Electricity rates in Rocky Mount, NC
Rocky Mount (55,806 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 Rocky Mount
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| City of Rocky Mount | Municipal utility | 13.87¢ | $152 | 24K | 81 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Electric cooperative | 17.40¢ | $206 | 11K | 104 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.32¢ | $171 | 109K | 286 |
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
- Sharpsburg 16.4¢
- Red Oak 16.4¢
- Elm City 16.4¢
- Nashville 16.4¢
- Pinetops 16.4¢
- Tarboro 16.4¢
- Princeville 16.4¢
- Wilson 13.5¢
- Spring Hope 16.4¢
- Enfield 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27801, 27802, 27803, 27804, 27815
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rocky Mount?
Most homes in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount: City of Rocky Mount (13.87¢), Edgecombe-Martin County E M C (17.40¢), Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rocky Mount?
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 Rocky Mount, NC?
4 utilities serve Rocky Mount's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, City of Rocky Mount, Edgecombe-Martin County E M C, Virginia Electric & Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rocky Mount?
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.