City of Rocky Mount electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
City of Rocky Mount is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 24,395 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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 Rocky Mount bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.35 | $79.77 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.70 | $145.54 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208.05 | $211.31 |
| 2,000 kWh | $277.40 | $277.08 |
*Residential Service Schedule R - Single Phase (effective 2013-07-01, $14.00/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 Rocky Mount residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Schedule R - Single Phase | 2013-07-01 | $14.00 | 13.15¢ |
| Residential Service Schedule R - Three Phase | 2013-07-01 | $35.00 | 13.15¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Rocky Mount rate history
2015–2025: -6% change in the average residential rate (14.05¢ → 13.16¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Rocky Mount | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 81 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.20 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 68 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 72 | 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 Rocky Mount's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash | 242 | 52 | 3,455 | 2025-03-05 |
| Edgecombe | 128 | 36 | 2,994 | 2025-06-14 |
City of Rocky Mount service area
City of Rocky Mount serves 2 counties in North Carolina and 5 ZIP codes.
Edgecombe, Nash
Cities: Rocky Mount, Sharpsburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Rocky Mount at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.73¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.14¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $85,936,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 768,620 MWh |
| Peak demand | 165 MW summer · 149 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.2% |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 16226 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Rocky Mount's electricity rate?
City of Rocky Mount residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢ 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 6% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Rocky Mount electric bill?
About $152 a month. The average City of Rocky Mount home uses 1,095 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does City of Rocky Mount have?
City of Rocky Mount serves 24,395 residential customers and 27,937 customers in total in North Carolina, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Rocky Mount?
In 2025, the average City of Rocky Mount customer was without power for 81 min (SAIDI) over 1.20 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 72 min. 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 Rocky Mount before making decisions.