City of Wilson electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
City of Wilson is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 32,472 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.53¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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 Wilson bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.65 | $75.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.30 | $141.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $202.95 | $206.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $270.60 | $272.00 |
*Residential Electric Rate (RES-92) (effective 2012-02-01, $10.00/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 Wilson residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Rate (RES-92) | 2012-02-01 | $10.00 | 13.10¢ |
| Residential Electric Rate (RES-92), with Renew Rider-02 | 2012-02-01 | $10.00 | 13.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Wilson rate history
2015–2025: -5% change in the average residential rate (13.49¢ → 12.85¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Wilson | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 66 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.55 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 1 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 51 | 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 Wilson's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 10 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston | 1,178 | 155 | 3,387 | 2025-09-19 |
| Wayne | 464 | 90 | 6,851 | 2025-02-14 |
| Pitt | 303 | 30 | 23,397 | 2025-06-05 |
| Nash | 242 | 52 | 3,455 | 2025-03-05 |
| Edgecombe | 128 | 36 | 2,994 | 2025-06-14 |
| Greene | 127 | 16 | 1,883 | 2025-07-25 |
| Wilson | 88 | 29 | 2,080 | 2025-03-05 |
City of Wilson service area
City of Wilson serves 7 counties in North Carolina and 7 ZIP codes.
Edgecombe, Greene, Johnston, Nash, Pitt, Wayne, Wilson
Cities: Wilson, Sharpsburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 94% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Wilson at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 13.26¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.55¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $131,830,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,149,172 MWh |
| Peak demand | 237 MW summer · 222 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.8% |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 20785 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Wilson's electricity rate?
City of Wilson residential customers pay an average of 13.53¢ 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 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Wilson electric bill?
About $151 a month. The average City of Wilson home uses 1,115 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does City of Wilson have?
City of Wilson serves 32,472 residential customers and 37,192 customers in total in North Carolina, across 7 counties.
How reliable is City of Wilson?
In 2025, the average City of Wilson customer was without power for 66 min (SAIDI) over 0.55 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 51 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 Wilson before making decisions.