Electricity rates in James City, NC
James City (5,899 people, Craven County) is served by Duke Energy Progress. Homes on Duke Energy Progress pay about 16.45¢/kWh, 11% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving James City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
Power outages in Craven County right now
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Outage history in Craven County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 288 | 253 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,735 (59.2%) | 5,732 (16.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-02-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (288 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Bern 16.4¢
- Trent Woods 16.4¢
- Brices Creek 16.4¢
- Fairfield Harbour 16.4¢
- River Bend 16.4¢
- Neuse Forest 16.4¢
- Bayboro 16.4¢
- Havelock 16.4¢
- Maysville 16.4¢
- Newport 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28519, 28563, 28564
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in James City?
Most homes in James City 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in James City?
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 James City, NC?
Duke Energy Progress serves James City.
How often does the power go out in James City?
In 2025, customers in Craven County averaged 4 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-20, when 5,732 customers (16.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.