Electricity rates in Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Pine Knoll Shores (1,364 people, Carteret County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Carteret-Craven El Member Corp. pay about 13.13¢/kWh, 11% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Pine Knoll Shores
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret-Craven El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.13¢ | $138 | 39K | 118 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
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
- Atlantic Beach 16.4¢
- Morehead City 16.4¢
- Newport 16.4¢
- Broad Creek 13.1¢
- Emerald Isle 16.4¢
- Beaufort 16.4¢
- Havelock 16.4¢
- Cape Carteret 16.4¢
- Harkers Island 16.4¢
- Cedar Point 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28512, 28557, 28575
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pine Knoll Shores?
Most homes in Pine Knoll Shores get power from Carteret-Craven El Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 13.13¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Pine Knoll Shores: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pine Knoll Shores?
About $139 a month, based on 1,055 kWh a month (the average for Carteret-Craven El Member Corp. customers) at 13.13¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Pine Knoll Shores, NC?
2 utilities serve Pine Knoll Shores's ZIP codes: Carteret-Craven El Member Corp., Duke Energy Progress. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pine Knoll Shores?
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.