City of Highlands electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
City of Highlands is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,974 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.25¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Highlands bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.25 | $77.61 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.50 | $134.91 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198.75 | $192.21 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.00 | $249.51 |
*Residential (effective 2014-06-30, $20.31/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 Highlands residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-06-30 | $20.31 | 11.46¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Highlands rate history
2015–2025: -4% change in the average residential rate (13.04¢ → 12.58¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Highlands doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
City of Highlands service area
City of Highlands serves 2 counties in North Carolina.
Jackson, Macon
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Highlands at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,916,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 47,038 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 8579 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Highlands's electricity rate?
City of Highlands residential customers pay an average of 13.25¢ 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 10% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Highlands electric bill?
About $175 a month. The average City of Highlands home uses 1,318 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Highlands have?
City of Highlands serves 2,974 residential customers in North Carolina, across 2 counties.
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 Highlands before making decisions.