Electricity rates in Salisbury, NC
Salisbury (34,017 people, Rowan 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 Salisbury
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
| Union Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $179 | 87K | 52 |
Power outages in Rowan County right now
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Outage history in Rowan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,399 | 873 |
| Days with outages | 134 | 122 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,915 (82.1%) | 8,808 (52%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-08-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,399 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Spencer 13.9¢
- Spencer 13.9¢
- Granite Quarry 13.9¢
- Rockwell 13.9¢
- China Grove 13.9¢
- Tyro 13.9¢
- Landis 13.9¢
- Southmont 13.9¢
- Enochville 13.9¢
- Kannapolis 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28144, 28145, 28146, 28147
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Salisbury?
Most homes in Salisbury 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 Salisbury: EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Union Electric Membership Corp. (14.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Salisbury?
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 Salisbury, NC?
3 utilities serve Salisbury's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Union Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Salisbury?
In 2025, customers in Rowan County averaged 14 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 122 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-26, when 8,808 customers (52%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.