Electricity rates in Kinston, NC
Kinston (21,337 people, Lenoir County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Kinston pay about 13.65¢/kWh, 8% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Kinston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Kinston | Municipal utility | 13.65¢ | $150 | 10K | 64 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.26¢ | $161 | 81K | 57 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) | Electric cooperative | 14.00¢ | $182 | 23K | 89 |
Power outages in Lenoir County right now
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Outage history in Lenoir County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 156 | 165 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,216 (14.6%) | 1,640 (10.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (156 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 28501, 28502, 28503, 28504
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kinston?
Most homes in Kinston get power from City of Kinston, where residential customers pay an average of 13.65¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Kinston: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp. (14.26¢), Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) (14.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kinston?
About $150 a month, based on 1,100 kWh a month (the average for City of Kinston customers) at 13.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Kinston, NC?
4 utilities serve Kinston's ZIP codes: City of Kinston, Duke Energy Progress, Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp., Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC). Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kinston?
In 2025, customers in Lenoir County averaged 2 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 1,640 customers (10.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.