City of Southport electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina
City of Southport is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,635 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.26¢/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 Southport bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $61.30 | $69.05 |
| 1,000 kWh | $122.60 | $132.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $183.90 | $195.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $245.20 | $258.20 |
*Residential (R - 10) (effective 2011-10-13, $6.00/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 Southport residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (R - 10) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 12.61¢ |
| Residential (R - 07) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 14.45¢ |
| Residential (R - 09) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 13.77¢ |
| Residential (R - 05) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 15.00¢ |
| Residential (R - 04) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 14.54¢ |
| Residential (R - 12) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 12.29¢ |
| Residential (R - 02) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 15.81¢ |
| Residential (R - 06) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 14.32¢ |
| Residential (R - 11) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 12.97¢ |
| Residential (R - 01) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 16.61¢ |
| Residential (R - 08) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 13.71¢ |
| Residential (R - 03) | 2011-10-13 | $6.00 | 15.58¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Southport rate history
2015–2025: -3% change in the average residential rate (11.96¢ → 11.64¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Southport 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 Southport's counties, customers averaged 78 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 78 | 41 | 16,898 | 2025-05-14 |
City of Southport service area
City of Southport serves Brunswick County in North Carolina.
Brunswick
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 3,068 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Southport at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,257,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 62,357 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 17668 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Southport's electricity rate?
City of Southport residential customers pay an average of 12.26¢ 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 Southport electric bill?
About $175 a month. The average City of Southport home uses 1,430 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $123.
How many customers does City of Southport have?
City of Southport serves 3,635 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 Southport before making decisions.