Electricity rates in Elm City, NC
Elm City (1,350 people, Wilson County) is served by 2 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 Elm City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Electric cooperative | 17.40¢ | $206 | 11K | 104 |
Power outages in Wilson County right now
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Outage history in Wilson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 163 | 88 |
| Days with outages | 46 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,832 (7.9%) | 2,080 (5.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (163 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sharpsburg 16.4¢
- Wilson 13.5¢
- Rocky Mount 16.4¢
- Pinetops 16.4¢
- Nashville 16.4¢
- Lucama 16.4¢
- Red Oak 16.4¢
- Spring Hope 16.4¢
- Fremont 16.4¢
- Tarboro 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27822
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elm City?
Most homes in Elm City 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 Elm City: Edgecombe-Martin County E M C (17.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elm City?
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 Elm City, NC?
2 utilities serve Elm City's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Edgecombe-Martin County E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elm City?
In 2025, customers in Wilson County averaged 88 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 2,080 customers (5.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.