Electricity rates in Lake Waccamaw, NC
Lake Waccamaw (1,465 people, Columbus County) is served by 3 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 Lake Waccamaw
| 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 |
| Four County Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.91¢ | $203 | 31K | 110 |
Power outages in Columbus County right now
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Outage history in Columbus County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 100 | 128 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,920 (17.2%) | 3,031 (13.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-14 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (100 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Whiteville 16.4¢
- Brunswick 16.4¢
- Chadbourn 16.4¢
- Elizabethtown 16.4¢
- Bladenboro 16.4¢
- Tabor City 16.4¢
- Shallotte 14.6¢
- Leland 16.4¢
- Navassa 16.4¢
- Carolina Shores 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28450
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake Waccamaw?
Most homes in Lake Waccamaw 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 Lake Waccamaw: Brunswick Electric Member Corp. (14.60¢), Four County Electric Member Corp. (15.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake Waccamaw?
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 Lake Waccamaw, NC?
3 utilities serve Lake Waccamaw's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Brunswick Electric Member Corp., Four County Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lake Waccamaw?
In 2025, customers in Columbus County averaged 2 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 3,031 customers (13.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.