Electricity rates in Spring Lake, NC
Spring Lake (13,234 people, Cumberland County) is served by 3 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 Spring Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| South River Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.34¢ | $200 | 46K | 107 |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.19¢ | $232 | 21K | 268 |
Power outages in Cumberland County right now
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Outage history in Cumberland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 106 | 112 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,663 (7.1%) | 18,663 (19.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-06 | 2025-11-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (106 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pope Air Force Base (historical) 16.4¢
- Fort Bragg 16.4¢
- Fayetteville 12.5¢
- Eastover 16.4¢
- Rockfish 16.4¢
- Hope Mills 16.4¢
- Vander 16.4¢
- Lillington 16.4¢
- Stedman 16.4¢
- Raeford 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28390
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Spring Lake?
Most homes in Spring 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 Spring Lake: South River Electric Member Corp. (15.34¢), Central Electric Membership Corp. (16.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Spring 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 Spring Lake, NC?
3 utilities serve Spring Lake's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, South River Electric Member Corp., Central Electric Membership Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Spring Lake?
In 2025, customers in Cumberland County averaged 112 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-05, when 18,663 customers (19.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.