Electricity rates in Oak Island, NC
Oak Island (7,507 people, Brunswick 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 Oak Island
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $158 | 108K | 41 |
Power outages in Brunswick County right now
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Outage history in Brunswick County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 79 | 78 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,897 (26.7%) | 16,898 (20.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-23 | 2025-05-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (79 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Long Beach 16.4¢
- Saint James 16.4¢
- Southport 16.4¢
- Boiling Spring Lakes 16.4¢
- Shallotte 14.6¢
- Kure Beach 16.4¢
- Carolina Beach 16.4¢
- Sea Breeze 16.4¢
- Sunset Beach 16.4¢
- Silver Lake 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28465
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oak Island?
Most homes in Oak Island 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 Oak Island: Brunswick Electric Member Corp. (14.60¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oak Island?
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 Oak Island, NC?
2 utilities serve Oak Island's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Brunswick Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oak Island?
In 2025, customers in Brunswick County averaged 78 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-14, when 16,898 customers (20.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.