Electricity rates in Buxton, NC
Buxton (1,273 people, Dare County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 13.32¢/kWh, 10% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Buxton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
| Tideland Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.29¢ | $169 | 22K | 205 |
| Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.20¢ | $222 | 8,194 | 2,622 |
Power outages in Dare County right now
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Outage history in Dare County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 175 | 315 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,994 (33.8%) | 8,097 (34.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-03 | 2025-10-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (175 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wanchese 13.3¢
- Manteo 13.3¢
- Nags Head 13.3¢
- Kill Devil Hills 13.3¢
- Kitty Hawk 13.3¢
- Southern Shores 13.3¢
- Belhaven 16.4¢
- Harkers Island 16.4¢
- Bayboro 16.4¢
- Beaufort 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27920
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buxton?
Most homes in Buxton get power from Virginia Electric & Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.32¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Buxton: Tideland Electric Member Corp. (17.29¢), Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. (16.20¢).
What is the average electric bill in Buxton?
About $171 a month, based on 1,285 kWh a month (the average for Virginia Electric & Power Co. customers) at 13.32¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Buxton, NC?
3 utilities serve Buxton's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Tideland Electric Member Corp., Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Buxton?
In 2025, customers in Dare County averaged 5 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-06, when 8,097 customers (34.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.