Electricity rates in Tryon, NC
Tryon (1,721 people, Polk 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 Tryon
| 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 |
| Broad River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 17.54¢ | $199 | 490 | — |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 32,222 | 1,484 |
| Days with outages | 107 | 108 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,366 (333%) | 4,869 (93.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-29 | 2025-07-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (32,222 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cherryville 13.9¢
- Bessemer City 13.9¢
- Kings Mountain 13.9¢
- Dallas 13.9¢
- Gastonia 13.9¢
- Lincolnton 13.9¢
- South Gastonia 13.9¢
- Ranlo 13.9¢
- Shelby 13.9¢
- Stanley 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28782
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tryon?
Most homes in Tryon 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 Tryon: Rutherford Electric Member Corp. (13.18¢), Broad River Electric Co-op (17.54¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tryon?
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 Tryon, NC?
3 utilities serve Tryon's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Rutherford Electric Member Corp., Broad River Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tryon?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 24 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 108 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-28, when 4,869 customers (93.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.