City of Concord electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
City of Concord is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 30,029 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.18¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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 Concord bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.90 | $67.02 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121.80 | $116.05 |
| 1,500 kWh | $182.70 | $165.08 |
| 2,000 kWh | $243.60 | $214.10 |
*Residential (effective 2025-06-30, $18.00/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 Concord residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2025-06-30 | $18.00 | 9.80¢ |
| Residential with Water Heatingtime-of-use | 2011-02-01 | $9.46 | 9.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- Energy Star- Standard (Schedule ES)time-of-use | 2011-02-01 | $9.46 | 9.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- Energy Star- All- Electrictime-of-use | 2011-01-01 | $9.51 | 9.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Concord rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (10.44¢ → 11.57¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Concord | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 65 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.61 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 107 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 65 | 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 Concord's counties, customers averaged 8 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus | 523 | 89 | 12,549 | 2025-01-19 |
City of Concord service area
City of Concord serves Cabarrus County in North Carolina and 3 ZIP codes.
Cabarrus
Cities: Concord
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 99% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Concord at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.18¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.50¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $102,831,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 976,747 MWh |
| Peak demand | 225 MW summer · 188 MW winter |
| Line losses | 1.5% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 4150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Concord's electricity rate?
City of Concord residential customers pay an average of 12.18¢ 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 18% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Concord electric bill?
About $126 a month. The average City of Concord home uses 1,034 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $122.
How many customers does City of Concord have?
City of Concord serves 30,029 residential customers and 34,445 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Concord?
In 2025, the average City of Concord customer was without power for 65 min (SAIDI) over 0.61 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 65 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Concord offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential with Water Heating. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Concord before making decisions.