Electricity rates in 28749 — Little Switzerland, NC
Homes in ZIP 28749 pay about 13.6¢ per kWh (Rutherford Elec Member Corp, Jan–Aug 2026). The North Carolina average is 14.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 13.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 28749 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 28749
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Elec Member Corp Cooperative | 13.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $146 | 70,743 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Investor Owned · serves McDowell County | 14.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $137 | 1,919,372 |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned · serves McDowell County | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 1,356,079 |
| French Broad Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves McDowell County | 14.8¢ 2024 | $114 | 36,147 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for McDowell County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
North Carolina price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 28749
How much does electricity cost in 28749?
About 13.6¢ per kWh for homes (Rutherford Elec Member Corp, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $122.
Who is the electric utility for 28749?
Rutherford Elec Member Corp, with about 70,743 residential customers in North Carolina; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in NC getting more expensive?
The North Carolina residential average was 14.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.