Electricity rates in Shelby, NC
Shelby (20,189 people, Cleveland County) is served by 2 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 Shelby
| 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 |
Power outages in Cleveland County right now
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Outage history in Cleveland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 12,788 | 335 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 41,519 (220.2%) | 2,190 (11.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-09-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (12,788 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Boiling Springs 13.9¢
- Cherryville 13.9¢
- Kings Mountain 13.9¢
- Tryon 13.9¢
- Bessemer City 13.9¢
- Forest City 13.9¢
- South Gastonia 13.9¢
- Gastonia 13.9¢
- Lincolnton 13.9¢
- Dallas 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28150, 28151, 28152
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shelby?
Most homes in Shelby 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 Shelby: Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shelby?
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 Shelby, NC?
2 utilities serve Shelby's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Rutherford Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shelby?
In 2025, customers in Cleveland County averaged 5 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-06, when 2,190 customers (11.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.