City of Albemarle electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
City of Albemarle is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,302 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.87¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 34% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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City of Albemarle bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.35 | $69.87 |
| 1,000 kWh | $118.70 | $130.83 |
| 1,500 kWh | $178.05 | $191.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $237.40 | $252.76 |
*RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - SCHEDULE RS (effective 2014-06-30, $12.37/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Albemarle residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - SCHEDULE RS | 2014-06-30 | $12.37 | 11.50¢ first 500 kWh, 12.19¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ALL-ELECTRIC - SCHEDULE RE | 2014-06-30 | $12.37 | 11.44¢ first 500 kWh, 11.23¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Albemarle rate history
2015–2025: -15% change in the average residential rate (13.32¢ → 11.27¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Albemarle | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 14 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.06 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 55 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 7 | 139 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Albemarle's counties, customers averaged 113 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanly | 113 | 31 | 1,956 | 2025-01-07 |
City of Albemarle service area
City of Albemarle serves Stanly County in North Carolina and 2 ZIP codes.
Stanly
Cities: Albemarle
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Albemarle at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.39¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $30,527,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 292,496 MWh |
| Peak demand | 68 MW summer · 75 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.6% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 232 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Albemarle's electricity rate?
City of Albemarle residential customers pay an average of 11.87¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 20% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 34% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Albemarle electric bill?
About $131 a month. The average City of Albemarle home uses 1,100 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $119.
How many customers does City of Albemarle have?
City of Albemarle serves 11,302 residential customers and 13,592 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Albemarle?
In 2025, the average City of Albemarle customer was without power for 14 min (SAIDI) over 0.06 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 7 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Albemarle before making decisions.