Electricity rates in New Bern, NC
New Bern (30,070 people, Craven County) is served by 5 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 New Bern
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.26¢ | $161 | 81K | 57 |
| Carteret-Craven El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.13¢ | $138 | 39K | 118 |
| Tideland Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.29¢ | $169 | 22K | 205 |
| City of New Bern | Municipal utility | 15.54¢ | $164 | 22K | 115 |
Power outages in Craven County right now
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Outage history in Craven County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 288 | 253 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,735 (59.2%) | 5,732 (16.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-02-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (288 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- James City 16.4¢
- Trent Woods 16.4¢
- Brices Creek 16.4¢
- Fairfield Harbour 16.4¢
- River Bend 16.4¢
- Neuse Forest 16.4¢
- Bayboro 16.4¢
- Maysville 16.4¢
- Havelock 16.4¢
- Newport 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28560, 28561, 28562, 28563, 28564
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Bern?
Most homes in New Bern 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 New Bern: Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp. (14.26¢), Carteret-Craven El Member Corp. (13.13¢), Tideland Electric Member Corp. (17.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Bern?
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 New Bern, NC?
5 utilities serve New Bern's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp., Carteret-Craven El Member Corp., Tideland Electric Member Corp., City of New Bern. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Bern?
In 2025, customers in Craven County averaged 4 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-20, when 5,732 customers (16.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.