Electricity rates in Shallotte, NC
Shallotte (3,991 people, Brunswick County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Brunswick Electric Member Corp. pay about 14.60¢/kWh, 1% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Shallotte
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $158 | 108K | 41 |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
Power outages in Brunswick County right now
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Outage history in Brunswick County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 79 | 78 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,897 (26.7%) | 16,898 (20.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-23 | 2025-05-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (79 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sunset Beach 16.4¢
- Calabash 16.4¢
- Carolina Shores 16.4¢
- Oak Island 16.4¢
- Saint James 16.4¢
- Long Beach 16.4¢
- Boiling Spring Lakes 16.4¢
- Southport 16.4¢
- Lake Waccamaw 16.4¢
- Kure Beach 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28459, 28470
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shallotte?
Most homes in Shallotte get power from Brunswick Electric Member Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 14.60¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Shallotte: Duke Energy Progress (16.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shallotte?
About $158 a month, based on 1,081 kWh a month (the average for Brunswick Electric Member Corp. customers) at 14.60¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Shallotte, NC?
2 utilities serve Shallotte's ZIP codes: Brunswick Electric Member Corp., Duke Energy Progress. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shallotte?
In 2025, customers in Brunswick County averaged 78 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-14, when 16,898 customers (20.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.