Electricity rates in Thurmond, NC
Thurmond (1,611 people, Wilkes 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 Thurmond
| 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 |
| Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 18.46¢ | $196 | 28K | 249 |
Power outages in Wilkes County right now
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Outage history in Wilkes County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 11,416 | 1,422 |
| Days with outages | 132 | 128 |
| Most customers out at once | 22,628 (281.4%) | 7,053 (87.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-07-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (11,416 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elkin 13.9¢
- Jonesville 13.9¢
- Dobson 13.9¢
- Hays 13.9¢
- Sparta 13.9¢
- Boonville 13.9¢
- Mulberry 13.9¢
- Fairplains 13.9¢
- White Plains 13.9¢
- North Wilkesboro 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28683
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Thurmond?
Most homes in Thurmond 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 Thurmond: Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp. (15.71¢), Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp. (18.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Thurmond?
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 Thurmond, NC?
3 utilities serve Thurmond's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Blue Ridge Electric Member Corp., Surry-Yadkin Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Thurmond?
In 2025, customers in Wilkes County averaged 23 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 128 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-03, when 7,053 customers (87.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.