Electricity rates in Edenton, NC
Edenton (4,849 people, Chowan 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 Edenton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
| Albemarle Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.96¢ | $209 | 13K | 184 |
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 21.80¢ | $256 | 12K | 179 |
Power outages in Chowan County right now
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Outage history in Chowan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 91 | 25 |
| Days with outages | 12 | 6 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,351 (19.5%) | 221 (1.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-05-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (91 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hertford 13.3¢
- Plymouth 16.4¢
- Windsor 13.3¢
- Elizabeth City 12.7¢
- Ahoskie 13.3¢
- Williamston 16.4¢
- Belhaven 16.4¢
- Murfreesboro 13.3¢
- Robersonville 16.4¢
- Moyock 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 27932
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Edenton?
Most homes in Edenton 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 Edenton: Albemarle Electric Member Corp. (15.96¢), Roanoke Electric Member Corp. (21.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in Edenton?
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 Edenton, NC?
3 utilities serve Edenton's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Albemarle Electric Member Corp., Roanoke Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Edenton?
In 2025, customers in Chowan County averaged 25 min without power. Outages hit 6 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-30, when 221 customers (1.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.