Electricity rates in Nags Head, NC
Nags Head (2,908 people, Dare County) is served by Virginia Electric & Power Co.. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 13.32¢/kWh, 10% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Nags Head
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
Power outages in Dare County right now
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Outage history in Dare County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 175 | 315 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,994 (33.8%) | 8,097 (34.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-03 | 2025-10-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (175 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Manteo 13.3¢
- Kill Devil Hills 13.3¢
- Wanchese 13.3¢
- Kitty Hawk 13.3¢
- Southern Shores 13.3¢
- Elizabeth City 12.7¢
- Buxton 13.3¢
- Hertford 13.3¢
- Moyock 13.3¢
- Edenton 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 27959
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nags Head?
Most homes in Nags Head get power from Virginia Electric & Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.32¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Nags Head?
About $171 a month, based on 1,285 kWh a month (the average for Virginia Electric & Power Co. customers) at 13.32¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Nags Head, NC?
Virginia Electric & Power Co. serves Nags Head.
How often does the power go out in Nags Head?
In 2025, customers in Dare County averaged 5 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-06, when 8,097 customers (34.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.