Electricity rates in Laurel Hill, NC
Laurel Hill (1,254 people, Scotland 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 Laurel Hill
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.09¢ | $204 | 65K | 152 |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.42¢ | $193 | 19K | 285 |
Power outages in Scotland County right now
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Outage history in Scotland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 407 | 236 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,863 (17.7%) | 1,842 (17.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-08-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (407 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Laurinburg 16.4¢
- Hamlet 16.4¢
- Maxton 16.4¢
- East Rockingham 16.4¢
- Rockingham 16.4¢
- Cordova 16.4¢
- Red Springs 16.4¢
- Pinebluff 16.4¢
- Ellerbe 16.4¢
- Raeford 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28351
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Laurel Hill?
Most homes in Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill: Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. (15.09¢), Pee Dee Electric Member Corp. (16.42¢).
What is the average electric bill in Laurel Hill?
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 Laurel Hill, NC?
3 utilities serve Laurel Hill's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Lumbee River Electric Member Corp., Pee Dee Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Laurel Hill?
In 2025, customers in Scotland County averaged 3 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-06, when 1,842 customers (17.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.