Electricity rates in Bethel, NC
Bethel (1,620 people, Pitt County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Progress pay about 16.45¢/kWh, 11% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Bethel
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Electric cooperative | 17.40¢ | $206 | 11K | 104 |
Power outages in Pitt County right now
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Outage history in Pitt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 82 | 303 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,438 (25.4%) | 23,397 (29%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-23 | 2025-06-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (82 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Robersonville 16.4¢
- Princeville 16.4¢
- Tarboro 16.4¢
- Greenville 16.4¢
- Pinetops 16.4¢
- Williamston 16.4¢
- Farmville 16.4¢
- Winterville 16.4¢
- Scotland Neck 16.4¢
- Ayden 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27812
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bethel?
Most homes in Bethel get power from Duke Energy Progress, where residential customers pay an average of 16.45¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bethel: Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢), Edgecombe-Martin County E M C (17.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bethel?
About $172 a month, based on 1,046 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Progress customers) at 16.45¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bethel, NC?
3 utilities serve Bethel's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Virginia Electric & Power Co., Edgecombe-Martin County E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bethel?
In 2025, customers in Pitt County averaged 5 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-05, when 23,397 customers (29%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.