Central Electric Membership Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina · SERC region
Central Electric Membership Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 20,677 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.19¢/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.
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Central Electric Membership Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $80.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $161.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $242.85 |
| 2,000 kWh | $323.80 |
Central Electric Membership Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential All Electric Service (with Purchased Power Rider) Single Phasetime-of-use | 2025-04-01 | $42.00 | 13.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential All Electric Service Single Phasetime-of-use | 2025-04-01 | $34.00 | 13.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Day Single Phasetime-of-use | 2015-05-14 | $32.00 | 6.2¢ (12am–2pm, 6pm–12am) · 31.0¢ (2pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential All Electric Service Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-05-14 | $50.00 | 11.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential All Electric Service Single Phase, Prepaytime-of-use | 2015-05-14 | $24.00 | 11.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time of Day Service Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-05-14 | $58.00 | 6.2¢ (12am–2pm, 6pm–12am) · 31.0¢ (2pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time of Day Service (D/E) Single Phasetime-of-use | 2015-05-13 | $32.00 | 4.7¢ (12am–2pm, 6pm–12am) · 6.5¢ (2pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time Of Day Service - (Demand/Energy)Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-05-12 | $58.00 | 6.5¢ (12am–2pm, 6pm–12am) · 4.7¢ (2pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Central Electric Membership Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (12.20¢ → 15.37¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Central Electric Membership Corp. | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 268 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.38 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 148 | 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 Central Electric Membership Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 11 hr 47 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 5,783 | 166 | 8,540 | 2025-07-07 |
| Moore | 1,477 | 136 | 5,334 | 2025-01-09 |
| Lee | 535 | 100 | 1,999 | 2025-12-15 |
| Randolph | 327 | 111 | 5,065 | 2025-08-25 |
| Harnett | 274 | 80 | 3,509 | 2025-08-24 |
Central Electric Membership Corp. service area
Central Electric Membership Corp. serves 5 counties in North Carolina and 24 ZIP codes.
Chatham, Harnett, Lee, Moore, Randolph
Cities: Sanford, Fuquay-Varina, Spring Lake, Siler City, Pope Air Force Base (historical), Seven Lakes, Pittsboro, Lillington, Whispering Pines, Carthage, Fearrington Village, Broadway, Robbins
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 3 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Central Electric Membership Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.52¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.33¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $66,315,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 456,508 MWh |
| Peak demand | 106 MW summer · 152 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.2% |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 3250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Electric Membership Corp.'s electricity rate?
Central Electric Membership Corp. residential customers pay an average of 16.19¢ 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 Central Electric Membership Corp. electric bill?
About $232 a month. The average Central Electric Membership Corp. home uses 1,434 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $162.
How many customers does Central Electric Membership Corp. have?
Central Electric Membership Corp. serves 20,677 residential customers and 23,325 customers in total in North Carolina, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Central Electric Membership Corp.?
In 2025, the average Central Electric Membership Corp. customer was without power for 4 hr 28 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 28 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Central Electric Membership Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential All Electric Service (with Purchased Power Rider) Single Phase. 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 Central Electric Membership Corp. before making decisions.