Electricity rates in Whispering Pines, NC
Whispering Pines (3,148 people, Moore 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 Whispering Pines
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 16.19¢ | $232 | 21K | 268 |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 17.02¢ | $179 | 32K | 225 |
Power outages in Moore County right now
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Outage history in Moore County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,953 | 1,477 |
| Days with outages | 154 | 136 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,566 (220.1%) | 5,334 (93.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-11 | 2025-01-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,953 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Southern Pines 16.4¢
- Carthage 16.4¢
- Pinehurst 16.4¢
- Aberdeen 16.4¢
- Seven Lakes 16.4¢
- Pinebluff 16.4¢
- Robbins 16.4¢
- Sanford 16.2¢
- Raeford 16.4¢
- Pope Air Force Base (historical) 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28326, 28327, 28350
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Whispering Pines?
Most homes in Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines: Central Electric Membership Corp. (16.19¢), Randolph Electric Member Corp. (17.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Whispering Pines?
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 Whispering Pines, NC?
3 utilities serve Whispering Pines's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Central Electric Membership Corp., Randolph Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Whispering Pines?
In 2025, customers in Moore County averaged 24 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 136 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-09, when 5,334 customers (93.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.