Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina
Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 8,194 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.20¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $162.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $243.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $324.00 |
Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule A - RESIDENTIAL SERVICEtime-of-use | nan | $20.00 | 10.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (13.71¢ → 15.38¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 2,622 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 14.43 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 2 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 250 | 139 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 5 hr 15 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dare | 315 | 48 | 8,097 | 2025-10-06 |
Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. service area
Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. serves Dare County in North Carolina and 6 ZIP codes.
Dare
Cities: Buxton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $20,761,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 134,962 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 2982 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 16.20¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 10% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. electric bill?
About $222 a month. The average Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. home uses 1,373 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $162.
How many customers does Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. have?
Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. serves 8,194 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp.?
In 2019, the average Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. customer was without power for 43 hr 42 min (SAIDI) over 14.43 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 10 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Schedule A - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Cape Hatteras Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.