Electricity rates in Hertford, NC
Hertford (2,148 people, Perquimans County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 13.32¢/kWh, 10% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Hertford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
| Albemarle Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.96¢ | $209 | 13K | 184 |
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 21.80¢ | $256 | 12K | 179 |
| City of Hertford | Municipal utility | 12.27¢ | $212 | 1,202 | — |
Power outages in Perquimans County right now
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Outage history in Perquimans County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 123 | 264 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,062 (26.1%) | 1,470 (18.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-03-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (123 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Edenton 13.3¢
- Elizabeth City 12.7¢
- Plymouth 16.4¢
- Moyock 13.3¢
- Ahoskie 13.3¢
- Windsor 13.3¢
- Murfreesboro 13.3¢
- Williamston 16.4¢
- Southern Shores 13.3¢
- Kitty Hawk 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 27930, 27944
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hertford?
Most homes in Hertford get power from Virginia Electric & Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.32¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hertford: Albemarle Electric Member Corp. (15.96¢), Roanoke Electric Member Corp. (21.80¢), City of Hertford (12.27¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hertford?
About $171 a month, based on 1,285 kWh a month (the average for Virginia Electric & Power Co. customers) at 13.32¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hertford, NC?
4 utilities serve Hertford's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Albemarle Electric Member Corp., Roanoke Electric Member Corp., City of Hertford. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hertford?
In 2025, customers in Perquimans County averaged 4 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-17, when 1,470 customers (18.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.