Electricity rates in Plymouth, NC
Plymouth (3,658 people, Washington County) is served by 4 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 Plymouth
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
| Tideland Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.29¢ | $169 | 22K | 205 |
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 21.80¢ | $256 | 12K | 179 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 560 | 294 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,000 (73.9%) | 1,644 (40.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-02-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (560 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Windsor 13.3¢
- Edenton 13.3¢
- Williamston 16.4¢
- Belhaven 16.4¢
- Hertford 13.3¢
- Washington 16.4¢
- Robersonville 16.4¢
- Ahoskie 13.3¢
- Bethel 16.4¢
- Greenville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27962
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plymouth?
Most homes in Plymouth 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 Plymouth: Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢), Tideland Electric Member Corp. (17.29¢), Roanoke Electric Member Corp. (21.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth, NC?
4 utilities serve Plymouth's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Virginia Electric & Power Co., Tideland Electric Member Corp., Roanoke Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plymouth?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 4 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-04, when 1,644 customers (40.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.