City of Morganton electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
City of Morganton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,066 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.21¢/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 Morganton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $122.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $183.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $244.20 |
City of Morganton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- Low Income/ Senior Citizenstime-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $12.75 | 9.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential- Morganton Housing Authoritytime-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $11.65 | 10.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Senior Citizens- Morganton Housing Authoritytime-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $11.65 | 6.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $12.75 | 10.7¢ (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 Morganton rate history
2015–2025: -13% change in the average residential rate (13.26¢ → 11.59¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Morganton | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 43 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.40 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 107 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 43 | 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 Morganton's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | 296 | 61 | 2,199 | 2025-03-16 |
City of Morganton service area
City of Morganton serves Burke County in North Carolina and 2 ZIP codes.
Burke
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Morganton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 9.90¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.69¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $25,839,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 282,428 MWh |
| Peak demand | 66 MW summer · 60 MW winter |
| Line losses | 12.5% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 12944 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Morganton's electricity rate?
City of Morganton residential customers pay an average of 12.21¢ 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 Morganton electric bill?
About $109 a month. The average City of Morganton home uses 895 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $122.
How many customers does City of Morganton have?
City of Morganton serves 7,066 residential customers and 8,911 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Morganton?
In 2025, the average City of Morganton customer was without power for 43 min (SAIDI) over 0.40 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 43 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Morganton offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential- Low Income/ Senior Citizens. 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 Morganton before making decisions.