Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 138 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.64¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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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Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.20 | $81.34 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.40 | $123.19 |
| 1,500 kWh | $219.60 | $163.56 |
| 2,000 kWh | $292.80 | $203.92 |
*SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Multi-Phase (effective 2012-04-01, $36.00/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.
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Multi-Phase | 2012-04-01 | $36.00 | 9.07¢ first 650 kWh, 8.07¢ first 5,000 kWh, 7.14¢ after |
| SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Multi-Phasetime-of-use | 2012-04-01 | $43.40 | 5.5¢ (12am–4pm, 9pm–12am) · 13.7¢ (4pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Single Phasetime-of-use | 2012-04-01 | $20.00 | 5.5¢ (12am–4pm, 9pm–12am) · 13.7¢ (4pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule R-TOD-U-NC Single-Phasetime-of-use | 2009-04-01 | $20.65 | 14.2¢ (4pm–9pm) · 5.7¢ (12am–4pm, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule R-TOD-U-NC Three-Phasetime-of-use | 2009-04-01 | $44.85 | 14.2¢ (4pm–9pm) · 5.7¢ (12am–4pm, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE R-U HOME AND FARM SERVICE Single Phase | 2012-04-01 | $16.00 | 9.07¢ first 650 kWh, 8.07¢ first 5,000 kWh, 7.14¢ after |
| Schedule R-U-NC Single-Phase | 2009-04-01 | $16.55 | 9.40¢ first 650 kWh, 8.37¢ first 5,000 kWh, 7.41¢ after |
| Schedule R-U-NC Multi-Phase | 2009-04-01 | $37.20 | 9.40¢ first 650 kWh, 8.37¢ first 5,000 kWh, 7.41¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +2% change in the average residential rate (13.66¢ → 13.89¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative 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 Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 25 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vance | 6,937 | 61 | 6,797 | 2025-10-09 |
| Warren | 2,096 | 102 | 4,376 | 2025-05-17 |
| Northampton | 1,303 | 42 | 4,999 | 2025-05-17 |
| Granville | 1,233 | 85 | 11,070 | 2025-10-09 |
| Person | 774 | 83 | 2,291 | 2025-01-06 |
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative service area
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative serves 5 counties in North Carolina and 17 ZIP codes.
Granville, Northampton, Person, Vance, Warren
Cities: Clayton, Henderson, Roxboro, South Henderson, Pleasant Hill, Norlina
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 138 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 18.14¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $268,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,928 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 12260 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 14.64¢ 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 1% below the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $169 a month. The average Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative home uses 1,153 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $146.
How many customers does Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative have?
Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative serves 138 residential customers and 142 customers in total in North Carolina, across 5 counties.
Does Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including SCHEDULE R-TOD-U RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-DAY SERVICE Multi-Phase. 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 Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative before making decisions.