Electricity rates in Sneads Ferry, NC
Sneads Ferry (2,646 people, Onslow 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 Sneads Ferry
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.26¢ | $161 | 81K | 57 |
Power outages in Onslow County right now
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Outage history in Onslow County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 155 | 120 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,387 (15.9%) | 22,805 (29.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-01-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (155 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Holly Ridge 16.4¢
- Piney Green 16.4¢
- Surf City 16.4¢
- Jacksonville 16.4¢
- Pumpkin Center 16.4¢
- Swansboro 16.4¢
- Half Moon 16.4¢
- Cedar Point 16.4¢
- Cape Carteret 16.4¢
- Hampstead 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28460
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sneads Ferry?
Most homes in Sneads Ferry 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 Sneads Ferry: Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp. (14.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sneads Ferry?
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 Sneads Ferry, NC?
2 utilities serve Sneads Ferry's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sneads Ferry?
In 2025, customers in Onslow County averaged 120 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-16, when 22,805 customers (29.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.