Edgecombe-Martin County E M C electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina · SERC region · PJM
Edgecombe-Martin County E M C is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 10,810 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.40¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 3% 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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Edgecombe-Martin County E M C bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $87.00 | $67.29 |
| 1,000 kWh | $174.00 | $103.43 |
| 1,500 kWh | $261.00 | $139.57 |
| 2,000 kWh | $348.00 | $175.70 |
*Residential Time-of-Use Service (effective 2014-07-01, $31.16/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.
Edgecombe-Martin County E M C residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Time-of-Use Service | 2014-07-01 | $31.16 | 7.23¢ |
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $21.66 | 11.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Edgecombe-Martin County E M C rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (13.04¢ → 16.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 104 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.18 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 88 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 104 | 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 Edgecombe-Martin County E M C's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 31 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 667 | 52 | 10,700 | 2025-05-17 |
| Pitt | 303 | 30 | 23,397 | 2025-06-05 |
| Nash | 242 | 52 | 3,455 | 2025-03-05 |
| Beaufort | 207 | 36 | 2,661 | 2025-10-30 |
| Bertie | 203 | 54 | 1,209 | 2025-03-04 |
| Edgecombe | 128 | 36 | 2,994 | 2025-06-14 |
| Martin | 120 | 38 | 1,947 | 2025-12-29 |
| Wilson | 88 | 29 | 2,080 | 2025-03-05 |
Edgecombe-Martin County E M C service area
Edgecombe-Martin County E M C serves 8 counties in North Carolina and 32 ZIP codes.
Beaufort, Bertie, Edgecombe, Halifax, Martin, Nash, Pitt, Wilson
Cities: Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, Tarboro, Washington, Williamston, Windsor, Enfield, Sharpsburg, Princeville, Scotland Neck, Bethel, Robersonville, Elm City, Pinetops
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Edgecombe-Martin County E M C at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.77¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.27¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $32,196,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 216,016 MWh |
| Peak demand | 49 MW summer · 55 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.7% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 5656 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Edgecombe-Martin County E M C's electricity rate?
Edgecombe-Martin County E M C residential customers pay an average of 17.40¢ 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 18% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 3% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Edgecombe-Martin County E M C electric bill?
About $206 a month. The average Edgecombe-Martin County E M C home uses 1,182 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $174.
How many customers does Edgecombe-Martin County E M C have?
Edgecombe-Martin County E M C serves 10,810 residential customers and 11,942 customers in total in North Carolina, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Edgecombe-Martin County E M C?
In 2025, the average Edgecombe-Martin County E M C customer was without power for 104 min (SAIDI) over 1.18 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 104 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Edgecombe-Martin County E M C offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Edgecombe-Martin County E M C before making decisions.