Town of Wake Forest electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Wake Forest is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,774 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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 Wake Forest bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.45 | $70.29 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.90 | $130.69 |
| 1,500 kWh | $226.35 | $191.09 |
| 2,000 kWh | $301.80 | $251.49 |
*Residential Service - Single Phase (effective 2009-09-01, $9.89/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 Wake Forest residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service - Single Phase | 2009-09-01 | $9.89 | 12.08¢ |
| Residential Service - Three Phase | 2009-09-01 | $25.32 | 12.08¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Wake Forest rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (13.71¢ → 14.33¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Town of Wake Forest | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 42 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.26 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 40 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 Wake Forest's counties, customers averaged 16 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake | 993 | 210 | 12,876 | 2025-06-25 |
Town of Wake Forest service area
Town of Wake Forest serves Wake County in North Carolina.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Wake Forest at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $25,157,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 175,589 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 19974 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Wake Forest's electricity rate?
Town of Wake Forest residential customers pay an average of 15.09¢ 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 2% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Wake Forest electric bill?
About $252 a month. The average Town of Wake Forest home uses 1,668 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $151.
How many customers does Town of Wake Forest have?
Town of Wake Forest serves 8,774 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Town of Wake Forest?
In 2019, the average Town of Wake Forest customer was without power for 42 min (SAIDI) over 0.26 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 Wake Forest before making decisions.