Town of Cornelius electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Cornelius is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,026 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.70¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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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Town of Cornelius bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $190.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $254.00 |
Town of Cornelius rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (10.50¢ → 12.05¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Cornelius | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 107 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.25 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 85 min | — | — |
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 Town of Cornelius's counties, customers averaged 59 hr 40 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg | 3,580 | 271 | 14,190 | 2025-11-19 |
Town of Cornelius service area
Town of Cornelius serves Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.
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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 |
Town of Cornelius at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,841,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 56,747 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 4365 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Cornelius's electricity rate?
Town of Cornelius residential customers pay an average of 12.70¢ 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 14% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Cornelius electric bill?
About $149 a month. The average Town of Cornelius home uses 1,175 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $127.
How many customers does Town of Cornelius have?
Town of Cornelius serves 4,026 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Cornelius?
In 2019, the average Town of Cornelius customer was without power for 107 min (SAIDI) over 1.25 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. 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 Town of Cornelius before making decisions.