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Swain County, NC Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Swain 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
- 7
- 13 ports
- Electric utilities
- 1
- Serving Swain County
Electric utilities serving Swain 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 |
EV charging in Swain County
7 public stations, DC fast first
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
946 Tsalagi Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
2 DC fast · EV Connect · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo)
- Swain County Visitors Center
2 Everett St, Bryson City, NC 28713
4 Level 2 · Non-networked · J1772 (Level 2)
- Nantahala General Store
26 Silvermine Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
2 Level 2 · Non-networked · J1772 (Level 2)
- Nantahala Outdoor Center
164 Noc Way, Bryson City, NC 28713
2 Level 2 · Non-networked · J1772 (Level 2)
- Cherokee Welcome Center - Tesla Destination
498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719
1 Level 2 · Tesla Destination · Tesla (NACS)
- Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort - Tesla Destination
17555 Tapoco Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771
1 Level 2 · Tesla Destination · Tesla (NACS)
- SERO - GRSM Oconaluftee Combined Fuel System
60 Enloe Floyd Bottoms Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
1 Level 2 · Non-networked · J1772 (Level 2)
Power plants in Swain County
255 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Fontana Dam | Hydroelectric | 255 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 Swain County?
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC reports serving Swain County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- How many EV charging stations are in Swain County?
- There are 7 public EV charging stations in Swain County with 13 ports, 1 of them with DC fast charging.
- Are there power plants in Swain County?
- Yes. Swain County has 1 operating power plant with 255 MW of capacity. The largest is Fontana Dam (255 MW, hydroelectric).