York Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina
York Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 16 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.59¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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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York Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $203.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $271.80 |
York Electric Co-op rate history
2017–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (11.11¢ → 12.90¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
York Electric Co-op 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 York Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 26 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg | 3,580 | 271 | 14,190 | 2025-11-19 |
| Gaston | 367 | 93 | 5,954 | 2025-04-03 |
York Electric Co-op service area
York Electric Co-op serves 2 counties in North Carolina and 7 ZIP codes.
Gaston, Mecklenburg
Cities: Charlotte, Gastonia, Waxhaw, Kings Mountain, Belmont, South Gastonia
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
York Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 14.10¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $53,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 406 MWh |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 21002 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is York Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
York Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.59¢ 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 8% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average York Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $198 a month. The average York Electric Co-op home uses 1,453 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does York Electric Co-op have?
York Electric Co-op serves 16 residential customers and 19 customers in total in North Carolina, across 2 counties.
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 York Electric Co-op before making decisions.