Electricity rates in Sanford, NC
Sanford (29,144 people, Lee County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Central Electric Membership Corp. pay about 16.19¢/kWh, 10% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Sanford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.19¢ | $232 | 21K | 268 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.02¢ | $179 | 32K | 225 |
Power outages in Lee County right now
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Outage history in Lee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,308 | 535 |
| Days with outages | 98 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,501 (88%) | 1,999 (15.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-11 | 2025-12-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,308 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Broadway 16.4¢
- Carthage 16.4¢
- Pittsboro 13.9¢
- Whispering Pines 16.4¢
- Lillington 16.4¢
- Fuquay-Varina 16.4¢
- Holly Springs 16.4¢
- Fearrington Village 13.9¢
- Robbins 16.4¢
- Siler City 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27330, 27331, 27332
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sanford?
Most homes in Sanford get power from Central Electric Membership Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 16.19¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Sanford: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Randolph Electric Member Corp. (17.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sanford?
About $232 a month, based on 1,434 kWh a month (the average for Central Electric Membership Corp. customers) at 16.19¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sanford, NC?
3 utilities serve Sanford's ZIP codes: Central Electric Membership Corp., Duke Energy Progress, Randolph Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sanford?
In 2025, customers in Lee County averaged 8 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-15, when 1,999 customers (15.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.