Electricity rates in Williamston, NC
Williamston (5,508 people, Martin County) is served by 4 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 Williamston
| 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 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Electric cooperative | 17.40¢ | $206 | 11K | 104 |
Power outages in Martin County right now
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Outage history in Martin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 179 | 120 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,535 (19.1%) | 1,947 (14.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (179 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Robersonville 16.4¢
- Windsor 13.3¢
- Plymouth 16.4¢
- Bethel 16.4¢
- Washington 16.4¢
- Greenville 16.4¢
- Princeville 16.4¢
- Tarboro 16.4¢
- Scotland Neck 16.4¢
- Edenton 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 27892
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Williamston?
Most homes in Williamston 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 Williamston: Virginia Electric & Power Co. (13.32¢), Roanoke Electric Member Corp. (21.80¢), Edgecombe-Martin County E M C (17.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Williamston?
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 Williamston, NC?
4 utilities serve Williamston's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Virginia Electric & Power Co., Roanoke Electric Member Corp., Edgecombe-Martin County E M C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Williamston?
In 2025, customers in Martin County averaged 120 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 1,947 customers (14.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.