Town of Granite Falls electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Granite Falls is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,638 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.37¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 37% 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 Granite Falls bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.85 | $67.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $113.70 | $115.81 |
| 1,500 kWh | $170.55 | $163.12 |
| 2,000 kWh | $227.40 | $210.42 |
*RESIDENTIAL - E4 (effective 2011-07-01, $17.65/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 Granite Falls residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL - E4 | 2011-07-01 | $17.65 | 9.94¢ first 500 kWh, 9.69¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.46¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL - E5 | 2011-07-01 | $17.65 | 9.78¢ first 500 kWh, 9.40¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.21¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL - E3 | 2011-07-01 | $17.65 | 10.03¢ first 500 kWh, 9.90¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.69¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Granite Falls rate history
2015–2025: -4% change in the average residential rate (11.24¢ → 10.79¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Granite Falls | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 203 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.62 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 78 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 Granite Falls's counties, customers averaged 97 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 97 | 37 | 2,026 | 2025-06-10 |
Town of Granite Falls service area
Town of Granite Falls serves Caldwell County in North Carolina.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Granite Falls at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,318,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 58,540 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 7496 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Granite Falls's electricity rate?
Town of Granite Falls residential customers pay an average of 11.37¢ 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 23% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 37% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Granite Falls electric bill?
About $210 a month. The average Town of Granite Falls home uses 1,849 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $114.
How many customers does Town of Granite Falls have?
Town of Granite Falls serves 2,638 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Granite Falls?
In 2019, the average Town of Granite Falls customer was without power for 3 hr 23 min (SAIDI) over 2.62 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 Granite Falls before making decisions.