Electricity rates in Mount Olive, NC
Mount Olive (4,728 people, Wayne 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 Mount Olive
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| South River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.34¢ | $200 | 46K | 107 |
| Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) | Electric cooperative | 14.00¢ | $182 | 23K | 89 |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 433 | 464 |
| Days with outages | 74 | 90 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,981 (33.2%) | 6,851 (38%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-25 | 2025-02-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (433 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 28365
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Olive?
Most homes in Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive: South River Electric Member Corp. (15.34¢), Tri-County Electric Member Corp (NC) (14.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Olive?
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 Mount Olive, NC?
3 utilities serve Mount Olive's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, South River 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 Mount Olive?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 7 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 90 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-14, when 6,851 customers (38%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.