Member Corp. (16.46¢), Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (14.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Roxboro?
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 Roxboro, NC?
4 utilities serve Roxboro's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Piedmont Electric Member Corp., Virginia Electric & Power Co., Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Roxboro?
In 2025, customers in Granville County averaged 20 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 85 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-09, when 11,070 customers (173.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.