Electricity rates in Clinton, NC
Clinton (8,767 people, Sampson 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 Clinton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| South River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.34¢ | $200 | 46K | 107 |
| Four County Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.91¢ | $203 | 31K | 110 |
Power outages in Sampson County right now
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Outage history in Sampson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 318 | 259 |
| Days with outages | 70 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,882 (14.8%) | 1,694 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-04-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (318 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Roseboro 16.4¢
- Warsaw 16.4¢
- Mount Olive 16.4¢
- Rose Hill 16.4¢
- Stedman 16.4¢
- Plain View 16.4¢
- Wallace 16.4¢
- Brogden 16.4¢
- Dunn 16.4¢
- Vander 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28328, 28329
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Clinton?
Most homes in Clinton 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 Clinton: South River Electric Member Corp. (15.34¢), Four County Electric Member Corp. (15.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Clinton?
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 Clinton, NC?
3 utilities serve Clinton's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, South 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 Clinton?
In 2025, customers in Sampson County averaged 4 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-07, when 1,694 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.