City of Newton electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
City of Newton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,946 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.77¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% 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 Newton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.85 | $64.22 |
| 1,000 kWh | $107.70 | $120.31 |
| 1,500 kWh | $161.55 | $174.17 |
| 2,000 kWh | $215.40 | $224.66 |
*Residential Service- Energy Efficient (effective 2015-01-01, $12.45/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 Newton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service- Energy Efficient | 2015-01-01 | $12.45 | 9.98¢ first 350 kWh, 11.22¢ first 1,300 kWh, 10.10¢ after |
| Residential Service | 2015-01-01 | $12.45 | 10.51¢ first 350 kWh, 11.81¢ first 1,300 kWh, 10.63¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Newton rate history
2015–2025: -19% change in the average residential rate (12.57¢ → 10.22¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Newton | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 354 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.70 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 28 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 48 | 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 Newton's counties, customers averaged 21 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba | 1,293 | 143 | 8,638 | 2025-07-10 |
City of Newton service area
City of Newton serves Catawba County in North Carolina.
Catawba
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Newton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,698,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 153,527 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 13561 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Newton's electricity rate?
City of Newton residential customers pay an average of 10.77¢ 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 27% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Newton electric bill?
About $279 a month. The average City of Newton home uses 2,587 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $108.
How many customers does City of Newton have?
City of Newton serves 4,946 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Newton?
In 2019, the average City of Newton customer was without power for 5 hr 54 min (SAIDI) over 1.70 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 48 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Newton before making decisions.