Electricity rates in Valdese, NC
Valdese (4,459 people, Burke County) is served by Duke Energy Carolinas. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.94¢/kWh, 6% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Valdese
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
Power outages in Burke County right now
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Outage history in Burke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 14,102 | 296 |
| Days with outages | 75 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 35,178 (178.2%) | 2,199 (11.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (14,102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rutherford College 13.9¢
- Drexel 13.9¢
- Connelly Springs 13.9¢
- Icard 13.9¢
- Cajahs Mountain 13.9¢
- Morganton 13.9¢
- Sawmills 13.9¢
- Rhodhiss 13.9¢
- Salem 13.9¢
- Hildebran 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28690
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Valdese?
Most homes in Valdese 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Valdese?
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 Valdese, NC?
Duke Energy Carolinas serves Valdese.
How often does the power go out in Valdese?
In 2025, customers in Burke County averaged 4 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 2,199 customers (11.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.