Town of Forest City electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Forest City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,288 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.63¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 35% 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 Forest City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $116.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $174.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $232.60 |
Town of Forest City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule NC-Residential Service Rate 55time-of-use | 2014-01-20 | $9.89 | 10.5¢ (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 Forest City rate history
2015–2025: -10% change in the average residential rate (12.32¢ → 11.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Town of Forest City 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 Forest City's counties, customers averaged 21 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford | 1,304 | 113 | 4,458 | 2025-11-20 |
Town of Forest City service area
Town of Forest City serves Rutherford 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 Forest City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,146,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 100,927 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 6580 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Forest City's electricity rate?
Town of Forest City residential customers pay an average of 11.63¢ 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 21% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 35% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Forest City electric bill?
About $228 a month. The average Town of Forest City home uses 1,961 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $116.
How many customers does Town of Forest City have?
Town of Forest City serves 4,288 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
Does Town of Forest City offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Schedule NC-Residential Service Rate 55. 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 Forest City before making decisions.