Electricity rates in Lumberton, NC
Lumberton (21,667 people, Robeson County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Lumberton pay about 14.60¢/kWh, 1% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Lumberton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lumberton | Municipal utility | 14.60¢ | $120 | 9,938 | 65 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.09¢ | $204 | 65K | 152 |
| 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 Robeson County right now
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Outage history in Robeson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 378 | 141 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,998 (13.2%) | 5,292 (8.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-05-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (378 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fairmont 16.4¢
- Pembroke 16.4¢
- Saint Pauls 16.4¢
- Bladenboro 16.4¢
- Red Springs 16.4¢
- Rowland 16.4¢
- Maxton 16.4¢
- Chadbourn 16.4¢
- Elizabethtown 16.4¢
- Hope Mills 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28358, 28359, 28360
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lumberton?
Most homes in Lumberton get power from City of Lumberton, where residential customers pay an average of 14.60¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lumberton: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢), Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. (15.09¢), Brunswick Electric Member Corp. (14.60¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lumberton?
About $120 a month, based on 824 kWh a month (the average for City of Lumberton customers) at 14.60¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lumberton, NC?
5 utilities serve Lumberton's ZIP codes: City of Lumberton, Duke Energy Progress, Lumbee River Electric Member Corp., 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 Lumberton?
In 2025, customers in Robeson County averaged 2 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-02, when 5,292 customers (8.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.