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Lincoln County, NC Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
- North Carolina home electricity
- 15.16¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $3.86/gal
- Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)
- EV charging stations
- 2
- 4 ports
- Electric utilities
- 4
- Serving Lincoln County
Electric utilities serving Lincoln County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole North Carolina service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLCInvestor Owned | 2,274,896 | 13.41¢/kWh | $134/mo |
| EnergyUnited Elec Member CorpCooperative | 145,028 | 11.61¢/kWh | $141/mo |
| Rutherford Elec Member CorpCooperative | 77,777 | 13.02¢/kWh | $149/mo |
| City of Lincolnton - (NC)Municipal | 3,042 | Not reported | Not reported |
EV charging in Lincoln County
2 public stations, DC fast first
Power plants in Lincoln County
2.5 GW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Combustion | Natural gas | 2.2 GW |
| Cowans Ford | Hydroelectric | 350 MW |
| Haynes Farm | Solar | 5.0 MW |
| Freemont Solar Center LLC | Solar | 5.0 MW |
| Lincolnton High School | Petroleum | 1.8 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Lincoln County?
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Rutherford Elec Member Corp and 1 more report serving Lincoln County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Lincoln County?
- There are 2 public EV charging stations in Lincoln County with 4 ports, 1 of them with DC fast charging.
- Are there power plants in Lincoln County?
- Yes. Lincoln County has 5 operating power plants with 2.5 GW of capacity. The largest is Lincoln Combustion (2.2 GW, natural gas).