City of Lumberton electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
City of Lumberton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 9,938 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.60¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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 Lumberton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.00 | $79.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.00 | $143.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $219.00 | $208.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $292.00 | $272.80 |
*Residential service schedule R1 - Three Phase (effective 2014-07-01, $15.00/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 Lumberton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service schedule R1 - Three Phase | 2014-07-01 | $15.00 | 12.89¢ first 2,000 kWh, 13.00¢ after |
| Residential service schedule R1 Single Phase | 2014-07-01 | $7.95 | 12.89¢ first 2,000 kWh, 13.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lumberton rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (13.46¢ → 13.86¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Lumberton | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 65 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.02 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 64 min | — | — |
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 Lumberton's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robeson | 141 | 58 | 5,292 | 2025-05-02 |
City of Lumberton service area
City of Lumberton serves Robeson County in North Carolina and 3 ZIP codes.
Robeson
Cities: Lumberton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lumberton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.90¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.85¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $31,760,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 240,839 MWh |
| Peak demand | 59 MW summer · 56 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.8% |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 11318 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lumberton's electricity rate?
City of Lumberton residential customers pay an average of 14.60¢ 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 1% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lumberton electric bill?
About $120 a month. The average City of Lumberton home uses 824 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does City of Lumberton have?
City of Lumberton serves 9,938 residential customers and 11,790 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Lumberton?
In 2025, the average City of Lumberton customer was without power for 65 min (SAIDI) over 1.02 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Lumberton before making decisions.