Electricity rates in Bladenboro, NC
Bladenboro (1,726 people, Bladen County) is served by 4 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 Bladenboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $158 | 108K | 41 |
| Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.09¢ | $204 | 65K | 152 |
| Four County Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.91¢ | $203 | 31K | 110 |
Power outages in Bladen County right now
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Outage history in Bladen County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 294 | 539 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,065 (34.7%) | 6,560 (56%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-16 | 2025-06-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (294 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elizabethtown 16.4¢
- Lumberton 14.6¢
- Whiteville 16.4¢
- Chadbourn 16.4¢
- Brunswick 16.4¢
- Fairmont 16.4¢
- Saint Pauls 16.4¢
- Lake Waccamaw 16.4¢
- Pembroke 16.4¢
- Tabor City 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28320
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bladenboro?
Most homes in Bladenboro 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 Bladenboro: Brunswick Electric Member Corp. (14.60¢), Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. (15.09¢), Four County Electric Member Corp. (15.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bladenboro?
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 Bladenboro, NC?
4 utilities serve Bladenboro's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Brunswick Electric Member Corp., Lumbee River Electric Member Corp., Four County Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bladenboro?
In 2025, customers in Bladen County averaged 8 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-25, when 6,560 customers (56%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.