City of Laurinburg electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
City of Laurinburg is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,598 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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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City of Laurinburg bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.40 | $68.14 |
| 1,000 kWh | $122.80 | $127.56 |
| 1,500 kWh | $184.20 | $186.98 |
| 2,000 kWh | $245.60 | $235.72 |
*RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - Schedule AL-1 Single Phase (effective 2012-05-01, $8.72/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Laurinburg residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - Schedule AL-1 Single Phase | 2012-05-01 | $8.72 | 11.88¢ first 1,500 kWh, 9.75¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - Schedule EL | 2009-03-01 | $9.92 | 12.46¢ first 1,750 kWh, 11.70¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - Schedule JE | 2009-03-01 | $9.92 | 12.13¢ first 1,750 kWh, 11.48¢ after |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - Schedule AL-1 (Three Phase) | 2009-03-01 | $15.72 | 11.88¢ first 1,500 kWh, 9.75¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Laurinburg rate history
2015–2025: -17% change in the average residential rate (13.97¢ → 11.66¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Laurinburg doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Laurinburg's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 236 | 51 | 1,842 | 2025-08-06 |
City of Laurinburg service area
City of Laurinburg serves Scotland County in North Carolina and 1 ZIP codes.
Scotland
Cities: Laurinburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 12 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Laurinburg at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,232,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 130,653 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 10770 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Laurinburg's electricity rate?
City of Laurinburg residential customers pay an average of 12.28¢ 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 17% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Laurinburg electric bill?
About $239 a month. The average City of Laurinburg home uses 1,945 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $123.
How many customers does City of Laurinburg have?
City of Laurinburg serves 5,598 residential customers in North Carolina, across 1 county.
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 Laurinburg before making decisions.