Electricity rates in Pleasant Hill, NC
Pleasant Hill (1,087 people, Northampton County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Virginia Electric & Power Co. pay about 13.32¢/kWh, 10% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Pleasant Hill
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 21.80¢ | $256 | 12K | 179 |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $169 | 138 | — |
Power outages in Northampton County right now
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Outage history in Northampton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 278 | 1,303 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,976 (32.7%) | 4,999 (82.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-08 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (278 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Liberty 13.9¢
- Saxapahaw 13.9¢
- Siler City 13.9¢
- Swepsonville 13.9¢
- Ramseur 16.4¢
- Graham 13.9¢
- Franklinville 13.9¢
- Forest Oaks 13.9¢
- Burlington 13.9¢
- Elon 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 27866
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pleasant Hill?
Most homes in Pleasant Hill get power from Virginia Electric & Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 13.32¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Pleasant Hill: Roanoke Electric Member Corp. (21.80¢), Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (14.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pleasant Hill?
About $171 a month, based on 1,285 kWh a month (the average for Virginia Electric & Power Co. customers) at 13.32¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Pleasant Hill, NC?
3 utilities serve Pleasant Hill's ZIP codes: Virginia Electric & Power Co., Roanoke Electric Member Corp., Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pleasant Hill?
In 2025, customers in Northampton County averaged 21 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 4,999 customers (82.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.