Electricity rates in Princeville, NC
Princeville (1,991 people, Edgecombe 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 Princeville
| 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 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Electric cooperative | 17.40¢ | $206 | 11K | 104 |
| Town of Tarboro | Municipal utility | 14.67¢ | $142 | 5,520 | — |
Power outages in Edgecombe County right now
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Outage history in Edgecombe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 110 | 128 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,616 (13.4%) | 2,994 (15.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-26 | 2025-06-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (110 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tarboro 16.4¢
- Pinetops 16.4¢
- Bethel 16.4¢
- Rocky Mount 16.4¢
- Robersonville 16.4¢
- Sharpsburg 16.4¢
- Scotland Neck 16.4¢
- Elm City 16.4¢
- Farmville 16.4¢
- Greenville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27886
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Princeville?
Most homes in Princeville 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 Princeville: Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢), Edgecombe-Martin County E M C (17.40¢), Town of Tarboro (14.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Princeville?
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 Princeville, NC?
4 utilities serve Princeville's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Virginia Electric & Power Co., Edgecombe-Martin County E M C, Town of Tarboro. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Princeville?
In 2025, customers in Edgecombe County averaged 2 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-14, when 2,994 customers (15.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.