Electricity rates in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington (115,933 people, Brunswick 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 Wilmington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $158 | 108K | 41 |
| Four County Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.91¢ | $203 | 31K | 110 |
Power outages in Brunswick County right now
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Outage history in Brunswick County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 79 | 78 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,897 (26.7%) | 16,898 (20.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-23 | 2025-05-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (79 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Belville 16.4¢
- Navassa 16.4¢
- Wrightsboro 16.4¢
- Kings Grant 16.4¢
- Leland 16.4¢
- Seagate 16.4¢
- Silver Lake 16.4¢
- Northchase 16.4¢
- Masonboro 16.4¢
- Murraysville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28401, 28402, 28403, 28404, 28405, 28406, 28407, 28408, 28409, 28410, 28411, 28412
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wilmington?
Most homes in Wilmington 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 Wilmington: Brunswick Electric Member Corp. (14.60¢), Four County Electric Member Corp. (15.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington, NC?
3 utilities serve Wilmington's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Brunswick 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 Wilmington?
In 2025, customers in Brunswick County averaged 78 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-14, when 16,898 customers (20.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.