Electricity rates in Silver Lake, NC
Silver Lake (5,598 people, New Hanover County) is served by 2 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 Silver Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $158 | 108K | 41 |
Power outages in New Hanover County right now
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Outage history in New Hanover County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 4,300 | 3,460 |
| Days with outages | 207 | 170 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,645 (143.3%) | 4,005 (157.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-16 | 2025-07-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (4,300 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Myrtle Grove 16.4¢
- Masonboro 16.4¢
- Seagate 16.4¢
- Sea Breeze 16.4¢
- Wilmington 16.4¢
- Belville 16.4¢
- Wrightsville Beach 16.4¢
- Carolina Beach 16.4¢
- Kings Grant 16.4¢
- Navassa 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28403, 28409, 28412
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Silver Lake?
Most homes in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake: Brunswick Electric Member Corp. (14.60¢).
What is the average electric bill in Silver Lake?
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 Silver Lake, NC?
2 utilities serve Silver Lake's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Brunswick Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Silver Lake?
In 2025, customers in New Hanover County averaged 57 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 170 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-10, when 4,005 customers (157.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.