Town of Huntersville electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
Town of Huntersville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,617 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.24¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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.
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Town of Huntersville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $198.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $264.80 |
Town of Huntersville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- All Electrictime-of-use | 2010-07-01 | $9.86 | 8.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2010-07-01 | $9.86 | 8.8¢ (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 Huntersville rate history
2015–2025: +11% change in the average residential rate (11.32¢ → 12.57¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Town of Huntersville | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 24 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.22 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 108 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 24 | 139 | 121 |
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 Huntersville'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 Huntersville service area
Town of Huntersville serves Mecklenburg County in North Carolina and 5 ZIP codes.
Mecklenburg
Cities: Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Huntersville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.02¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.62¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,505,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 302,284 MWh |
| Peak demand | 65 MW summer · 46 MW winter |
| Line losses | 0.5% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 9087 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Huntersville's electricity rate?
Town of Huntersville residential customers pay an average of 13.24¢ 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 10% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Huntersville electric bill?
About $118 a month. The average Town of Huntersville home uses 894 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does Town of Huntersville have?
Town of Huntersville serves 8,617 residential customers and 9,411 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Huntersville?
In 2025, the average Town of Huntersville customer was without power for 24 min (SAIDI) over 0.22 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 24 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Town of Huntersville offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential- All Electric. 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 Huntersville before making decisions.