Tideland Electric Member Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · North Carolina · PJM
Tideland Electric Member Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 21,906 homes in North Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.29¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 4% 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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Tideland Electric Member Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86.45 | $62.72 |
| 1,000 kWh | $172.90 | $95.44 |
| 1,500 kWh | $259.35 | $128.16 |
| 2,000 kWh | $345.80 | $160.88 |
*Residential (Time-of-Use Service) - Overhead (effective 2014-07-01, $30.00/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.
Tideland Electric Member Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (Time-of-Use Service) - Overhead | 2014-07-01 | $30.00 | 6.54¢ |
| Residential Service - Overheadtime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $25.00 | 11.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Undergroundtime-of-use | 2014-07-01 | $27.00 | 11.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential (Time-of-Use Service) - Underground | 2014-07-01 | $32.00 | 6.54¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Tideland Electric Member Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +23% change in the average residential rate (13.33¢ → 16.41¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Tideland Electric Member Corp. | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 205 | 195 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.49 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 82 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 164 | 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 Tideland Electric Member Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 4 hr 56 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde | 2,484 | 31 | 2,900 | 2025-10-29 |
| Pamlico | 1,017 | 23 | 2,825 | 2025-03-10 |
| Dare | 315 | 48 | 8,097 | 2025-10-06 |
| Washington | 294 | 39 | 1,644 | 2025-02-04 |
| Craven | 253 | 58 | 5,732 | 2025-02-20 |
| Beaufort | 207 | 36 | 2,661 | 2025-10-30 |
Tideland Electric Member Corp. service area
Tideland Electric Member Corp. serves 6 counties in North Carolina and 38 ZIP codes.
Beaufort, Craven, Dare, Hyde, Pamlico, Washington
Cities: New Bern, Washington, Plymouth, Fairfield Harbour, Belhaven, Buxton, Bayboro
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 21,906 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Tideland Electric Member Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.13¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 10.10¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $56,733,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 371,986 MWh |
| Peak demand | 92 MW summer · 100 MW winter |
| Line losses | 9.4% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 19108 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tideland Electric Member Corp.'s electricity rate?
Tideland Electric Member Corp. residential customers pay an average of 17.29¢ 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 17% above the North Carolina average of 14.77¢ and 4% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Tideland Electric Member Corp. electric bill?
About $169 a month. The average Tideland Electric Member Corp. home uses 979 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $173.
How many customers does Tideland Electric Member Corp. have?
Tideland Electric Member Corp. serves 21,906 residential customers and 24,726 customers in total in North Carolina, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Tideland Electric Member Corp.?
In 2025, the average Tideland Electric Member Corp. customer was without power for 3 hr 25 min (SAIDI) over 2.49 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 44 min. The North Carolina average was 3 hr 15 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Tideland Electric Member Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service - Overhead. 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 Tideland Electric Member Corp. before making decisions.