Electricity rates in Hamlet, NC
Hamlet (6,454 people, Richmond 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 Hamlet
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.42¢ | $193 | 19K | 285 |
Power outages in Richmond County right now
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Outage history in Richmond County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 381 | 269 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,762 (29.9%) | 2,320 (18.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-19 | 2025-06-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (381 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Rockingham 16.4¢
- Rockingham 16.4¢
- Cordova 16.4¢
- Laurel Hill 16.4¢
- Ellerbe 16.4¢
- Laurinburg 16.4¢
- Pinebluff 16.4¢
- Maxton 16.4¢
- Wadesboro 13.9¢
- Aberdeen 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28345
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hamlet?
Most homes in Hamlet 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 Hamlet: Pee Dee Electric Member Corp. (16.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hamlet?
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 Hamlet, NC?
2 utilities serve Hamlet's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Pee Dee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hamlet?
In 2025, customers in Richmond County averaged 4 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-27, when 2,320 customers (18.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.