Electricity rates in Pembroke, NC
Pembroke (3,004 people, Robeson 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 Pembroke
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.09¢ | $204 | 65K | 152 |
Power outages in Robeson County right now
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Outage history in Robeson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 378 | 141 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 58 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,998 (13.2%) | 5,292 (8.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-05-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (378 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Red Springs 16.4¢
- Maxton 16.4¢
- Lumberton 14.6¢
- Rowland 16.4¢
- Fairmont 16.4¢
- Saint Pauls 16.4¢
- Laurinburg 16.4¢
- Raeford 16.4¢
- Laurel Hill 16.4¢
- Rockfish 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28372
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pembroke?
Most homes in Pembroke 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 Pembroke: Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. (15.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pembroke?
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 Pembroke, NC?
2 utilities serve Pembroke's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Lumbee River Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pembroke?
In 2025, customers in Robeson County averaged 2 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 58 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-02, when 5,292 customers (8.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.