Electricity rates in Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville (201,963 people, Cumberland County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Fayetteville Public Works Commission pay about 12.54¢/kWh, 15% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Fayetteville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Municipal utility | 12.54¢ | $126 | 76K | 116 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| South River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.34¢ | $200 | 46K | 107 |
| Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.09¢ | $204 | 65K | 152 |
| Four County Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.91¢ | $203 | 31K | 110 |
Power outages in Cumberland County right now
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Outage history in Cumberland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 106 | 112 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,663 (7.1%) | 18,663 (19.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-06 | 2025-11-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (106 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Vander 16.4¢
- Eastover 16.4¢
- Hope Mills 16.4¢
- Fort Bragg 16.4¢
- Spring Lake 16.4¢
- Stedman 16.4¢
- Pope Air Force Base (historical) 16.4¢
- Rockfish 16.4¢
- Saint Pauls 16.4¢
- Raeford 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28301, 28302, 28303, 28304, 28305, 28306, 28309, 28311, 28312, 28314
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fayetteville?
Most homes in Fayetteville get power from Fayetteville Public Works Commission, where residential customers pay an average of 12.54¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fayetteville: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), South River Electric Member Corp. (15.34¢), Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. (15.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fayetteville?
About $126 a month, based on 1,004 kWh a month (the average for Fayetteville Public Works Commission customers) at 12.54¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fayetteville, NC?
5 utilities serve Fayetteville's ZIP codes: Fayetteville Public Works Commission, Duke Energy Progress, South River Electric Member Corp., Lumbee 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 Fayetteville?
In 2025, customers in Cumberland County averaged 112 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-05, when 18,663 customers (19.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.