Electricity rates in Emerald Isle, NC
Emerald Isle (3,720 people, Carteret 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 Emerald Isle
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Carteret-Craven El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.13¢ | $138 | 39K | 118 |
Power outages in Carteret County right now
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Outage history in Carteret County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 257 | 196 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,858 (19.9%) | 13,310 (33.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-19 | 2025-07-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (257 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Broad Creek 13.1¢
- Cape Carteret 16.4¢
- Cedar Point 16.4¢
- Pine Knoll Shores 13.1¢
- Newport 16.4¢
- Swansboro 16.4¢
- Atlantic Beach 16.4¢
- Morehead City 16.4¢
- Havelock 16.4¢
- Beaufort 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28594
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Emerald Isle?
Most homes in Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle: Carteret-Craven El Member Corp. (13.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Emerald Isle?
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 Emerald Isle, NC?
2 utilities serve Emerald Isle's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Carteret-Craven El Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Emerald Isle?
In 2025, customers in Carteret County averaged 3 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-22, when 13,310 customers (33.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.