Electricity rates in Spruce Pine, NC
Spruce Pine (2,134 people, Mitchell County) is served by 6 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 Spruce Pine
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
| French Broad Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.07¢ | $138 | 36K | 144 |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $136 | 15K | 187 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Mitchell County right now
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Outage history in Mitchell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 133,087 | 4,845 |
| Days with outages | 123 | 92 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,504 (678.3%) | 4,704 (277.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-02 | 2025-04-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (133,087 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Burnsville 13.9¢
- Marion 13.9¢
- West Marion 13.2¢
- Banner Elk 13.9¢
- Glen Alpine 13.9¢
- Foscoe 15.7¢
- Morganton 13.9¢
- Black Mountain 13.9¢
- Salem 13.9¢
- Gamewell 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28777
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Spruce Pine?
Most homes in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢), French Broad Electric Member Corp. (17.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Spruce Pine?
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 Spruce Pine, NC?
6 utilities serve Spruce Pine's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, Rutherford Electric Member Corp., French Broad Electric Member Corp., Mountain Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Spruce Pine?
In 2025, customers in Mitchell County averaged 80 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 92 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-27, when 4,704 customers (277.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.