Electricity rates in West Marion, NC
West Marion (1,348 people, McDowell County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on Rutherford Electric Member Corp. pay about 13.18¢/kWh, 11% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving West Marion
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.18¢ | $151 | 72K | 149 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| French Broad Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.07¢ | $138 | 36K | 144 |
| Mountain Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $136 | 15K | 187 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in McDowell County right now
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Outage history in McDowell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 22,355 | 598 |
| Days with outages | 110 | 87 |
| Most customers out at once | 43,021 (345.8%) | 2,048 (16.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-29 | 2025-03-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (22,355 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marion 13.9¢
- Glen Alpine 13.9¢
- Black Mountain 13.9¢
- Spruce Pine 13.9¢
- Salem 13.9¢
- Lake Lure 13.9¢
- Morganton 13.9¢
- Rutherfordton 13.9¢
- Spindale 13.9¢
- Swannanoa 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28737, 28752
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Marion?
Most homes in West Marion get power from Rutherford Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 13.18¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of West Marion: Duke Energy Carolinas (13.94¢), Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), French Broad Electric Member Corp. (17.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Marion?
About $151 a month, based on 1,144 kWh a month (the average for Rutherford Electric Member Corp. customers) at 13.18¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in West Marion, NC?
6 utilities serve West Marion's ZIP codes: Rutherford Electric Member Corp., Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress, French Broad Electric Member Corp., Mountain Electric Co-op, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Marion?
In 2025, customers in McDowell County averaged 9 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 87 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-21, when 2,048 customers (16.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.