Electricity rates in Tyro, NC
Tyro (3,879 people, Davidson 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 Tyro
| 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 |
| City of Lexington | Municipal utility | 12.24¢ | $138 | 18K | 220 |
Power outages in Davidson County right now
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Outage history in Davidson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 556 | 269 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 75 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,141 (24.3%) | 4,250 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-24 | 2025-06-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (556 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lexington 13.9¢
- Spencer 13.9¢
- Welcome 13.9¢
- Advance 13.9¢
- East Spencer 13.9¢
- Salisbury 13.9¢
- Southmont 13.9¢
- Mocksville 13.9¢
- Midway 13.9¢
- Bermuda Run 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27295, 27299
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tyro?
Most homes in Tyro 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 Tyro: EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp. (12.23¢), City of Lexington (12.24¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tyro?
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 Tyro, NC?
3 utilities serve Tyro's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, EnergyUnited Electric Member Corp., City of Lexington. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tyro?
In 2025, customers in Davidson County averaged 4 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 75 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-02, when 4,250 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.