Fayetteville Public Works Commission electricity rates
Municipal utility · North Carolina · SERC region
Fayetteville Public Works Commission is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 75,618 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.54¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Fayetteville Public Works Commission bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.70 | $71.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $125.40 | $121.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $188.10 | $172.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $250.80 | $222.50 |
*Rate Code 101 Residential Service (Single Phase) (effective 2018-05-01, $20.50/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.
Fayetteville Public Works Commission residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Code 101 Residential Service (Single Phase) | 2018-05-01 | $20.50 | 10.10¢ |
| Buy All Sell All Residential Three Phase | 2018-05-01 | $30.00 | 10.10¢ |
| Buy All Sell All Residential Single Phase | 2018-05-01 | $20.50 | 10.10¢ |
| Rate Code 101 Residential Service (Three Phase) | 2018-05-01 | $25.50 | 10.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Fayetteville Public Works Commission rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (11.12¢ → 12.14¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Fayetteville Public Works Commission | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 116 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.94 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 60 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 73 | 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 Fayetteville Public Works Commission's counties, customers averaged 112 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 112 | 49 | 18,663 | 2025-11-05 |
Fayetteville Public Works Commission service area
Fayetteville Public Works Commission serves Cumberland County in North Carolina and 9 ZIP codes.
Cumberland
Cities: Fayetteville, Pope Air Force Base (historical), Eastover, Vander
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 75,618 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 429 |
Fayetteville Public Works Commission at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.14¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.53¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $217,735,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,978,318 MWh |
| Peak demand | 419 MW summer · 444 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 5% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.9% |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 6235 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fayetteville Public Works Commission's electricity rate?
Fayetteville Public Works Commission residential customers pay an average of 12.54¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 15% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Fayetteville Public Works Commission electric bill?
About $126 a month. The average Fayetteville Public Works Commission home uses 1,004 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does Fayetteville Public Works Commission have?
Fayetteville Public Works Commission serves 75,618 residential customers and 85,088 customers in total in North Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Fayetteville Public Works Commission?
In 2025, the average Fayetteville Public Works Commission customer was without power for 116 min (SAIDI) over 1.94 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 73 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Fayetteville Public Works Commission offer time-of-use rates?
Fayetteville Public Works Commission reports offering time-of-use rates to residential customers. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Fayetteville Public Works Commission offer net metering for solar?
Fayetteville Public Works Commission had 429 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 2.7 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Fayetteville Public Works Commission before making decisions.