Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina · SERC region
Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 65,422 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.09¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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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Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $226.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $301.80 |
Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-2: Single Phase General Servicetime-of-use | 2021-02-01 | $31.00 | 9.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (11.43¢ → 14.32¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 152 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.73 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 88 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 100 | 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 Lumbee River Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 60 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore | 1,477 | 136 | 5,334 | 2025-01-09 |
| Hoke | 238 | 58 | 1,748 | 2025-11-05 |
| Scotland | 236 | 51 | 1,842 | 2025-08-06 |
| Robeson | 141 | 58 | 5,292 | 2025-05-02 |
| Cumberland | 112 | 49 | 18,663 | 2025-11-05 |
Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. service area
Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. serves 5 counties in North Carolina and 32 ZIP codes.
Cumberland, Hoke, Moore, Robeson, Scotland
Cities: Fayetteville, Lumberton, Hope Mills, Laurinburg, Pope Air Force Base (historical), Aberdeen, Raeford, Red Springs, Rockfish, Pembroke, Fairmont, Maxton, Saint Pauls, Bladenboro, Laurel Hill, Rowland
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 161 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $790 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 2,485 MWh |
Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.74¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.15¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $188,550,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,409,421 MWh |
| Peak demand | 318 MW summer · 416 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.7% |
| Balancing authority | CPLE |
| EIA utility ID | 11291 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lumbee River Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 15.09¢ 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 2% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. electric bill?
About $204 a month. The average Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. home uses 1,352 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $151.
How many customers does Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. have?
Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. serves 65,422 residential customers and 68,285 customers in total in North Carolina, across 5 counties.
How reliable is Lumbee River Electric Member Corp.?
In 2025, the average Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. customer was without power for 2 hr 32 min (SAIDI) over 1.73 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 100 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including A-2: Single Phase General 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 Lumbee River Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.