Electricity rates in Newport, NC
Newport (4,723 people, Carteret County) is served by 2 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 Newport
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Carteret-Craven El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.13¢ | $138 | 39K | 118 |
Power outages in Carteret County right now
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Outage history in Carteret County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 257 | 196 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,858 (19.9%) | 13,310 (33.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-19 | 2025-07-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (257 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Broad Creek 13.1¢
- Pine Knoll Shores 13.1¢
- Havelock 16.4¢
- Morehead City 16.4¢
- Atlantic Beach 16.4¢
- Emerald Isle 16.4¢
- Beaufort 16.4¢
- Neuse Forest 16.4¢
- Cape Carteret 16.4¢
- Cedar Point 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28570
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Newport?
Most homes in Newport 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 Newport: Carteret-Craven El Member Corp. (13.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Newport?
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 Newport, NC?
2 utilities serve Newport's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Carteret-Craven El Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Newport?
In 2025, customers in Carteret County averaged 3 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-22, when 13,310 customers (33.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.