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Macon County, NC Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Macon 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
- 15
- 55 ports
- Electric utilities
- 3
- Serving Macon County
Electric utilities serving Macon 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 |
| Haywood Electric Member CorpCooperative | 31,288 | 16.86¢/kWh | $139/mo |
| City of Highlands - (NC)Municipal | 2,974 | Not reported | Not reported |
EV charging in Macon County
15 public stations, DC fast first
- Franklin, NC - Tesla Supercharger
213 Franklin Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734
12 DC fast · Tesla Supercharger · Tesla (NACS)
- Town of Franklin-95 E Main St
95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
2 DC fast · EV Connect · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo)
- Highlands Chamber Of Commerce And Welcome Center
108 Main St., Highlands, NC 28741
4 Level 2 · EnviroSpark · J1772 (Level 2)
- The Factory - Franklin - Tesla Destination
1024 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
4 Level 2 · Tesla Destination · Tesla (NACS)
- 200 Main - Tesla Destination
200 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
2 Level 2 · Tesla Destination · Tesla (NACS)
- City of Highlands - 3rd St
315 S 3rd St, Highlands, NC 28741
2 Level 2 · EnviroSpark · J1772 (Level 2)
Power plants in Macon County
45.6 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Nantahala | Hydroelectric | 43.2 MW |
| Queens Creek | Hydroelectric | 1.4 MW |
| Franklin (NC) | Hydroelectric | 1.0 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 Macon County?
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Haywood Electric Member Corp, City of Highlands - (NC) report serving Macon County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Macon County?
- There are 15 public EV charging stations in Macon County with 55 ports, 3 of them with DC fast charging.
- Are there power plants in Macon County?
- Yes. Macon County has 3 operating power plants with 45.6 MW of capacity. The largest is Nantahala (43.2 MW, hydroelectric).