Electricity rates in Sawmills, NC
Sawmills (5,104 people, Caldwell 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 Sawmills
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $142 | 72K | 542 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
Power outages in Caldwell County right now
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Outage history in Caldwell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,734 | 97 |
| Days with outages | 62 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 37,284 (86.1%) | 2,026 (4.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,734 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hudson 13.9¢
- Granite Falls 13.9¢
- Cajahs Mountain 13.9¢
- Rhodhiss 13.9¢
- Rutherford College 13.9¢
- Connelly Springs 13.9¢
- Northlakes 13.9¢
- Icard 13.9¢
- Lenoir 13.9¢
- Gamewell 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28630, 28638, 28667
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sawmills?
Most homes in Sawmills 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 Sawmills: Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. (15.71¢), EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sawmills?
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 Sawmills, NC?
3 utilities serve Sawmills's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sawmills?
In 2025, customers in Caldwell County averaged 97 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-10, when 2,026 customers (4.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.