City of Monroe electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
City of Monroe is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,313 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.34¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% 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 Monroe bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.70 | $70.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $123.40 | $131.04 |
| 1,500 kWh | $185.10 | $188.88 |
| 2,000 kWh | $246.80 | $246.72 |
*Residential Service (effective 2013-06-01, $7.58/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 Monroe residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2013-06-01 | $7.58 | 12.74¢ first 300 kWh, 12.18¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.57¢ after |
| Residential Time-of-Usetime-of-use | 2013-06-01 | $17.34 | 6.2¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) · 16.2¢ (7am–11pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Monroe rate history
2015–2025: -10% change in the average residential rate (12.96¢ → 11.72¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Monroe | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 31 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.52 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 59 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 18 | 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 Monroe's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 45 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 285 | 86 | 6,273 | 2025-06-22 |
City of Monroe service area
City of Monroe serves Union County in North Carolina and 2 ZIP codes.
Union
Cities: Monroe, Unionville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Monroe at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.13¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.95¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $61,515,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 752,495 MWh |
| Peak demand | 139 MW summer · 116 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.4% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 12801 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Monroe's electricity rate?
City of Monroe residential customers pay an average of 12.34¢ 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 16% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 31% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Monroe electric bill?
About $120 a month. The average City of Monroe home uses 969 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $123.
How many customers does City of Monroe have?
City of Monroe serves 11,313 residential customers and 13,733 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Monroe?
In 2025, the average City of Monroe customer was without power for 31 min (SAIDI) over 0.52 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 18 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Monroe offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Time-of-Use. 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 Monroe before making decisions.