Electricity rates in Washington, NC
Washington (9,788 people, Beaufort County) is served by 5 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 Washington
| 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 |
| Tideland Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.29¢ | $169 | 22K | 205 |
| City of Washington | Municipal utility | 13.67¢ | $142 | 12K | — |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Electric cooperative | 17.40¢ | $206 | 11K | 104 |
Power outages in Beaufort County right now
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Outage history in Beaufort County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 187 | 207 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,487 (12.6%) | 2,661 (13.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-10-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (187 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Greenville 16.4¢
- Winterville 16.4¢
- Ayden 16.4¢
- Williamston 16.4¢
- Robersonville 16.4¢
- Belhaven 16.4¢
- Grifton 16.4¢
- Bethel 16.4¢
- Plymouth 16.4¢
- Farmville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27889
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Washington?
Most homes in Washington 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 Washington: Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢), Tideland Electric Member Corp. (17.29¢), City of Washington (13.67¢).
What is the average electric bill in Washington?
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 Washington, NC?
5 utilities serve Washington's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Virginia Electric & Power Co., Tideland Electric Member Corp., City of Washington, Edgecombe-Martin County E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Washington?
In 2025, customers in Beaufort County averaged 3 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-30, when 2,661 customers (13.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.