Electricity rates in Taylorsville, NC
Taylorsville (2,078 people, Alexander 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 Taylorsville
| 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 |
| Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $142 | 72K | 542 |
Power outages in Alexander County right now
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Outage history in Alexander County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,686 | 298 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,525 (181.4%) | 1,226 (17.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-05-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,686 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stony Point 13.9¢
- Bethlehem 13.9¢
- Moravian Falls 13.9¢
- Saint Stephens 13.9¢
- Claremont 13.9¢
- Northlakes 13.9¢
- Conover 13.9¢
- Wilkesboro 13.9¢
- Hickory 13.9¢
- North Wilkesboro 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28681
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Taylorsville?
Most homes in Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville: EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. (15.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Taylorsville?
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 Taylorsville, NC?
3 utilities serve Taylorsville's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Taylorsville?
In 2025, customers in Alexander County averaged 4 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-23, when 1,226 customers (17.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.