Electricity rates in Weldon, NC
Weldon (1,586 people, Halifax 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 Weldon
| 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 |
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 21.80¢ | $256 | 12K | 179 |
Power outages in Halifax County right now
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Outage history in Halifax County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 217 | 667 |
| Days with outages | 41 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,254 (11.3%) | 10,700 (37.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (217 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Roanoke Rapids 16.4¢
- Gaston 13.3¢
- South Rosemary 13.3¢
- Enfield 16.4¢
- Scotland Neck 16.4¢
- Murfreesboro 13.3¢
- Red Oak 16.4¢
- Norlina 16.4¢
- Ahoskie 13.3¢
- Rocky Mount 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 27890
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Weldon?
Most homes in Weldon 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 Weldon: Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢), Roanoke Electric Member Corp. (21.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in Weldon?
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 Weldon, NC?
3 utilities serve Weldon's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Virginia Electric & Power Co., Roanoke Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Weldon?
In 2025, customers in Halifax County averaged 11 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 10,700 customers (37.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.