Electricity rates in Wallace, NC
Wallace (3,964 people, Duplin 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 Wallace
| 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 |
| Four County Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.91¢ | $203 | 31K | 110 |
Power outages in Duplin County right now
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Outage history in Duplin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 565 | 937 |
| Days with outages | 87 | 84 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,583 (38.7%) | 4,442 (48%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-13 | 2025-10-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (565 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rose Hill 16.4¢
- Burgaw 16.4¢
- Beulaville 16.4¢
- Warsaw 16.4¢
- Rocky Point 16.4¢
- Clinton 16.4¢
- Castle Hayne 16.4¢
- Richlands 16.4¢
- Skippers Corner 16.4¢
- Holly Ridge 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28466
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wallace?
Most homes in Wallace 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 Wallace: Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp. (14.26¢), Four County Electric Member Corp. (15.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wallace?
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 Wallace, NC?
3 utilities serve Wallace's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp., Four County Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wallace?
In 2025, customers in Duplin County averaged 15 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 84 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-08, when 4,442 customers (48%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.