Rutherford Electric Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina · SERC region
Rutherford Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 72,060 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.18¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Rutherford Electric Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.60 |
Rutherford Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (Rate E)time-of-use | 2010-01-01 | $14.00 | 9.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Rutherford Electric Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (11.01¢ → 13.02¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Rutherford Electric Member Corp. | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 149 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.24 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 1 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 135 | 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 Rutherford Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 7 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell | 4,845 | 92 | 4,704 | 2025-04-27 |
| Polk | 1,484 | 108 | 4,869 | 2025-07-28 |
| Rutherford | 1,304 | 113 | 4,458 | 2025-11-20 |
| Catawba | 1,293 | 143 | 8,638 | 2025-07-10 |
| McDowell | 598 | 87 | 2,048 | 2025-03-21 |
| Lincoln | 427 | 65 | 6,555 | 2025-06-30 |
| Gaston | 367 | 93 | 5,954 | 2025-04-03 |
| Cleveland | 335 | 63 | 2,190 | 2025-09-06 |
| Burke | 296 | 61 | 2,199 | 2025-03-16 |
| Caldwell | 97 | 37 | 2,026 | 2025-06-10 |
Rutherford Electric Member Corp. service area
Rutherford Electric Member Corp. serves 10 counties in North Carolina and 50 ZIP codes.
Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford
Cities: Gastonia, Hickory, Shelby, Lenoir, Morganton, Hendersonville, Newton, Lincolnton, Kings Mountain, Belmont, Marion, Forest City, Cherryville, Bessemer City, South Gastonia, Longview, Dallas, Rutherfordton, Westport, Gamewell, Ranlo, Mountain View, Maiden, Flat Rock, Lowesville, Cajahs Mountain, Denver, Salem, Spruce Pine, Fruitland, Tryon, Burnsville, Connelly Springs, Glen Alpine, West Marion, Barker Heights, Lake Lure
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 72,060 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 437 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 23 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 7,340 |
Rutherford Electric Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.94¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.22¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $168,101,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,385,040 MWh |
| Peak demand | 320 MW summer · 404 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.3% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 16496 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rutherford Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Rutherford Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.18¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 11% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Rutherford Electric Member Corp. electric bill?
About $151 a month. The average Rutherford Electric Member Corp. home uses 1,144 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does Rutherford Electric Member Corp. have?
Rutherford Electric Member Corp. serves 72,060 residential customers and 77,777 customers in total in North Carolina, across 10 counties.
How reliable is Rutherford Electric Member Corp.?
In 2025, the average Rutherford Electric Member Corp. customer was without power for 2 hr 29 min (SAIDI) over 1.24 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 15 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Rutherford Electric Member Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service (Rate E). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Rutherford Electric Member Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Rutherford Electric Member Corp. had 437 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 3.3 MW of capacity and 23 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Rutherford Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.