Electricity rates in Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro (35,826 people, Wayne 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 Goldsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) | Electric cooperative | 14.00¢ | $182 | 23K | 89 |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 433 | 464 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 90 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,981 (33.2%) | 6,851 (38%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-25 | 2025-02-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (433 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mar-Mac 16.4¢
- Elroy 16.4¢
- Brogden 16.4¢
- Princeton 16.4¢
- Fremont 16.4¢
- La Grange 16.4¢
- Mount Olive 16.4¢
- Kenly 16.4¢
- Pine Level 16.4¢
- Lucama 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27530, 27531, 27532, 27533, 27534
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Goldsboro?
Most homes in Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro: Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) (14.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Goldsboro?
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 Goldsboro, NC?
2 utilities serve Goldsboro's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Goldsboro?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 7 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 90 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-14, when 6,851 customers (38%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.