Electricity rates in Sharpsburg, NC
Sharpsburg (2,003 people, Nash County) is served by 8 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 Sharpsburg
| 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 |
| Wake Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.05¢ | $169 | 56K | 211 |
| City of Wilson | Municipal utility | 13.53¢ | $151 | 32K | 66 |
| City of Rocky Mount | Municipal utility | 13.87¢ | $152 | 24K | 81 |
| Halifax Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.00¢ | $237 | 12K | 207 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Electric cooperative | 17.40¢ | $206 | 11K | 104 |
| Town of Sharpsburg | Municipal utility | 16.73¢ | $194 | 1,260 | — |
Power outages in Nash County right now
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Outage history in Nash County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 270 | 242 |
| Days with outages | 65 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,902 (22.5%) | 3,455 (13.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (270 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elm City 16.4¢
- Rocky Mount 16.4¢
- Nashville 16.4¢
- Wilson 13.5¢
- Pinetops 16.4¢
- Red Oak 16.4¢
- Tarboro 16.4¢
- Princeville 16.4¢
- Spring Hope 16.4¢
- Lucama 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27878
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sharpsburg?
Most homes in Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg: Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢), Wake Electric Membership Corp. (15.05¢), City of Wilson (13.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sharpsburg?
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 Sharpsburg, NC?
8 utilities serve Sharpsburg's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Virginia Electric & Power Co., Wake Electric Membership Corp., City of Wilson, City of Rocky Mount, Halifax Electric Member Corp., Edgecombe-Martin County E M C, Town of Sharpsburg. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sharpsburg?
In 2025, customers in Nash County averaged 4 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 3,455 customers (13.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.