City of Kinston electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
City of Kinston is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 10,040 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.65¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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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City of Kinston bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $204.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $273.00 |
City of Kinston residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (General) E21 - Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $25.39 | 14.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Use Service Single Phase (E95)time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $14.94 | 7.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Use Service (E95) - Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $26.82 | 7.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (General) E21time-of-use | 2015-01-01 | $13.39 | 14.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Energy Conservation Discount Residential Service (General) Single Phase (E27)time-of-use | 2010-04-05 | $13.53 | 13.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Kinston rate history
2015–2025: -8% change in the average residential rate (14.16¢ → 12.96¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Kinston | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 64 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.48 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 12 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 64 | 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 City of Kinston's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 45 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir | 165 | 35 | 1,640 | 2025-02-16 |
City of Kinston service area
City of Kinston serves Lenoir County in North Carolina and 4 ZIP codes.
Lenoir
Cities: Kinston
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 10,040 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 7 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 3,728 |
City of Kinston at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 12.20¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $45,688,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 425,424 MWh |
| Peak demand | 91 MW summer · 80 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.5% |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 10345 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Kinston's electricity rate?
City of Kinston residential customers pay an average of 13.65¢ 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 8% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Kinston electric bill?
About $150 a month. The average City of Kinston home uses 1,100 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does City of Kinston have?
City of Kinston serves 10,040 residential customers and 12,042 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Kinston?
In 2025, the average City of Kinston customer was without power for 64 min (SAIDI) over 0.48 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 64 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Kinston offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service (General) E21 - Three 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 City of Kinston before making decisions.