Town of Drexel electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Drexel is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,256 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.61¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% 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 Drexel bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $126.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $189.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $252.20 |
Town of Drexel residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service - Category 1time-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $14.29 | 9.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential - RA (All Electric)time-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $14.29 | 9.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential - RW Category 2 (Electric Water Heating)time-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $14.29 | 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.
Town of Drexel rate history
2015–2025: -10% change in the average residential rate (13.24¢ → 11.97¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Town of Drexel 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 Drexel'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 |
Town of Drexel service area
Town of Drexel serves Burke County in North Carolina.
Burke
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Drexel at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,240,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 18,714 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 5372 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Drexel's electricity rate?
Town of Drexel residential customers pay an average of 12.61¢ 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 15% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Drexel electric bill?
About $157 a month. The average Town of Drexel home uses 1,242 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $126.
How many customers does Town of Drexel have?
Town of Drexel serves 1,256 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
Does Town of Drexel offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service - Category 1. 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 Town of Drexel before making decisions.