Electricity rates in Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherfordton (4,182 people, Rutherford County) is served by 3 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 Rutherfordton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
| Broad River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.54¢ | $199 | 490 | — |
Power outages in Rutherford County right now
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Outage history in Rutherford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 49,558 | 1,304 |
| Days with outages | 152 | 113 |
| Most customers out at once | 51,166 (722.3%) | 4,458 (62.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-01 | 2025-11-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (49,558 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spindale 13.9¢
- Forest City 13.9¢
- Lake Lure 13.9¢
- Boiling Springs 13.9¢
- West Marion 13.2¢
- Edneyville 13.9¢
- Marion 13.9¢
- Dana 13.9¢
- Shelby 13.9¢
- Fruitland 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28139
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rutherfordton?
Most homes in Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton: Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢), Broad River Electric Co-op (17.54¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rutherfordton?
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 Rutherfordton, NC?
3 utilities serve Rutherfordton's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Rutherford Electric Member Corp., Broad River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rutherfordton?
In 2025, customers in Rutherford County averaged 21 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 113 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-20, when 4,458 customers (62.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.