Electricity rates in Troy, NC
Troy (3,427 people, Montgomery County) is served by 4 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 Troy
| 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 |
| EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.23¢ | $149 | 124K | 169 |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.02¢ | $179 | 32K | 225 |
Power outages in Montgomery County right now
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Outage history in Montgomery County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,400 | 724 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,834 (56.3%) | 3,103 (61.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-08-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,400 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Biscoe 16.4¢
- Mount Gilead 13.9¢
- Badin 13.9¢
- Norwood 13.9¢
- Albemarle 13.9¢
- Robbins 16.4¢
- Seven Lakes 16.4¢
- Ellerbe 16.4¢
- Denton 13.9¢
- Asheboro 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27371
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Troy?
Most homes in Troy 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 Troy: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), Randolph Electric Member Corp. (17.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Troy?
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 Troy, NC?
4 utilities serve Troy's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., Randolph Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Troy?
In 2025, customers in Montgomery County averaged 12 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-13, when 3,103 customers (61.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.