Town of Dallas electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Dallas is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,041 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.47¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 36% 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 Dallas bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $57.35 | $56.70 |
| 1,000 kWh | $114.70 | $106.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $172.05 | $153.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $229.40 | $198.90 |
*Residential Total Electric Rate C (effective 2014-07-01, $10.00/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.
Town of Dallas residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Total Electric Rate C | 2014-07-01 | $10.00 | 9.10¢ first 350 kWh, 9.90¢ first 1,300 kWh, 9.00¢ after |
| Residential with electric water heater Rate B | 2014-07-01 | $10.00 | 9.10¢ first 350 kWh, 10.70¢ first 1,300 kWh, 10.00¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL Rate A | 2014-07-01 | $10.00 | 9.10¢ first 350 kWh, 11.40¢ first 1,300 kWh, 10.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Dallas rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (9.75¢ → 10.89¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Dallas doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Dallas's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 7 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston | 367 | 93 | 5,954 | 2025-04-03 |
Town of Dallas service area
Town of Dallas serves Gaston 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 Dallas at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,509,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 68,953 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 4739 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Dallas's electricity rate?
Town of Dallas residential customers pay an average of 11.47¢ 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 22% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 36% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Dallas electric bill?
About $163 a month. The average Town of Dallas home uses 1,422 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $115.
How many customers does Town of Dallas have?
Town of Dallas serves 4,041 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
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 Dallas before making decisions.