Electricity rates in Kure Beach, NC
Kure Beach (2,091 people, New Hanover 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 Kure Beach
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $158 | 108K | 41 |
Power outages in New Hanover County right now
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Outage history in New Hanover County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,300 | 3,460 |
| Days with outages | 207 | 170 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,645 (143.3%) | 4,005 (157.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-16 | 2025-07-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,300 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Carolina Beach 16.4¢
- Sea Breeze 16.4¢
- Southport 16.4¢
- Boiling Spring Lakes 16.4¢
- Myrtle Grove 16.4¢
- Silver Lake 16.4¢
- Saint James 16.4¢
- Masonboro 16.4¢
- Long Beach 16.4¢
- Seagate 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28449
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kure Beach?
Most homes in Kure Beach 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 Kure Beach: Brunswick Electric Member Corp. (14.60¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kure Beach?
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 Kure Beach, NC?
2 utilities serve Kure Beach's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Brunswick Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kure Beach?
In 2025, customers in New Hanover County averaged 57 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 170 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-10, when 4,005 customers (157.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.