Town of Waynesville electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
Town of Waynesville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,568 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.75¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% 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 Waynesville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.75 | $48.47 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.50 | $87.46 |
| 1,500 kWh | $191.25 | $123.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $255.00 | $159.85 |
*Residential (effective 2010-07-01, $7.62/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 Waynesville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2010-07-01 | $7.62 | 8.17¢ first 800 kWh, 7.24¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Town of Waynesville rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (9.27¢ → 12.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Town of Waynesville doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Town of Waynesville service area
Town of Waynesville serves Haywood 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 Waynesville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,365,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 77,366 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 20225 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Waynesville's electricity rate?
Town of Waynesville residential customers pay an average of 12.75¢ 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 14% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Waynesville electric bill?
About $230 a month. The average Town of Waynesville home uses 1,807 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $128.
How many customers does Town of Waynesville have?
Town of Waynesville serves 3,568 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
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 Waynesville before making decisions.