Electricity rates in Waxhaw, NC
Waxhaw (13,495 people, Union 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 Waxhaw
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Union Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.66¢ | $179 | 87K | 52 |
| York Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.59¢ | $198 | 16 | — |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 827 | 285 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 86 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,878 (39.6%) | 6,273 (9.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-06-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (827 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mineral Springs 13.9¢
- Marvin 13.9¢
- Weddington 13.9¢
- Wesley Chapel 13.9¢
- Indian Trail 13.9¢
- Monroe 13.9¢
- Stallings 13.9¢
- Lake Park 13.9¢
- Matthews 13.9¢
- Pineville 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28173
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waxhaw?
Most homes in Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw: Union Electric Membership Corp. (14.66¢), York Electric Co-op (13.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waxhaw?
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 Waxhaw, NC?
3 utilities serve Waxhaw's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Carolinas, Union Electric Membership Corp., York Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waxhaw?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 4 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 86 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-22, when 6,273 customers (9.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.