City of Lexington electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
City of Lexington is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 18,282 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.24¢/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 Lexington bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $122.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $183.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $244.80 |
City of Lexington residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- Other Structures Servicetime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $30.00 | 12.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- All Electrictime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $19.00 | 12.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $19.00 | 13.4¢ (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 Lexington rate history
2015–2025: -17% change in the average residential rate (14.08¢ → 11.62¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Lexington | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 220 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.01 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 110 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 147 | 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 Lexington's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 29 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson | 269 | 75 | 4,250 | 2025-06-02 |
City of Lexington service area
City of Lexington serves Davidson County in North Carolina and 3 ZIP codes.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lexington at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.82¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.37¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $47,479,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 406,606 MWh |
| Peak demand | 95 MW summer · 106 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.7% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 10966 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lexington's electricity rate?
City of Lexington residential customers pay an average of 12.24¢ 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 17% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lexington electric bill?
About $138 a month. The average City of Lexington home uses 1,125 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $122.
How many customers does City of Lexington have?
City of Lexington serves 18,282 residential customers and 20,533 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Lexington?
In 2025, the average City of Lexington customer was without power for 3 hr 40 min (SAIDI) over 2.01 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 27 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Lexington offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential- Other Structures Service. 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 Lexington before making decisions.